FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Scoliosis Fellowship

The Section of Pediatric Orthopedics at the University of Michigan offers a one-year fellowship opportunity for post-residency training in the subspecialty of Pediatric Orthopedic. 

The goal of this program is to provide Fellows with the knowledge, skills and tools to become leaders in the field of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. 

Clinical Instruction

During the year the fellow rotates with each of the five pediatric orthopedic surgeons at the University of Michigan.  The fellow will operate in the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital operating rooms using state of the art equipment and technology.  The pediatric orthopedic service sees 13,000 children visits per year and does 1200 operative cases. 

Research

Each fellow will have two months of dedicated research time.  The fellow will work closely with one or more of the faculty members in developing a research plan.  Research could be clinical in nature, or could be performed at the Orthopedic Research Laboratory. 

Didactic Instruction

The Teaching program includes weekly conferences in pediatric orthopedic surgery, and a monthly Journal Club.  Anatomic specimens are readily available to study anatomy, and practice surgical approaches and arthroscopic technique in the University of Michigan Orthopaedic Research Laboratory’s wet lab. 

Requirements

1. Applicants must have completed an accredited Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, and must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. 
2. Applicants must submit the Fellowship application form downloaded here.  
3. Applicants must submit at least 3 letters of recommendation, and current curriculum vitae, with the application form. 
4. Applicants with an interest in an academic career will be considered strongly. 

Please request information and send application materials to: 

                        Frances A. Farley, M.D.
                        Fellowship Program Director
                        Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatrics)
                        1500 E. Medical Center Drive
                        2912 Taubman Center Drive, Box 5328
                        Ann Arbor, MI  48109-5328