The Department of Orthopedics was established in the Fall of 2008 as part of the new FIU College of Medicine.

Vision: To be one of the most outstanding academic departments of Orthopedics in the region and a center for excellence in innovative surgery, research, and surgical education.

Mission:

• To improve the health for those we serve with dedication to excellence
• To provide an outstanding environment for undergraduate medical education
• To create and maintain an outstanding residency training program in Orthopedics
• To provide a venue for continuing medical education
• To provide an outstanding patient experience in the management of sports injuries

The Mission will be accomplished by:

• Training our medical students with the highest level of professionalism in patient care.
• Familiarizing them with the specialty, giving them a competent basic education in Orthopedic Surgery while encouraging research at every level.
• Developing the Orthopedic Surgery Departments at various sites in our community into centers of excellence for patient care and education.
• Creating and maintaining a curriculum that will expose our residents and students to all aspects of Orthopedics through our academic affiliated institutions.
• Recruiting the best faculty and supporting them in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, research, medical education, and technology.