Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow
Duration: 1 Year(s)
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Affiliation
University of Colorado Anschutz
Overview
The Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship is a one-year advanced fellowship providing comprehensive training in the management of degenerative, athletic, and traumatic conditions of the shoulder and elbow. Fellows gain high-volume experience in both arthroscopic and open surgery, including primary and revision procedures and advanced surgical techniques. The program includes an ASES-directed core curriculum, weekly didactic lectures, monthly research meetings, cadaveric wet-lab training, and opportunities for resident education. Fellows also have access to clinical and basic science research resources and are expected to complete a first-author research project with manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal by the end of the fellowship.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend commensurate with the University of Colorado School of Medicine PGY-6 salary.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency is required
- Applicants must meet the University of Colorado requirements for legal training eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or have appropriate documentation permitting legal training at the University of Colorado
- International Medical Graduates should meet the applicable CU Anschutz GME requirements
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through the San Francisco Match (SF Match)
- Complete the Central Application Service (CAS) application
- Submit the application by December 1
- Ensure all required documentation for legal training eligibility is provided
- IMG applicants should review the applicable CU Anschutz GME requirements
- Participate in the program's selection/interview process
- Successful candidates enter the 1-year fellowship, running from August 1 to July 31
