The postgraduation course was created in 1973 aiming to promote the formation of teachers and researchers in Orthopedics and Traumatology for Masters and Doctorate. It has already formed  202 masters and 118 doctorates. According to the Committee of stricto sensu Postgraduation of the Medical School of the University of São Paulo, the postgraduation course Orthopedics and Traumatology Department aims to promote formation of skilled teachers who can teach and research within the institution.

The student is orientated within a defined line of research to develop a research project previously approved by DOT’s Scientific Committee  and which proves to be publishable in important journals in this area. From the pedagogic and didactic point of view, at the end of the course, the student will be able to develop research projects, teach and organize courses within their area. The student will also be able to orientate other students in selecting and criticizing scientific works, discussing and opining on any type of publication, including Masters dissertations and Doctoral Theses.

The student must also demonstrate ability to continue to develop projects in the same line of research in the institution or laboratory of participation.