COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION
COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION
Fellowships
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to training and equipping the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons . Our fellowship training programs prepare orthopaedic surgeons for rich careers in their areas of specialty . Fellows across all specialties experience a well-rounded training experience , with a diverse caseload in the clinic and operating room .
The Foot and Ankle Fellowship is designed to provide training in all aspects of foot and ankle care , ranging from detailed conservative management to reconstructive surgery in adults . The Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship is a unique program in its clinical breadth , which includes experience in acute trauma and sub-acute and chronic conditions from injury , overuse , congenital malformations , aging , and rheumatic or autoimmune conditions in patients of all ages . Elbow and shoulder issues , as well as brachial plexus problems , are included in the experience .
Medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery and who are between their third and fourth year may apply to the UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship . Trainees undergo a year-long , comprehensive musculoskeletal experience , which is a blend of research ( 70 %) and clinical ( 30 %) experiences . The Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship is based out of Alabama ’ s only ACS-certified Level I Trauma Center and offers fellows a broad experience with pelvic / acetabular fracture , periarticular reconstruction , and management of poly-traumatized patients . With experiences in a combination of adult and pediatric orthopaedic and neurosurgical care , the Spine Fellowship offers training in a comprehensive spectrum of spinal disorders , using both non-operative and operative interventions .
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