McMaster UGME

The Orthopedics Interest Group recently hosted a hands-on casting workshop at the Hamilton campus, welcoming 20 learners for an evening of practical skills development. 🦴

The session began with a teaching session from Dr. James Abesteh (PGY1) on the principles of splinting and casting, followed by live demonstrations of volar and dorsal splints and fiberglass short arm casts.

Learners then practiced these techniques in small groups, gaining early exposure to core orthopaedic skills — with some even taking home their first cast as a souvenir.

Organized by C2028 students Robert Taylor and Larry Nguyen, this session aimed to build confidence in foundational procedures while sparking interest in orthopaedics through hands-on learning.

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