Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery offers a one-year Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship, combining clinical training and research opportunities. Applicants must be orthopedic surgeons who have completed their formal orthopedic surgery residency program.

As part of their training, fellows serve as an integral part of our team and are responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient care, including family interaction. Fellows also assist in training our medical students and residents.

Educational Experience

Our fellowship offers intensive clinical training in all areas of pediatric orthopedics, including trauma, acute infections, scoliosis, complex hip disorders, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, complex limb deformities and neuromuscular disease.

Curriculum

Our fellowship program includes grand rounds, basic science conferences, weekly pediatric orthopedic surgical indications conferences, weekly educational sessions on core pediatric orthopedic topics, monthly research meetings and a monthly journal club.

Faculty

Over the course of their fellowship year, fellows work closely with a team of full-time pediatric orthopedic surgeons, including: Jacob F. Schulz, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Program Director; Eric D. Fornari, MD, FAAP; Melinda S. Sharkey, MD; Jaime A. Gomez, MD; and Alexa Karkenny, MD.

Research

Fellows have the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of clinical and basic research projects, making use of the high number of patients and extensive laboratory facilities at our center. Fellows are expected to complete a research project of publishable quality during the fellowship period. In addition to conducting a clinical research project, fellows have the option to get involved in ongoing research within Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery relating to spine, hip, sports medicine and neuromuscular disorders.

Training Locations

Fellowship locations include the nationally recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), Montefiore Einstein’s Hutchinson Campus Outpatient Surgery Center and Jacobi Medical Center.

Fellowship Application Information

We’re seeking fellows who will shape the future of healthcare. If you would like to apply to become a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellow at Montefiore Einstein, here is some information to keep in mind.

  • Applicants are required to have a valid New York State medical license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
  • Our fellowship participates in the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match).
  • Selected applicants are invited for interviews.
  • This is an unaccredited fellowship.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Courtney Matlach Residency Program Administrator Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery