The program is one year in duration and contains didactic instruction woven throughout 12 months of supervised clinical rotations. The structured didactic curriculum contains different methods of instruction including lectures, grand rounds, on-line modules, utilization of the simulation lab at UK, etc. The PA Acute Care Surgery Resident will also be required to provide instruction to current PA students. Clinical rotations might occur in the following areas: Critical Care (Surgical and Medical), Trauma, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, and Elective(s).