The department offers an ACGME accredited fellowship position in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery. This is a 1-year (52 week) post-graduate experience, beginning August 1st.
The goal of the fellowship is to provide comprehensive training in all aspects of upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow) evaluation, surgery, and rehabilitation. Specific skills to be acquired include microsurgery, arthroscopy, splinting techniques, and general operating skills in the hand. Fellows will train at the University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and The Children’s Hospital. Fellows will participate in research.
Benefits
The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado Medical School PGY-6 salary.
Please visit the Graduate Medical Education (GME) website for the full listing of resident/fellow benefits.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or General Surgery.
Attending Staff
Frank Scott, MD (Fellowship Director); William Payne, MD; Meryl Singer, MD; Kyros Ipaktchi, MD
How to Apply
All applications must include the following:
- Completed and signed Universal Hand Application
- 3-4 letters of recommendation
- Copy of USMLE 1, 2 and 3 scores
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical School Diploma
- Residency Completion Certificate
- Summative Evaluation from Residency
- Photo for identification purposes
Applications submitted by International Medical Graduates must also include the following:
- ECFMG certificate
- A list of US references
For questions regarding International Medical Graduates, please visit the Graduate Medical Education (GME) website.
Submit the application and 3-4 letters of recommendation to:
Fellowship Coordinator
University of Colorado Denver
Department of Orthopaedics
12631 E 17th Ave, Mail Stop B-202
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: 303-724-2972, Fax: 303-724-2978
Deadline to apply is January 6, 2012.
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: Frank Scott, M.D.
Program Coordinator: Shanna Taylor