Extracurricular Activities
Moonlighting
3rd, 4th and 5th year residents in good standing have the opportunity to earn extra money by taking orthopaedic ER call at a local community hospital. The call consists of general orthopaedics and hand call. It does not include spine call. All moonlighting activity requires the prior approval of the Program Director. Activity must be reported to the program director, who may revoke this privilege for concerns over resident performance or excessive fatigue.
Vacation
During the PGY1-PGY5 years each resident is given a total of 4 weeks of vacation per year. These weeks are assigned at the beginning of the year when the schedule is created.
Sports Team Coverage
Residents in the 3rd, 4th and 5th years are responsible for covering the University athletic team events. This includes sports such as varsity football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball and women's softball, gymnastics and wrestling. Additionally, NCAA events held at the University and other US Team events are covered. Finally, there is an opportunity to cover regional high school football. The PGY5 residents are given season tickets to the Michigan football games. The chief of the Sports medicine service has the responsibility and opportunity to be on the sidelines for home games for the varsity football team. In all of these events, the resident should be ready to assist the trainers and team physicians with any acute injuries.
Smith Open
As a part of the annual graduation week, the department sponsors a golf outing for all residents, faculty and selected staff. This day is a great time to get out and have fun together. Awards are given for the longest drive, longest putt and closest chip to the pin.
