How Residents Earn Operative Autonomy
A short overview of how preparation, ownership, anatomy knowledge, and anticipation influence surgical opportunity.
Resident Resources
Practical guidance for becoming the resident attendings trust.
Short articles, video topics, reading recommendations, and one free self-assessment tool from The Athlete's Surgeon Academy.
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Start with the behaviors that create trust.
Why Preparation Starts Before the OR
What it means to review the patient, imaging, anatomy, and operative plan before entering the room.
Reading the Room in Clinic and Surgery
A practical discussion of situational awareness, timing, communication, and learning when to speak or listen.
Video Topics
Short teaching videos to build the Academy brand.
The Five Pillars of Trust
A brief introduction to integrity, ownership, preparation, engagement, and anticipation.
What Attendings Notice First
How punctuality, preparedness, communication, and attention shape early impressions.
From Observer to Owner
How trainees move from watching and assisting to taking responsibility for outcomes.
Reading Lists
Recommended reading for residents and future leaders.
Leadership & Ownership
- Books on accountability, team leadership, and decision making under pressure.
- Resources that help residents become more reliable, concise, and responsible.
- Recommended reading for trainees who want to lead services and teams well.
Performance & Communication
- Books and talks on communication, preparation, trust, and high-performance environments.
- Resources for learning how elite teams function under pressure.
- Recommended content for residents, fellows, and aspiring orthopedic surgeons.
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