oh and I dunno about that "great student resource" bit either .. Frankly, I'd make an appt. to see Dr. Bush-Joseph, or Dr. DellaValle .. significantly more receptive to students, practical advisors on ortho residencies, etc.
I'd first start w/ Dr. Craig DellaValle -- I'm head of the ortho interest group at RUSH, you can PM me and/or email me and I'll put you in touch w/ him. We're also gunna be having our yearly meetings w/ Dr. DellaValle, so you'll be able to attend that in the Fall.