Orthopedic Surgery
Overview
Welcome to theMountainView Regional Medical Center orthopedic surgery residency program. We offer a five-year post-graduate program accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). This program is approved for three residents per year. We are undergoing the process of obtaining Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation this fall.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the MountainView Regional Medical Center (MVRMC) orthopedic surgery residency program is to advance musculoskeletal medicine, surgery and science in Southern New Mexico. In this underserved area, the program focuses on the use of basic science, clinical research, outstanding patient care and practice-based improvement. This program provides an educational experience for the physician seeking board certification as a competent and ethical orthopedic surgeon.
Curriculum
Didactics
Mandatory weekly conferences are held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. During these conferences, textbook chapters, current articles and practice board/OITE questions are reviewed. We have a regular weekly curriculum of structured question-based learning and case-based learning. During this time, weekly fracture case conference is conducted as well as journal club. Various local attendings participate in conference and, on a monthly basis, are invited to give a lecture. All residents are required to attend. Interns and students are encouraged to attend.
Courses
All residents are supposed to attend the following conferences throughout training:
PGY-2: AO Basic Fracture Course
PGY-3: AOAO Annual Meeting
PGY-4: Board Review Course/Specialty Conference
PGY-5: AAOS Annual Conference with participation in Resident Bowl
Research
Resident research curriculum is provided to residents which outlines a structured timeline to assist in producing research during residency. Protected/dedicated time is scheduled during residency for all research activities. Residents will also have access to individualized sessions with the program research director to assist in development of projects throughout residency.
Additional Benefits
Residents are provided with a $5,000 educational stipend for books, surgical loupes, lead protection equipment and other educational related activities. Funding for ATLS training is also offered.
Residents
Orthopedic Surgery PGY-2
Marco Gupton, D.O.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina
Jordan Johnson, D.O.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina
Brittany Woodall, D.O.
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery PGY-3
Rachel Brandl, D.O.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri
G. Robert Cummings, D.O.
Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, Arizona
James Seymour, D.O.
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, Tennessee
Orthopedic Surgery PGY-4
Eric Czer, D.O.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri
Benjamin Meyer, D.O.
Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, Arizona
Orthopedic Surgery PGY-5
Jared Cooke, D.O.
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, New York
Ugonna Ezeh , D.O.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Suwanee, Georgia
Scott Goldthorpe, D.O.
Medical School: Midwestern University, Phoenix, Arizona
Leadership and Staff
Charles Metzger, M.D.
Program Director
David Keeley, Ph.D.
Research Director
Contact
Cynthia Lawhorn
Orthopedic Surgery Program Coordinator
(575) 556-7783
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