Testimonials
Class of 2013
Nicholas E. Crosby, MD
Nicholas E. Crosby, MD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Hamot is a great place for my orthopaedic training. The camaraderie among the residents is a great strength, and there is a genuine concern for one another. The attending physicians are very interested in our training, and they assume the primary responsibility of our operative education. As the major trauma hospital in the area, we have plenty of volume, and we have great coverage of subspecialties. Daily didactics are interactive and relevant, and clinical skills and assessment abilities are strengthened in our own resident-run clinic. Erie has also been a great place to live. My wife and kids enjoy the many activities available in a family-oriented city. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy during free time, including my favorites of golf, hunting and fishing. The beaches, zoo, museums and parks provide great entertainment for my family. We couldn't ask for a better place to call home during residency, and I can't say enough about the quality of training here.
Gregory A. Daut, MD
Gregory A. Daut, MD
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
I chose Hamot for two reasons: the amazing resident camaraderie that I observed during my visit and the early operative experience. I have not been disappointed in the slightest. The intern year has been excellent for orthopaedic exposure. The standard two month rotations plus an additional 10 months of ortho call and ortho clinic twice a week all year long both far exceeded my expectations. This group of residents genuinely cares about one another and has a good time together. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
Tom A. Hong, MD
Tom A. Hong, MD
Drexel University College of Medicine
The education, operative experience and camaraderie at Hamot are unparalleled. The support from the faculty is tremendous. I am very well taken care of as a resident at Hamot.
Class of 2012
Jeremy D. Onnen, MD
Jeremy D. Onnen, MD
University of Michigan Medical School
I was looking for two things out of a residency program: I wanted hands-on learning as soon as possible and an environment where learning is a priority. From your first day at Hamot you take buddy call on orthopaedics and are helping in the surgeries. You are not just stuck on the floor taking care of patients. You learn very quickly how to handle trauma patients in the ED as well. Here at Hamot, all of the attendings are approachable and seem interested in your education. Daily ortho and fracture conferences keep you reading and learning as well as reviewing what you need to know. Hamot's residents are well taken care of. The benefits package, food, CLOSE parking, salary, cost of living and insurance are all great here. These things may not matter too much for some people, but they make it easier to focus on what you are here for-your education.
Vamsi M. Singaraju, MD
Armed Forces Medical College
Class of 2011
Carl R. Freeman, MD
Carl R. Freeman, MD
Georgetown University School of Medicine
I have had a really good experience here at Hamot. My wife and I had never been to Erie before the interview and we were not sure what to expect. What we found was that Erie is an exceptionally welcoming community with minimal crime, a great (affordable) housing market, and a low cost of living. We have found many things around town to do with our free time, both outdoors and indoors, and we are never bored.
To sum it all up, I really like it here and I like this program. I think we get great training and we are all very happy here. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I think by matching here I have stumbled on a hidden gem.
Kelly R. McCormick, MD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
I chose Hamot for its great collegial environment and hands-on learning with early operative experiences.
Class of 2010
James T. Howell, Jr., MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College
Kenneth C. Thomas, MD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Class of 2009
Joseph J. Fazalare, MD
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Kevin R. Kuzma, MD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Contact
For more information regarding the Orthopaedic Residency program at Hamot, please contact Pat Rogers, C-TAGME, GME Program Administrator, by phone at (814) 877-6257 or via email at pat.rogers@hamot.org.
