Dr. Paul Tornetta

Professor

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Biography

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and serves as the Chief Chair and Residency Program Director. He earned his MD from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery, and obtained his PhD from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. His expertise is in multicenter trials and trial methodology, contributing to executive committees of significant trials including SPRINT, FAITH, TRUST, and FLOW. Tornetta leads the Orthopaedic Trauma Research Consortium executive committee of the Department of Defense-funded METRC consortium and has lectured extensively on orthopaedic trauma worldwide. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and is the lead editor of the industry-standard textbook 'Rockwood Green’s Textbook of Fracture Care.' He has significantly contributed to the development of new surgical techniques and educational programs within the field of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Tornetta has over the years received numerous honors, including being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Boston Magazine Top Doc. He actively participates in shaping medical education while also serving on various national and international orthopaedic associations.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Chair, Professor, Residency Program Director

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Leads the Orthopaedic Surgery Department and serves as the Residency Program Director.

Awards

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Castle Connolly Top Doctor

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Boston Magazine Top Doc

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.