Topics in Training Proposals for Change in Orthopaedic Education: Recommendations from an Orthopaedic Residency Directors ’ Peer Forum

currently faces a number of difficult challenges. Among them are the explosion of knowledge, the need to teach both the basics of orthopaedic research and surgical techniques, work-hour restrictions, the limited number of trainees, the growth in demand for surgery, greater specialization and complexity of patient care, more com-plicated resident evaluations, and the changing demographics, lifestyles, and values of the residents1-7. Although most orthopaedic resi-dency programs around the country face the challenges listed above, an