Orthopedic Fellowships

Job Description Job Description Fellowship Opportunities at Our Organization Our organization, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is inviting applications for Fellowship positions for the academic year 2026-2027. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in orthopedic and musculoskeletal sciences, providing top-tier healthcare supported by innovative research, education, community involvement, and a commitment to outstanding patient care and outcomes. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal Statement Three letters of recommendation Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in an Orthopedic Surgery Residency in the United States or Canada. Fellowship ProgramsHip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Program Director: Steven Myerthall, MD Faculty: Amalia de Comas, MD; Mark Campbell, MD; Justin Butler, DO This 12-month fellowship offers a unique and rigorous curriculum focused on adult reconstruction. Fellows will receive extensive training under the mentorship of seasoned Adult Reconstruction surgeons, all of whom have completed their own fellowships. Participants will engage in dedicated rotations and, based on past experiences, will actively take part in over 500 complex and routine adult reconstruction surgeries. The program also includes comprehensive training in robotic surgery techniques. The Adult Reconstructive Service is recognized for managing one of the highest volumes of complex revision cases in the nation, giving fellows significant exposure to tumor reconstruction due to the diverse expertise of the faculty. This program is known for its high-volume joint reconstruction service and commitment to clinical and educational excellence. Interventional Spine/Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Director: Anuj Daftari, MD Faculty: Eric Feldman, MD; Kurt (Adam) Lundberg, DO This 12-month clinical fellowship emphasizes non-operative spine care and interventional pain management. Fellows will work alongside physicians who have completed fellowships and are part of a large, dynamic multidisciplinary team in Phoenix. Key skills developed include proficiency in various interventional spine procedures such as lumbar, thoracic, and cervical epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency neurotomy, sympathetic blocks, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants. The fellowship also covers medication management, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, and electrodiagnostic techniques. Additionally, fellows can pursue elective rotations in orthopedic spine surgery and neuroradiology, along with numerous research opportunities. Successful completion of this fellowship qualifies participants for board certification through the American Board of Pain Medicine. Spine Fellowship Program Directors: Ali Araghi, DO; Norman Chutkan, MD Faculty: Byron Willis, MD The Spine Fellowship is a one-year post-residency program focused on the management of spinal disorders. The Spine Division consists of skilled leaders in all aspects of spine surgical treatment, supported by a team of pain management and rehabilitation specialists who provide non-operative care. The fellowship encompasses both non-surgical and surgical evaluations, including preoperative assessments and patient selection. Surgical training features advanced minimally invasive and open techniques for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine procedures, addressing degenerative conditions, tumors, fractures, and adult deformities. Fellows will actively engage in monthly spine conferences and journal clubs, and will have access to a biomechanical research laboratory, motion analysis lab, and a comprehensive clinical research infrastructure supported by a dedicated team of regulatory, contract, grant, and research coordinators.