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CU Orthopaedics is proud to offer the following fellowships for
future leaders in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine:
Fellowship
in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
CU Sports Medicine is pleased to offer two 1-year
post-graduate experiences in orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder
surgery. Our mission is to train academically interested future
leaders in sports medicine and shoulder surgery.
The fellowship experience is 52 weeks in duration, beginning
August 1, and includes:
- Clinical Activity
Fellows will be exposed to a variety of sports medicine and
shoulder conditions, from simple to complex, emphasizing surgical
and rehabilitation approaches.
- Research
Fellows will have dedicated research time with opportunities
in evidence based clinical medicine and basic science research.
Fellows will be expected to produce at least one publishable
manuscript, and will gain experience in grant writing techniques.
- Team Physician Experience
Team physician experience covering two Division I collegiate
athletics with Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and
local high schools.
- Academic Curriculum
The sports medicine curriculum is based on the AOSSM curriculum
for sports medicine fellows and includes weekly lectures, journal
club, anatomy review with cadaver dissections, and opportunities
to use a bioskills laboratory. Download
curriculum (PDF).
- Benefits
• The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado
Denver School of Medicine PGY-6 salary
• The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical
insurance (for self and dependents) and 22 days of vacation
• The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic
courses
• The fellow is sponsored to take the AOSSM fellowship
or CAQ exam
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program
in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado
and have a current DEA license
Attending staff: Eric McCarty, M.D., Reed Bartz,
M.D., and Michelle Wolcott, M.D.
Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31). Application Deadline October
1
For more information or to apply contact:
Patricia McFate, CU Sports Medicine Fellowship, CU Orthopaedics,
311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, Colorado 80304. patricia.mcfate@uchsc.edu.
303-441-2219.
To Apply: Complete the Universal Sports Medicine Application
Form (download
PDF or Word version from AOSSM site), C.V., and 3 letters of
recommendation.
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity
employer.
Fellowship
in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Research
The department offers one fellowship position in Orthopaedic
Spinal Surgery Research. This is a 1 to 2 year post-graduate experience,
beginning August 1.
The primary goal of this fellowship is to provide
the fellow with direct experience in all phases of the research
process, including literature review, project design, study set-up
and implementation, analysis of data, interpretation of results
and preparation of presentations and publications.
The fellow will take an active role in animal research
and IDE studies. Research activity will be done jointly at the University
of Colorado Denver (UCD), The Children’s
Hospital, and Denver Health Medical Center, as well as in collaboration
with the Colorado School of Mines on certain projects.
The fellow will have full access to the world-class
research facilities available at UCD, one of the country’s
most modern and up-to-date research campuses located in the beautiful
Denver Metro area.
Benefits
- The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado
Denver School of Medicine PGY-6 salary.
- The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical insurance
(for self and dependents), and 22 days of vacation.
- The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic
courses.
Requirements
Fellowship Directors: Vikas Patel, MD;
Evalina Burger, MD; Joel Bach, PhD.
Fellowship Co-Faculty: Anthony P. Dwyer, MD; Phillip Stahel, MD; Moshe Solomonow, MD, PhD; Andrew Noshchenko, MD, PhD; Karen King, PhD; Emily Lindley; PhD; Susan Estes, FNP;Bob Cooley, PA-C
For more information or to apply for start date of August 1, 2008 or later: Click here for an application. Submit the completed application packet before December 1st of the
year prior to start.
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity
employer.
Fellowship
in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery (Clinical)
The Department of Orthpaedics offers one fellowship position in Orthopaedic
Spinal Surgery (Clinical). This is a 1 to 2 year post-graduate experience,
beginning August 1.
The fellow will gain expertise in adult and adolescent
degenerative and deformity issues, and will be exposed to numerous
cases of trauma, spinal tumors and neoplastic diseases, pediatric
spinal disorders, and spinal rehabilitation. The fellow will stay
abreast of the newest techniques, such as minimally invasive exposures,
kyphoplasty, disk replacement, and surgical navigation techniques.
The one year fellowship will be spent at University
of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center, six months
each, respectively. The fellow will also be involved in the care
of pediatric patients at The Childrens’ Hospital. The fellow
will interact with residents from the orthopaedic and neurosurgical
programs at the University.
The fellow will be expected to be involved with a
research project worthy of publication or presentation to a national
spinal meeting.
The fellow will have available the extensive resources
and the world-class facilities at the University of Colorado
Denver, one of the foremost research
campuses in the country, located in the beautiful Denver Metro area.
Benefits
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The stipend is commensurate with a University
of Colorado Medical School PGY-6 salary.
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The fellow is provided malpractice insurance,
medical insurance (for self and dependents), and 22 days of
vacation
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.The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic
courses.
Requirements
Attending Staff: Vikas Patel, MD;
Evalina Burger, MD; Joel Bach, PhD.
For more information or to apply for start date of August 1, 2008 or later: Click here for an application. Submit the completed application packet before December 1st of the year prior to start.
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
Pediatric
Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
The primary goal of this fellowship is to provide
an educational environment in pediatric orthopaedic surgery committed
to scholarship, teaching, development of analytic skills, surgical
judgment, surgical competence, and research creativity. Support
is provided by efficient inpatient and outpatient facilities, laboratory
resources, libraries, audiovisual and computer facilities, secretarial
support, and pediatric physical and occupational therapists.
The fellowship is at the Children's Hospital and its
suburban health centers. The institution is a 233-bed facility that
has a Level I trauma unit and offers a diverse exposure to every
aspect of pediatric orthopaedics. Emphasis is placed on teaching
at all levels. Conferences are given regularly under the direction
of both the Fellow and the faculty. Basic experience is gained by
five full days of elective pediatric orthopaedics and spine surgery
per week in addition to frequent emergency cases. The Fellow participates
in weekly pediatric orthopaedic and related clinics, including general,
scoliosis, trauma, myelodysplasia, cerebral palsy, hand, and bone
disorder.
Benefits
- The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado
Denver School of Medicine PGY-6 salary
- The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical insurance
(for self and dependents) and 22 days of vacation
- The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic
courses
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program
in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado
and have a current DEA license
- To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest
and C.V. by Dec. 1
Attending staff: Mark Erickson, M.D., Robert Eilert,
M.D., Frank Chang, M.D., Gaia Georgopolous M.D., Gerard Glancy,
M.D., and Ernie Sink, M.D.
Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July
31). Application Deadline December 1
For more information or to apply contact:
Mark Erickson, M.D., Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship,
CU Orthopaedics, Mail Stop B060, 1056 East 19th Avenue, Denver,
Colorado 80218. Email: hansen.christina@tchden.org.
Telephone: 720-777-6615.
To Apply: Send Letter of Interest and C.V. to the
physical or email address above.
University of Colorado Denveris an equal opportunity employer.
Adult
Reconstruction Fellowship
The goal of this program is to help the Fellow develop
a basic understanding of surgery of arthritis including medical
and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions of peripheral
joints. Consisting of didactic and clinical study of the arthropathies
of the peripheral joints, the fellowship includes education in prevention
and nonoperative treatment and surgical therapy for these problems.
The program is designed to enable the Fellow to achieve competence
in basic science skills involving the target diseases. The Fellow
will participate in educational programs at the University of Colorado
Hospital.
Benefits
- The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado
Denver School of Medicine PGY-6 salary
- The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical insurance
(for self and dependents) and 22 days of vacation
- The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic
courses
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program
in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado
and have a current DEA license
- To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest, C.V and three letters of recommendation by Oct. 1.
Attending staff: Jerome Wiedel, M.D.,
Donald Eckhoff, M.D., Michael Dayton, M.D., and Robert D’Ambrosia,
M.D.
Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31). Application
Deadline October 1
For more information or to apply contact: Jerome
Wiedel, M.D., Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, CU Orthopaedics,
Mail Stop F722, P.O. Box 6510, Aurora, Colorado 80045-0508. Email:
Heidi.Armbruster@uchsc.edu.
Telephone: 720-848-2167.
To Apply: Send Letter of Interest and C.V. and three letters of recomendation to the
physical or email address above.
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
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