Discover the orthopaedic residents gaining experience across every subspecialty

Our residents are the heart of the Tufts Medicine orthopaedic residency. They are collaborative, motivated and supported by nationally recognized faculty across every subspecialty. Residents gain hands-on experience in trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction and more, while building professional relationships and preparing for fellowships, like our Hand Surgery Fellowship and future careers.

Expert faculty + mentors driving Tufts Medicine orthopaedic training

Our residency is defined by the people who make up our program. At Tufts Medicine, you’ll learn from nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeons, fellowship-trained specialists and dedicated educators who are deeply invested in resident growth. Faculty bring expertise across every subspecialty, giving residents direct mentorship and exposure to the full spectrum of orthopaedic care.

Our residents are collaborative, motivated and supportive of one another. The program emphasizes teamwork over competition, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. From clinical training to research projects to volunteer opportunities, residents learn together, share knowledge and build lasting professional relationships.

The culture of our program is one of mentorship and connection. Faculty and residents work side by side in the operating room, the classroom and the community. Along the way, residents find role models, colleagues and friends who will shape their careers long after residency.

Our faculty

Our orthopaedic residency program is led by a team of nationally recognized surgeons, educators and researchers who are dedicated to resident training and mentorship. Faculty provide expertise across every subspecialty, giving residents exposure to the full spectrum of orthopaedic care, from trauma to sports medicine to joint reconstruction.

• Scott P. Ryan, MD – Program Director, Orthopaedic Residency Program; Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Charles Cassidy, MD – Orthopaedist-in-Chief, Department of Orthopaedics, Tufts Medical Center; Henry H. Banks Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Amy L. Brown, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
• Atsushi Endo, MD, MPH – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Assistant Professor
• Matthew Salzler, MD – Chief, Division of Sports Medicine; Orthopaedic Surgeon; Director of Orthopaedic Research; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Daniel Sun, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Tracy Webber, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
• Peter B. White, DO – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Adult Reconstruction
• Timothy Curran, DPM – Podiatry Faculty

Conferences + academic experiences in the Tufts Medicine orthopaedic residency

Our orthopaedic residency blends clinical training with a rich academic curriculum. Residents take part in daily conferences, skills labs and journal clubs, where real cases spark discussion, deeper research and evidence-based learning. These experiences strengthen clinical decision-making and prepare residents to present and publish their work.

The program is designed to be challenging but supportive. Residents learn in a collaborative environment where peers and faculty share knowledge, mentor one another and create a strong community throughout the residency journey.

Learning also happens outside the hospital. Journal clubs are hosted in faculty homes, residents and faculty face off in basketball and softball games, and many residents volunteer as team physicians for local high schools. These activities build camaraderie and leadership skills while reinforcing a culture of teamwork.

We are proud to see our residents and faculty presenting their research at local and national conferences, showcasing the expertise and innovation that make Tufts Medicine orthopaedics stand out.

Explore orthopaedic rotations + clinical training at Tufts Medicine

Residents in the Tufts Medicine Orthopaedic Residency Program progress through a carefully structured series of rotations designed to build expertise across all areas of orthopaedics. The first year focuses on general surgery, trauma, pediatrics, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care, providing a solid foundation for future training.

From the second year onward, residents rotate through every major orthopaedic subspecialty, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, foot and ankle, and oncology. These rotations expose residents to diverse patient populations, complex surgical cases, and a wide range of clinical and operative techniques.

Training occurs across Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals, including Tufts Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Rotating across these sites ensures residents experience both academic and community practice settings, developing the skills and confidence needed to succeed in any orthopaedic career.

Get real-world orthopaedic experience through Tufts Medicine residency

At Tufts Medicine, orthopaedic residents dive into a wide range of clinical experiences from day one. The first year focuses on building a strong foundation in general surgery, with exciting rotations in orthopaedics, trauma, pediatrics, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care. In the following years, residents move through all major subspecialties, gaining hands-on experience in trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, foot and ankle, and oncology.

Training spans multiple Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals, including Tufts Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This variety ensures exposure to diverse patient populations, complex surgical cases, and both academic and community practice settings.

Residents grow through close mentorship, early responsibility in the OR and opportunities to engage in research. They also participate in regular conferences, journal clubs, and educational presentations, which foster discussion, critical thinking and professional development. The program is designed to develop skilled, confident surgeons who are ready to thrive in any orthopaedic career path.

Train, rotate + grow with Tufts Medicine orthopaedic residency program

The Tufts Medicine Orthopaedic Residency is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program that develops confident, well-rounded surgeons through hands-on, high-volume training. Each year, four residents join our team through the National Resident Matching Program to learn from expert faculty across Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals. Our multi-hospital model provides broad exposure to trauma, sports medicine, reconstruction and more, combining academic rigor with real-world surgical experience in both academic and community settings.

During their first year, residents build a strong foundation in general surgery before rotating through every major orthopaedic subspecialty, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, foot and ankle, and oncology. Mentorship is central to the program, giving residents early responsibility in the OR, hands-on skill development, and guidance in clinical decision-making.

Academic growth and research are woven into every year of training. Residents can lead projects, contribute to publications and explore new surgical techniques. With rotations across multiple hospitals and close collaboration with expert faculty, the program equips graduates to succeed in a variety of orthopaedic careers, from clinical practice to academic leadership.

Hands-on orthopaedic training with Tufts Medicine experts

The Tufts Medicine Orthopaedic Residency Program is a 5-year, ACGME-accredited pathway that trains skilled, versatile orthopaedic surgeons. Each year, 4 residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program to train under leading faculty across a network of Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals, gaining hands-on experience in academic and community settings. The program combines real-world patient care, surgical skills​ and academic growth with close mentorship from experts.

Residents start with a strong foundation in general surgery during the first year and then rotate through all major orthopaedic subspecialties, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, foot and ankle, and oncology. Dedicated hand surgery training is offered through rotations at Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals and serves as a pathway into fellowship opportunities like our Hand Surgery Fellowship. Training across multiple hospitals, including Tufts Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, exposes residents to a wide range of cases, techniques and patient populations while also offering opportunities to get involved in research.

Program highlights:

• Five-year ACGME-accredited residency
• Four residents are selected annually through Match
• Broad exposure to all orthopaedic subspecialties
• Hands-on mentorship and active involvement in research

How to apply

The Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must complete an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency before starting a fellowship.

Required materials

• Completed ERAS application
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from your program director
• USMLE or COMLEX scores
• Medical school transcript

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with our faculty and fellows.

Contact

For more information about the program or the application process, contact Alyssa Harrison.