University of Kentucky

The Unit

Description

The University of Kentucky is a Level I trauma center located in the heart of the “Bluegrass” portion of Kentucky. We have approximately 3600 trauma admissions/year, and orthopaedics consults on about 75% of these. The majority of patients have sustained blunt force trauma, and thus we see a large number of peri-articular fractures as well as pelvis and acetabulum fractures.

Research Activities

We have an active research effort in trauma at UK. We have a full time engineer and a busy biomechanics lab. For clinical research, there is a trauma registry.

Fellowship Program

Clinical Responsibilities

The fellow will be involved in all aspects of the care of the trauma patient, including triage, emergency department, operating room, and the clinic.

Research Opportunities

The teaching of medical students and residents rotating on the service is expected.

Teaching Responsibilities

Both clinical and basic research opportunities are available. One paper suitable for presentation a at national meeting is required.

Certifications

None

Salary

PGY6 + Benefits

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky, and have completed an approved orthopaedic residency program

Contact

Cindy Aitkin

K401 Kentucky Clinic
740 South Limestone
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0284
United States

Phone: (606) 323 5533
Fax: (606) 232 2412

Email:

URL: www.uky.edu

Sep 26, 2006