Fellowship in Trauma Care

1. MD or DO degree from a recognized medical school
2. Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
3. Eligible for medical licensure in the United States (Indiana)
4. Strong interest in orthopaedic trauma surgery
5. Participation in the orthopaedic trauma fellowship match process (if applicable)
6. Submission of required application documents and interviews

OrthoIndy Northwest Hospital is a leading orthopedic specialty hospital in Indianapolis known for advanced musculoskeletal care and specialized surgical training programs. The institute collaborates with the Orthopaedic Research Foundation to facilitate fellowship education, research, and clinical training for orthopedic surgeons. Its trauma fellowship program has been training orthopedic traumatologists for decades and provides exposure to a high volume of complex trauma cases. Fellows work alongside experienced fellowship-trained surgeons in a multidisciplinary environment and participate in operative procedures, academic discussions, and research projects. The program emphasizes hands-on surgical experience, clinical decision-making, and management of severe trauma injuries. Training takes place in a busy trauma center environment that allows fellows to handle a large number of operative cases annually. The institute is recognized for producing board-certified orthopedic surgeons who go on to practice in academic and community settings across the United States.