The Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Kettering Health, located in Dayton, Ohio, has been a cornerstone of osteopathic medical education since its founding in 1953 by Dr. William Bradford and Dr. Donald Siehl. A testament to Dr. Siehl’s lasting impact on osteopathic orthopedic education and the profession is the prestigious Donald Siehl Lifetime Achievement Award, presented annually by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). Dr. H. Brent Bamberger, who has led the residency program since 1999, was honored with this award in 2022 for his lifelong contributions to the field, a recognition of his dedication to osteopathic orthopedics, and his guidance of 127 residents and 15 hand fellows who have graduated to date.
At the heart of the residency is a close partnership with Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio (OA), a practice founded in 1985 by Drs. Stephen Buffington and John Urse. OA has grown into a robust 22-member group that includes 14 Grandview-trained surgeons, embodying the program’s tradition of excellence. OA’s surgeons play an integral role in the residency, providing direct mentorship and hands-on training across a broad range of procedures, from minimally invasive surgeries to complex reconstructions. This robust mentorship model allows residents to gain confidence and autonomy throughout their training, fostering the development of well-rounded orthopedic surgeons ready for the demands of independent practice or subspecialty fellowship training.
A distinctive feature of the program is its integration of osteopathic principles, emphasizing holistic, patient-centered care. Residents are trained to treat the whole person, a philosophy that aligns with the core values of osteopathic medicine and remains a guiding force at the Grandview Orthopedic Residency. The residency also maintains a close connection with Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, furthering its mission of preserving and advancing osteopathic orthopedic care.
Grandview’s commitment to service is reflected in its faculty’s leadership within the AOAO. Drs. Frederick Auwers, John Urse, and Brent Bamberger have all served as past presidents of the organization, while other notable faculty members like Dr. Evan Young, Dr. Bill Donahue, and Dr. Dwight Jacobus have contributed significantly to the program’s tradition of academic mentorship and clinical excellence. The legacy of mentorship at Grandview spans generations, exemplified by graduates like Dr. Thomas DiPasquale (Class of 1986), who continues to shape the future of orthopedic surgery as the residency and trauma fellowship program director at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania. His nephew, Dr. Christopher DiPasquale (Class of 2003), has also made significant contributions by training the next generation of surgeons. Their family’s commitment to the profession endures with Thomas’s son, Dr. Luke DiPasquale (current PGY-4), who is poised to carry on this tradition as he prepares to pursue a trauma fellowship following his graduation from Grandview.
The program’s selection process is highly competitive, matching four orthopedic residents, two hand fellows, and one orthopedic research fellow annually. Graduates emerge from the five-year program as compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready orthopedic surgeons, fully equipped to excel in general orthopedic practice or pursue further subspecialty training. The program’s flexibility, including fourth-year electives, allows residents to gain critical exposure to distinguished fellowship programs in their chosen subspecialties. Because of this, Grandview has a proud history of successfully matching residents into prestigious fellowship programs, including those at renowned institutions such as the Florida Orthopedic Institute, Texas Back Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Wake Forest, Baylor College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard Medical School.
Though deeply rooted in tradition, the Grandview residency remains at the forefront of modern surgical training. The program has embraced new technologies, including virtual reality simulation, through its recent partnership with PrecisionOS. This cutting-edge curriculum provides residents with immersive, case-based learning experiences that closely mirror actual operating room scenarios, enhancing their surgical acumen in a risk-free environment. Beyond technological advancements, research plays a pivotal role in the program. Grandview faculty, and residents are actively involved in innovative orthopedic research, earning presentations at prestigious national conferences held by American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AOAO), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium of North America (POSNA), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) in the past year. This dedication to research not only advances the field but also ensures that residents are well-versed in evidence-based medicine, giving them the tools to contribute to the future of orthopedic surgery. The focus on innovation and research keeps Grandview on the cutting edge of orthopedic education, preparing residents to meet the evolving demands of the profession.
Grandview’s residents primarily rotate at Kettering Health Dayton, a Level III trauma hospital, and Kettering Health Miamisburg, home to the Hand Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Additional rotations at Dayton Children’s Hospital, Grant Medical Center in Columbus (a Level I trauma center), and OrthoIndy in Indianapolis provide exposure to specialized pediatric and trauma care, rounding out a truly comprehensive training experience.
In summary, the Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency stands as a premier community-based program, deeply committed to the osteopathic tradition and dedicated to developing the next generation of orthopedic surgeons, with its strong academic mentorship, innovative curriculum, and unwavering commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
For further information and details on our program, please visit our website at Grandview Orthopedic Residency.
