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Sports Medicine Fellowship

This fellowship provides a fully-integrated approach to the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of athletic injuries.

Program Director

Michael G. Ciccotti, 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

Michael G. Ciccotti, MD
David Rubenstein, MD
Robert W. Frederick, MD
Peter F. DeLuca, MD
Paul A. Marchetto, MD
Steven B. Cohen, MD

All faculty members are board certified, fellowship trained sports medicine specialists. The faculty provides the clinical and surgical care for elite level athletes of all sports. All faculty members are involved in the academics of sports medicine at local, regional, national and international levels.

Available Positions

2. 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 prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries occurring in the full spectrum of sports.

Characteristics

The Thomas Jefferson University Sports Medicine Fellowship Program is based at the Rothman Institute located in Philadelphia's Center City as well as at Lankenau, Methodist, Nazareth and Riddle Memorial Hospitals in the Philadelphia Suburban region. The fellows work with six sports medicine fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons in addition to three fellowship trained primary care sports medicine physicians. This allows for a well-rounded sports medicine educational program. The fellow is involved in the pre-participation screening of athletes at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. Surgical experience includes the full breadth of arthroscopic and open treatment of knee, shoulder, and elbow problems, as well as arthroplasty of the knee and shoulder. The fellow is involved with the management of the athlete in the clinic, on the athletic field, and in the operating room.

Team Coverage

Professional
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball
Philadelphia Eagles Football
Philadelphia Flyers Hockey
Philadelphia Soul Arena Football

Olympic
Women's Gymnastic Team

Collegiate
Saint Joseph's University
Rutgers University at Camden
Cheyney State University
Neumann College

High School
15 Philadelphia Regional High Schools

Mass Events
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia Distance Run

Research

The Rothman Institute has a full-time research staff and facilities available for sports medicine research of any interest. 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 half day per week for research, although ample additional time is available for research endeavors. The fellow is expected to present at sports medicine 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 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.