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
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).
For more information or to apply: Applicants must apply by Dec 31 each year prior to the applicable spring match. Applications must be made through San Francisco Match (http://www.sfmatch.org) using the Central Application Service (CAS). For additional information, contact heidi.armbruster@ucdenver.edu.
Residents in our program must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow Resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
Program Director: Michael Dayton, M.D.
Program Coordinator: Shanna Taylor