Dr. Beaty, MD with residents at 2009 Research Day

Research at Carolinas Medical Center
CMC has outstanding facilities for basic science research. With a full time staff headed by three PhDs, the research aspect of the CMC training program mirrors the clinical. There is virtually unlimited opportunity for those residents who are so inclined.

CMC Orthopaedics has an extremely active clinical research history, especially in orthopaedic trauma. A newly created Division of Clinical Research is headed by Dr. Bosse and coordinates orthopaedic clinical research at CMC. In addition, OrthoCarolina has a Research Institute staffed with professionals who can also assist residents with research projects.

At a minimum, each resident is expected to complete two research projects during his or her tenure. These projects will be presented at the end of the PGY-3 and PGY-5 years at the annual Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Spring Visiting Professorship. In reality, many CMC residents are more prolific. The list of faculty publications and presentations is available in the department annual report.

Research Fellowship
Each academic year, one resident is selected for the Research Fellowship, allowing them to spend 12 months pursuing orthopaedic research. The content of the year for the Fellow is determined primarily by the interests of the individual resident, but generally is spent doing basic science, biomechanical and clinical studies. Many projects are handed down year to year from the preceding fellow. The research fellowship takes place following the 12 months of orthopaedic internship and before the 48 months of orthopaedic residency.  Residents interested in a significant academic career or in becoming a leader  

in the field of orthopaedic surgery are encouraged to seek the optional research year of the fellowship. During this year, the resident is relieved of all clinical duties other than attending every morning conference. 

Research Facilities
Orthopaedic Biology Research Laboratory

Orthopaedic Engineering Research Laboratory

Cannon Research Center
The James G. Cannon Research Center, located on the Carolinas Medical Center campus, is a 58,000-square-foot research facility, unique for non-university hospitals. Dedicated in 1992, it houses basic science research laboratories and an accredited vivarium. Clinical and bench research are a part of our educational process. One resident from each incoming class is selected to spend an additional year in the laboratory as a research fellow. This research year generally follows the PGY-1 year.