Orthopedics Research Paper

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1) Why do you feel this program would be a good fit for you?
I feel like that the Orthopedic Surgery Summer Academy would be the perfect fit for me because I have no prior experiences shadowing an Orthopedic surgeon or in the OR. As a result, I am eager to learn more and will gain a lot from this program. Furthermore, I will have the opportunity to apply and practice the clinical skills I have learned throughout the year. Additionally, the research component will expose me to the current advances within orthopedics.

2) What will you bring to our program?
With an understanding that the clinicians are taking time out of their schedules to train and teach me, I will strive to be as prepared as I can be by being an active learner during the

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