Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine &
 Shoulder Surgery 

Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is pleased to offer a 1-year post-graduate experience in orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Our mission is to train academically interested future leaders in sports medicine and shoulder surgery.

The fellowship experience is 52 weeks in duration, beginning August 1, and includes:

Clinical Activity
Fellows will be exposed to a variety of sports medicine and shoulder conditions, from simple to complex, emphasizing surgical and rehabilitation approaches.

Research
Fellows will have dedicated research time with opportunities in evidence based clinical medicine and basic science research. Fellows will be expected to produce at least one publishable manuscript, and will gain experience in grant writing techniques.

Current research efforts include the development of a multi-center clinical database for knee and shoulder for evidence-based outcomes research, and biomechanical and molecular studies into the changes seen in the athlete's shoulder.

Team Physician Experience
Team physician experience covering Division I collegiate athletics with Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and local high schools.

Academic Curriculum (view curriculum)
The sports medicine curriculum is based on the AOSSM curriculum for sports medicine fellows and includes weekly lectures, journal club, anatomy review with cadaver dissections, and opportunities to use a bioskills laboratory.

 Benefits

• The stipend is commensurate with a Vanderbilt University Medical School PGY-6 salary
• The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical insurance (for self and dependents) and two weeks vacation
• The fellow is sponsored at two continuing education/academic courses
• The fellow is sponsored to take the AOSSM fellowship or CAQ exam

 Requirements

• Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee
• To be considered, applicants must submit the following by Dec. 1:

  1. Universal Sports Medicine Application Form
      (download PDF)
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Three letters of recommendation

This fellowship is accredited by the ACGME. Fellows will be qualified to sit for the CAQ in Sports Medicine.

Interview dates for 2010-2011 fellow will be December 6 & 13, 2008.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer.

Vanderbilt Sports Medicine and the Sports Medicine/Shoulder Surgery Fellowship Program are pleased to announce Joseph DeAngelis, MD will be joining us as our 2008-09 fellow on August 1. Dr. Cox is a 2003 graduate of University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. He will complete a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT  in June. He enjoys running, sculpting and snowboarding.

Past Fellows:

The Sports Medicine/Shoulder Surgery fellowship has graduated three fellows.  We are proud of the contribution they make to academic sports medicine:

• Michael George, MD, 2004 – 2005 fellow – KSF Orthopaedics, Houston, TX
• Kevin Doulens, MD, 2005 – 2006 fellow – University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL
• James Carey, MD, 2006 – 2007 fellow – Vanderbilt Sports Medicine

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