Fellows are frontline members of the sports medicine care team at Scottish Rite for Children. In addition, they
rotate with sports medicine surgeons at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and other adult colleagues for the full gamut of operative sports training. Additionally, the fellow assists in management of pediatric fractures and acute orthopedic conditions at Children’s Healthâ„ Dallas, one of Texas’ only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellows at Scottish Rite will:
- Rotate 1:1 with staff in a high-volume, growing practice with an innovative and interactive environment that supports learning – a true mentorship model.
- Actively participate in weekly case conference reviewing all sports medicine cases.
- Engage in a robust didactic schedule including access to a bioskills anatomy lab.
- In addition to sports medicine, fellows will have exposure to deformity correction, advanced cartilage restoration, hip preservation, arthroplasty and fracture care.
- Conduct a continuity clinic which will enhance fellows experience in autonomy and independence as well as gain experience in peri-operative management.
- Experience flexibility to achieve personal goals and prepare for a future career.
- Have access to robust research support structure including a sports and performance movement science lab and institutional patient reported outcomes registry for outcome data.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows perform independent clinical research appropriate for scientific meetings and for subsequent publication.
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The fellowship provides the recipient the opportunity to pursue advanced study, in-depth training, management and research in sports medicine, musculoskeletal, and complex injuries.
The fellowship is a one-year program that accommodates a single fellow. The fellowship begins on August 1 and is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Residents in orthopedic surgery should apply in their postgraduate year 3 or 4. Others who have completed orthopedic training may also apply.
All applicants must be board-eligible and qualify for a Texas medical license.
If you are interested in applying for a position, you will need to register with
San Francisco Match. All aspects of the application, interview and selection process are outlined on that website.
Contact Information
For additional questions please contact our fellowship coordinator.
Email:
orthosports.fellowship@tsrh.org