Fellows are frontline members of the sports medicine care team at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco, Texas. In addition, they rotate with sports medicine surgeons at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 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:
- Work in a growing practice with an innovative and interactive environment that supports learning.
- Gain clinical and surgical competence in caring for pediatric and adolescent fractures, musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
- Treat and study a wide variety of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, which include many rare or complex conditions such as hip preservation and OCD.
- Learn about injury prevention and participate in projects in a sports-focused movement science lab nationally recognized or other sport-related initiatives.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows perform independent clinical research appropriate for scientific meetings and for subsequent publication.
Fellowship Leadership
- Henry B. Ellis, Jr., M.D., Program Director
- Philip L. Wilson, M.D., Associate Program Director
- John E. Arvesen, M.D.
- Edward Arrington, M.D.
- Nathan Boes, M.D.
- Allison Cabrera, M.D.
- M. Brett Raynor, M.D.
- Jay P. Shah, M.D.
Participants will have formal, didactic learning as well as mentorship from program directors and
UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty including pediatric orthopedic surgeons and pediatric sports physicians who practice at
Scottish Rite for Children Sports Medicine.
The fellowship is a one-year program that accommodates one 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.