Dr. Raymond Hsu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Raymond Y. Hsu, M.D. is an Associate Professor in Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from Cornell University. Dr. Hsu completed his orthopedic residency at Brown University and further specialized with a fellowship in orthopedic trauma followed by another in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Utah. His research focuses on various aspects of orthopedic care, particularly in the elderly population regarding lower extremity fractures, the biomechanics of fracture fixation, efficient resource utilization in orthopedics, and the management of occupational radiation exposure for surgeons. He also emphasizes the appropriate use of advanced imaging technology. In addition to his clinical and research responsibilities, Dr. Hsu serves as the Director of the Brown Orthopedic Residency Program and has previously held roles such as Doctoring Mentor for first-year medical students and Specialty Career Advisor for fourth-year students. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He actively participates in various professional committees related to orthopedic education and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and leading orthopedic residency program, focusing on education in orthopaedic surgery.

Requirements for Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Quantitative Reasoning: One course in calculus or statistics (biostatistics preferred) Biology: Two courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics Chemistry: Two courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, one course in organic chemistry, and one course in biochemistry Physics: Two-course sequence covering mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, and radiation physics Writing: Courses in English or other humanities practicing expository writing
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • Secondary application
  • Official transcripts
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation (committee letter or at least three individual references)
  • Personal statement
  • Secondary essays
Specialization Notes

The MD program is the primary medical degree encompassing all clinical departments including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, and Orthopaedics.