Welcome to Ortho Bootcamp
Recent studies have made it clear: away rotations are the single most important factor in matching into orthopaedic surgery. In fact, the majority of successful applicants match at programs where they completed a rotation.
But excelling on these rotations isn’t just about hard work and being a good team player — it’s about being clinically sharp, confident under pressure, and ready for the rigorous pimping culture that ortho is known for.
Unfortunately, most med schools provide limited exposure to musculoskeletal surgery, leaving students to figure it out on their own when it comes to what they’ll be asked — and what they’ll be expected to know.
That’s where this bootcamp comes in.
Created by two orthopaedic chief residents, Dr. Brandon Klein and Dr. Lucas Bartlett, this bootcamp was built to give you a clear roadmap and the high-yield knowledge you need to stand out on your Sub-I — and increase your odds of a successful match.
What's Inside
✅ 6+ hours of focused, high-yield ortho clinical content
✅ 100+ pimp style practice questions
✅ Real-world tips to shine on the wards and in the OR
✅ A deep dive into image interpretation, fracture management, orthopedic emergencies, surgical decision-making, and consult etiquette
✅ Bonus insights on how to ask smart questions, present cases confidently, and handle pimping like a pro
Drill Down
The Basics
No pun intended. We take you from the fundamentals of imaging interpretation and orthopedic hardware so you know exactly what is going on before you step foot in the operating room.
Practical Tips and Insights
In addition to clinical knowledge, learn what makes students stand out (and what to avoid doing) to ensure that you leave a stellar impression.
Practice, Practice, Practice
You'll be ready for any pimp question thrown your way with over 100 clinically relevant cases that emulate the classic questions posed to rotating students.
Meet Your Course Developer:
Dr Brandon Klein
Dr. Brandon Klein is the 2024–2025 Administrative Chief Resident at Northwell Health – Huntington Hospital and a future Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Throughout residency, Dr. Klein has played a key role in medical student education and mentorship, serving on the residency selection committee, as Medical Student Rotation and Research Co-Coordinator, and as a senior advisor for Matchpal Residency Advising.
Together with Dr. Bartlett, he co-hosted the annual 9-hour away rotation prep seminar (2023–2025), which has significantly improved Sub-I performance at his program. He also helped develop the sports medicine curriculum for a national Sub-I prep course hosted by the University of Chicago.
Dr. Klein is a member of the AOA Emerging Leaders Program, a Junior Resident of the Year awardee, and has been recognized for his dedication to sideline sports coverage and medical education.
Meet Your Course Developer:
Dr Lucas Bartlett
Dr. Lucas Bartlett is the 2024–2025 Academic Chief Resident at the Northwell Health – Huntington Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. He’s set to continue his training with a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Boston University.
A graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Bartlett has been a key leader in medical education throughout his residency:
- Redesigned the program’s educational curriculum, leading to significant improvements on the Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE)
- Served as a long-standing member of the residency selection and interview committee
- Held the role of Medical Student Research Co-Coordinator since PGY-3
Together with Dr. Klein, Dr. Bartlett co-created a 9-hour annual seminar for fourth-year medical students: Preparing for Away Rotations in Orthopaedic Surgery — a highly interactive, high-yield course that’s helped dozens of students level up their Sub-I performance (2023–2025).
He is also a proud member of the American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, with a strong commitment to mentorship and medical education.
