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Why Hudson? | Hudson Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Hudson Orthopedics faculty

Hudson Regional Health · In partnership with New York Medical College

Why Hudson Orthopedics?

Train in a rapidly growing orthopedic surgery residency where residents receive early operative autonomy, direct faculty mentorship, exposure to cutting-edge orthopedic technology, and the opportunity to help shape a new program from day one.

Hudson offers a unique combination of surgical volume, faculty mentorship, academic innovation, and access to one of the most dynamic healthcare environments in the country. Located minutes from New York City, our residents train across multiple institutions, subspecialties, and research platforms while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing orthopedic program.

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Who is Hudson Regional Health?

A message from Hudson Orthopedics

Founding-class opportunity

Build something exceptional

As a member of our inaugural classes, residents will have a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, curriculum, and future direction of the program.

Unlike mature programs where systems are already established, Hudson residents will work directly alongside faculty leadership to develop educational initiatives, research programs, and innovative models of orthopedic care that will influence future generations of trainees.

Hudson Regional Health modern waiting area
Hudson Regional Hospital waterfront campus
A growing academic health system

Training within an expanding network

Hudson Regional Health has evolved into a four-hospital integrated network and, through its partnership with New York Medical College, is expanding graduate medical education opportunities across the region.

Residents train in a healthcare system committed to physician education, innovation, and academic growth.

Hudson Regional Health expanding network
An honest answer

Why choose a new residency program?

Most applicants wonder about joining a new program. Here's the direct case for why being early is an advantage.

More faculty access
Greater operative autonomy
Strong mentorship
Ability to influence curriculum
Leadership opportunities
Direct relationship with program leadership
A founding-class legacy — your fingerprints on the program's future
A different vision

Built for the future of orthopedic surgery

Most residency programs were built decades ago. Hudson Orthopedics was built with a different vision.

Our mission is to train orthopedic surgeons prepared not only for today's practice environment, but for the future of musculoskeletal medicine. Residents gain exposure to modern surgical techniques, robotics, outcomes science, orthobiologics, artificial intelligence, leadership development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This is an opportunity to join a program at the beginning of its ascent — and help shape its future.

Modern surgical techniquesRoboticsOutcomes scienceOrthobiologicsArtificial intelligenceLeadership development
Three pillars of training

Surgeons. Scholars. Leaders.

Surgical Excellence

Broad exposure across the full spectrum of orthopedic surgery while developing the technical skill, judgment, and professionalism for independent practice.

  • Sports Medicine
  • Adult Reconstruction
  • Trauma
  • Spine
  • Oncology
  • Hand & Upper Extremity
  • Foot & Ankle
  • Pediatrics
  • Joint Preservation

Academic Innovation

Meaningful scholarly activity designed to advance patient care and improve outcomes.

  • Clinical Outcomes
  • Orthobiologics
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Translational Research
  • Surgical Education
  • Quality Improvement
  • Healthcare Innovation

Leadership Development

Exceptional surgeons must also become exceptional leaders — within their institutions, specialty societies, and communities.

  • Mentorship
  • Teaching
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-based practice
  • Department growth
Training environment

A diverse, comprehensive ecosystem

The Hudson orthopedic ecosystem provides exposure to a broad range of patients, pathology, and surgical experiences — academic medicine, community orthopedics, trauma care, elective reconstruction, and subspecialty practice within a single program.

Hudson Orthopedics Bayonne University Hospital Hudson Regional Hospital Hoboken University Medical Center New York Medical College Regional Pediatric Partnerships Regional Trauma Partnerships Subspecialty Practice Elective Reconstruction
Bayonne University Hospital lobby

Bayonne University Hospital — academic home base

Mentorship

Faculty who invest in your success

The foundation of any residency program is mentorship. At Hudson Orthopedics, residents work directly with faculty who are accessible, engaged, and invested in helping them achieve their goals — building lifelong relationships that continue long after graduation.

Surgical Technique
Clinical Decision-Making
Research Development
Fellowship Preparation
Academic Career Planning
Leadership Development
Hudson Regional Health — Bayonne University Hospital lobby

A modern environment built for academic medicine

Research that matters

Research should improve patient care

Residents pursue projects that directly impact orthopedic outcomes, surgical decision-making, healthcare delivery, and innovation — with opportunities to present nationally and publish throughout training.

01

Sports Medicine & Joint Preservation

Advancing treatments that help patients maintain active lifestyles and delay degenerative disease progression.

02

Orthobiologics

Exploring regenerative medicine and biologic approaches to musculoskeletal care.

03

Robotics & Technology

Evaluating new technologies designed to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

04

Orthopedic Oncology

Investigating advanced techniques in limb preservation and musculoskeletal tumor management.

05

Artificial Intelligence

Developing predictive tools and data-driven solutions for orthopedic practice.

06

Outcomes Science

Using patient-reported outcomes and clinical data to improve quality of care.

The Henry Hudson Explorer Academy™

Building tomorrow's orthopedic surgeons

The Explorer Academy™ is the educational pipeline into Hudson Orthopedics — preparing future surgeons through mentorship, clinical exposure, research participation, and leadership development, and connecting faculty, residents, fellows, and students through a shared commitment to orthopedic education.

  • Medical Student Scholars
  • Clinical Rotations
  • Research Mentorship
  • Summer Scholars
  • GAP-Year Fellowship
  • International Scholars
Location & lifestyle

Train minutes from New York City

Hudson County combines the advantages of a major metropolitan area with the accessibility and community atmosphere that support resident wellness and quality of life.

Immediate access to Manhattan
Diverse patient populations
Exceptional cultural experiences
Waterfront living
Professional sports
Dining & entertainment
Convenient transportation
Strong community atmosphere
Minutes
from Midtown Manhattan
One of the most vibrant and diverse regions in the country — supporting both world-class training and resident quality of life.
Beyond residency

Our mission extends beyond graduation

Residents receive guidance and mentorship throughout the fellowship application process and career planning journey — whatever path they choose.

Sports MedicineAdult ReconstructionTraumaSpine Orthopedic OncologyHand SurgeryFoot & AnklePediatric Orthopedics Academic MedicinePrivate Practice
Why Hudson?

Because the future demands more than technical excellence alone

InnovationLeadershipCuriosityMentorshipLifelong learning

Hudson Orthopedics was built to develop surgeons who embrace these principles — and who are prepared to lead the next generation of musculoskeletal care.

Why Hudson — Dr. Frank McCormick
“The greatest advantage of joining a new residency program is not that you inherit a legacy—it is that you help create one. At Hudson Regional Health, residents are joining a healthcare system that has rapidly emerged as one of the most innovative organizations in the region. Supported by private practice leaders, academic partnerships, cutting-edge research initiatives, and a forward-thinking curriculum, our residents are empowered to become more than excellent surgeons. They become architects of the future of orthopedic care.”
— Frank McCormick, MD, Associate Program Director
Applications open via ERAS

Join us in building something extraordinary

Become part of a residency program committed to surgical excellence, academic innovation, leadership development, and exceptional patient care.