Welcome to the Hanger Residency Program
About our Program
In 1996, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics established a national residency program that is responsible for the organization recruitment, management and oversight of all Hanger/NCOPE accredited residency sites across the United States. Since that time we have trained over 650 Orthotic and Prosthetic residents at our 48+ accredited patient care centers.
We offer a comprehensive, state of the art, patient care oriented training environment that focuses on the development of new practitioners in the most efficient, effective manner possible.
Our resident graduates perform much better than the national average on the certification and licensure board exams and the vast majority remains with Hanger to become industry leaders in education, clinical practice, business and management.
With eight companies specializing in three businesses – patient care, distribution, and therapeutic solutions – Hanger Orthopedic Group continues to find new ways to return personal independence to those with physical challenges, while remaining true to our rich history of superior clinical outcomes and customer service. We count on our residents to continue this tradition.
Learn more about Hanger's deep-rooted tradition and commitment to education and innovation at Hanger150, our historical website.
Our Mission
The future of quality patient care rests in the education process of the new and upcoming orthotic and prosthetic graduates. These clinicians will be responsible for implementing state of the art practices and procedures, as well as developing advanced protocols and treatment processes.
Our mission is to prepare the new graduate for competent, autonomous clinical practice in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. We utilize a comprehensive, gradual experiential model within a broad-based professional and academic environment conducive to the education and training of tomorrow's corporate and industry leaders.
The Hanger Resident Advantage
The year of exposure to excellent clinical practice and Hanger’s commitment to technology and education, enables the Hanger residents to make the informed decision to build a future with the company.
Over the past 5 years over 85% of the residents trained by Hanger are hired by the company for permanent staff positions. Whether to be near family or to practice a particular specialty, with over 700 patient care centers nationwide Hanger can offer opportunities other programs can’t.
- Mock exams offered biannually
- Certification reimbursement
- National job market
- Distance learning program (ABC Certification)
- Career ladders
- Annual Hanger Education Fair
- Upper Extremity Prosthetic Program; lead by Troy Farnsworth
- Lower Extremity Prosthetic Programs; lead by Kevin Carroll
- National Orthotic Program; lead by Deanna Fish
- Synergy programs with physical and occupational therapists
- Mentoring from some of the most prestigious O&P clinicians in the country
- ComfortFlex™ Socket Training Program