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Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) Fellowship

This fellowship provides a fully-integrated approach to the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of hip and knee arthritis.

Program Director

Matthew S. Austin, MD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
1015 Walnut Street, Room 801 Curtis
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: (215) 955-1500
Fax: (215) 503-0530
Email:  michele.mcdonnell@jefferson.edu

Faculty

William J. Hozack, MD
Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD
Peter Sharkey, MD
Jim Purtill, MD
Javad Parvizi, MD

All faculty members are board certified, fellowship trained hip and knee specialists. All faculty members are involved in the academics of joint replacement at local, regional, national and international levels.

Available Positions

3. Candidates should be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Accreditation

This fellowship is ACGME accredited.

Duration

1 year (August 1 to July 31)

Goals

This fellowship is designed to provide the most thorough clinical, surgical, academic and research experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis of the hip and knee.

Characteristics

The Thomas Jefferson University Joint Replacement Fellowship Program is based at the Rothman Institute located in Philadelphia's Center City as well as at Nazareth and Riddle Memorial Hospitals in the Philadelphia Suburban region. The fellows each have 3 surgical days, one clinic day and one research day per week.  Surgical experience involves primary and revision total hip and knee replacement, hip preservation surgery and osteotomies about the hip and knee.   

Research

The Rothman Institute has a full-time research staff and facilities available for hip and knee research. At least two basic science or clinical research projects suitable for presentation and publication must be produced during the fellowship. Monthly research meetings are held to facilitate the research process. The fellows have one full day per week for research, although ample additional time is available for research endeavors. The fellow is expected to present at joint replacement conferences which are attended by physicians, fellows, residents and medical students.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with a PGY6 level.
• Fellow is provided malpractice insurance, hospital, medical and dental insurance (for self and dependents).
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic courses.

Requirements

• Applicant must have completed an approved Orthopaedic Residency.
• Applicant must submit a Thomas Jefferson University Hospital application and a curriculum vitae with a phone number or email active through May of next year.
• Applicant must have completed and submit the results of Part I, II and III of USMLE testing.
• Current photograph.
• At least three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the Residency Director.
• Medical School transcript.
• Medical School Dean's letter.

Match

We participate in the San Francisco Match. Applications can be obtained by contacting AAHKS website. Application will be accepted between September 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009. Please email your application, CV, USMLE scores should be emailed to Michele.McDonnell@jefferson.edu. Letters of recommendation, Dean's letter, transcripts can be mailed to Michele's attention at:

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
1015 Walnut Street, Room 801 Curtis
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-5479

April 15, 2010 is rank day (rank through San Francisco Match)
May 1, 2010 is match day