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
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).
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 hansen.christina@tchden.org.
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 Denveris an equal opportunity employer.