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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 12 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

How long is residency for an orthopedist?

Answer
A
three years: one year of general surgery training followed by two years of training in orthopedic surgery
B
five years: one year of general surgery training followed by four years of training in orthopedic surgery
C
four years: one year of general clinical training followed by three years of physical medicine training
D
five years: one year of general clinical training followed by four years of rehabilitation training

Explanation

An orthopedic surgery residency typically lasts five years: one year of general surgery training followed by four years of orthopedic surgery training. This matches choice B. Choice C describes training in physical medicine rather than orthopedic surgery.

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