title: An AOA critical issue. Should there be a minimal surgical experience for a graduating orthopaedic surgery resident?
authors.affiliation: The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: Dempsey S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Springfield
authors.forename: Steven P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Nestler
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D026683:Advisory Committees / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000193:education*