Sports Fellowship
There are two ACGME approved fellowship positions at the University of Utah.
The Sports Medicine Fellow will receive advanced training in diagnosis and treatment of a large variety of sports injuries. Emphasis will be on knee and shoulder injuries, but will encompass the entire spectrum of sports related musculoskeletal injuries. The Fellow will be expected to assist in the care of University of Utah athletes, as we provide exclusive University of Utah coverage. In addition to the athletes treated at the University of Utah, a general knee and shoulder practice provides ample opportunity to learn advanced techniques in knee and shoulder arthroscopy as well as open reconstructive shoulder surgery. A recent faculty addition has added the possibility of exposure to arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the elbow. During the course of the fellowship, research time will be made available at the facilities of the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center. Both clinical as well as bench research projects have been completed in the past by former Fellows, and every opportunity will be given to allow Fellows to be successful in research endeavors.
The Fellowship is structured in an apprenticeship model with each fellow rotating independently with three separate attendings for two month blocks twice throughout the year. Eight of the months are spent at the University Orthopedic Center and four months are spent at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. This provides the fellow with exposure to both the academic environment and a private practice type setting.
The Fellow works directly with the residents and staff at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and will be used in teaching roles where applicable. The interaction with the residents in the past has been felt to be extremely positive, and given the high volume nature of the practices, resident and Fellow coverage do not seem to conflict in regards to nonoperative or operative opportunities. It is the goal of the Fellowship to foster a team approach to the care of athletes and non-athletes alike, and provide an experience where graded responsibility is added as the year progresses.
Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31)
Deadline: October 30th
Stipend, plus benefits
Location: University of Utah Orthopaedic Center; The Orthopedic Specialty Hopsital
Sports Fellowship Faculty
Robert T. Burks, M.D., Fellowship Director
Patrick E. Greis, M.D.
Robert Tashjian, M.D.
Hugh S. West, Jr., M.D.
How to apply
University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-5455
FAX (801) 587-5411
Email: cynthia.murakami@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship is ACGME accredited and AANA approved, as such the ability to sit for the ABOS sub-specialty certificate in sports medicine is a possibility following the completion of this fellowship.
