Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Programs

The Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is considered one of the premier fellowships in the country. An extensive and varied experience is offered in all aspects of surgical and nonsurgical management of disorders of the shoulder and elbow.

The fellow rotation schedule involves clinical experience with five full-time faculty members whose practice is limited to the shoulder and elbow. The service itself is comprised of nine shoulder and elbow surgeons, seven of whom are members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and fellows will have exposure to all faculty. The shoulder and elbow service manages more than 25,000 outpatient visits per year and more than 3,000 surgical cases per year.

Locations: Fellows gain a varied experience by rotating through many teaching sites, including 

• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• The Methodist Division of Thomas Jefferson University
• Rothman Orthopaedics Specialty Hospital (ROSH)
• The Riverview Surgery Center
• Physicians Care Surgery Center  
• Riddle Memorial Hospital

This extensive clinical experience guarantees exposure to a wide variety of traumatic, degenerative, and athletic injuries. Faculty members are also involved in product and technique development, so fellows can expect to learn the most advanced skills in open and arthroscopic reconstructive surgeries.

There are ample opportunities for writing and research, and fellows are provided one day each week to pursue these goals. There is also a weekly shoulder and elbow conference, topics including formal lectures, journal club, and interesting case discussions. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the US and a medical license prior to training.

Positions Available: 4

Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31)

Locations:

• Rothman Orthopaedics
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• Methodist Hospital Division