Fellowship in Spine Surgery

1. Applicants should have completed the required postgraduate residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery before starting the fellowship.
2. Candidates should have a strong interest in spine surgery, including the management of degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, and spinal deformities.
3. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in clinical practice and surgical training in spine surgery.
4. Candidates interested in an academic career may receive favorable consideration.
5. Applicants must satisfy the eligibility and application requirements of the Spine Surgery Fellowship Match administered by the San Francisco Matching Program.
6. Selected candidates must meet Emory University’s applicable credentialing and appointment requirements.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution providing medical education, clinical care, and research opportunities. Its Department of Orthopaedics offers the Spine Surgery Fellowship, a one-year advanced clinical training program providing extensive operating-room experience in the management of degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, spinal deformities, and selected spinal tumors and infections. Fellows gain outpatient clinical experience and opportunities to work with neurosurgical and pediatric orthopaedic faculty. The program also emphasizes clinical or translational research, helping fellows develop advanced surgical skills and prepare for careers in academic medicine or clinical practice.

1. Review the official Spine Surgery Fellowship program details and confirm eligibility for the fellowship.
2. Visit the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match) website to review the Spine Surgery Fellowship Match requirements, application timeline, and deadlines.
3. Register for the relevant match and complete the application according to the published instructions.
4. Submit the required application materials through the designated application process.
5. Participate in interviews or other selection activities if invited by the program.
6. Follow the match results and complete Emory University’s credentialing and appointment procedures if selected.