Alton Daley

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Certified CSCS. 2nd year resident at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Orthopaedic Surgery 🦴 Squad. Good guy, below average chef 👨‍🍳

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

To any med students applying to Orthopaedic Surgery for #match2024, feel free to reach out with questions about ERAS, audition rotations, etc. I got some terrific advice from peer mentors along the way and am happy to do the same for anyone interested #MedTwitter #orthotwitter

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@Jacky9797 Feel free to shoot me a direct message with your best email!

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Looking for 4-5 medical students interested in orthopedic surgery to get involved in some research studies! Feel free to send a direct message, if interested. Would be good opportunities to grow your CV! #orthotwitter

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@caleb_bussard Sounds good! Shoot me a message with your best email.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Updates from the trenches of Orthopaedic Surgery residency:
1. Orthopedics is very, very cool.
2. Yes, I’m alive.
3. To the #match2025 applicants- yes, it’s worth all of the hard work.
#orthotwitter

[Tyler K. Williamson, DO @TylerWillOrtho]

I know many of you DO medical students applying ortho are sweating bullets in anticipation of Monday. A few things I wanted to point out in advance are:

1. In my experience, getting the same number of interviews as away rotations you performed is above average.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@mattyfred_ Likewise, brother. May the force be with you

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Best of luck those getting started on the #Match2024 interview trail! A few tips:
1. Be yourself.
2. Know your strengths and application well.
2. Acknowledge your weak areas, show a desire to grow.
3. Get to know programs. Interviews are a two-way street!

#orthotwitter

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Peak audition rotation season is upon us! Good luck to those looking to match into #ortho in #match2024. Keep your head down, trust the process and enjoy the experience of immersing yourself into the field of Orthopaedics!

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@hjluks Love the @GORUCK sack!

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@nick_pettinelli Hey Nick, I think where you decide to rotate will depend on your individual competitiveness as an applicant, geographic preference, and attributes you’re looking for in a program. Happy to chat about specifics- feel free to drop me a message and we can speak in more detail.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

To any med students applying to Orthopaedic Surgery for #match2024, feel free to reach out with questions about ERAS, audition rotations, etc. I got some terrific advice from peer mentors along the way and am happy to do the same for anyone interested #MedTwitter #orthotwitter

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@ScanaliatoMD Good point and agreed. Perhaps a better way to word it is that we should work to identify our imperfections and learn from our mistakes to do best by our patients, thanks for pointing that out.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Two months into intern year of Ortho residency, here’s a few lessons learned:

1. Residency is hard.
2. You will make mistakes, learn from them.
3. It’s okay to not be perfect.
4. Take every opportunity you can to learn (in the OR, on the floor, etc)

#orthotwitter

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@hjluks Well, looks like I lucked out! Hope all is well, Dr. Luks!

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@TylerWillOrtho Couldn’t agree more. Hope you’re doing well my friend, thank you for all you do.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@TylerWillOrtho @AlanTrinh_Med Agreed wholeheartedly. Applied to 75 which was much too many in my opinion.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@ashtonsamos Very sad to read this. A message to your friend- keep your head up and don’t get discouraged. Go rotate at programs that want you to be there, work hard, and know you can succeed as a DO applicant.

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@CGerhart7 Trying my best, brother!

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

Logged my final workout the home gym today as we prepare to move. Throughout med school, I’ve logged over 1,000 workouts in this tiny space. It’s been pivotal to my mental and physical health and I plan to continue to commit to training during my #ortho residency. #keepmoving

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@aghawk99 Absolutely agree with this 💯

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@BayatonAJ Give it a go! I like to use lighter loads with accommodating resistance and work to move with high velocity. Here’s some more info on it: https://t.co/KZfyti0IR0

[Alton Daley @daleybones15]

@BayatonAJ Thank you! Depending on the exercise, I use bands and/or chains for accommodating resistance. I find this helps me break through plateaus and sticking points.