Flaps, Pediatric, General
Hand Surgery, Microsurgery
Clinical, Academic, Research
The
Orthoplastics
and
Limb
Salvage
Surgery
Fellowship
is
a
non-accredited
training
program
designed
to
provide
advanced
training
to
fellows
at
the
PGY-6
level
or
higher.
The
fellow
will
train
in
extremity
reconstructive
surgery,
including
trauma,
and
receive
additional
advanced
training
in
hand
transplantation,
microsurgical
reconstruction
of
upper
and
lower
extremities
in
adults
and
children,
and
brachial
plexus
surgery.
The
fellowship
focuses
on
both
upper
and
lower
limb
extremity
and
allow
the
fellow
and
the
institution
to
design
a
more
advanced
clinical
and
research
experience
in
managing
extremity
reconstruction
and
salvage.
The
fellow
will
have
shared
clinical
responsibilities
with
rotating
orthopaedic
and
plastic
surgery
residents
and
fellows.
The
fellow
will
also
become
an
integral
member
of
the
Hand
Transplantation
Service.
The
Orthoplastics
and
Limb
Salvage
Surgery
fellow
is
expected
to
participate
in
research,
resulting
in
at
least
one
publication
or
formal
presentation
alongside
our
faculty
members
who
are
heavily
involved
in
clinical
and
basic
research.
The
University
of
Pennsylvania
Health
System
provides
cadavers
in
the
Penn
Human
Tissue
Lab
and
an
extensive
orthopaedic
research
laboratory
for
anatomy,
microsurgery
and
biomechanics
projects.
During
the
fellowship,
two
weeks
will
be
set
aside
to
allow
the
fellow
time
to
attend
two
major
conferences
that
will
enhance
their
learning
in
the
field.
Scott Levin , MD
7-12 Months
9/1/2021
8/31/2022
English
Yes
$75000
salary, malpractice, healthcare benefits, parking
N/A
3/1/2021
Domestic or International Applicants
US/Canadian Residencies Only
In Plastic Surgey Residency/Training Program, In Fellowship, Sub-Specialty Trained, In Active Practice
English
All applicants must have completed a residency program in the United States or Canada and be eligible for a J1 Visa if applicable.
n/a