University of Pittsburgh

The Unit

Description

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a Level I regional referral trauma center which provides care to 2,300 patients per year. The goal is to provide comprehensive trauma care and to maintain a high quality clinical training program for medical students, residents and fellows.

Fellowship Program

Clinical Responsibilities

Orthopaedic trauma program provides clinical and basic science research during the fellowship period. A primary interest of the trauma center is the maintenance of trauma care standards in the management of long bone fractures. In addition, the fellowship will provide for specialized care in treating those patients with complex pelvis and acetabular fractures. Presently, a high volume of these type of fractures are referred to the Medical Center for evaluation and treatment. The fellow will also learn the management of the multiply injured patient and the treatment of complex lower extremity, foot and ankle injuries. As a regional referral center the fellow will also learn how to manage a nonunion or a malunion of the upper or lower extremity. The reconstruction of the acetebulum, including total joint arthroplasty, is also frequently encountered during the fellowship. Therefore, the fellowship strives to balance acute care management with elective reconstructive procedures.

Research Opportunities

Extensive research facilities with emphasis on both Biomechanics and Biochemistry. Collaborative research ongoing with Dr. Savio Woo (Biomechanics) and Dr. C. Evans (Biochemistry), both full-time basic science faculty in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Pittsburgh.

Salary

$50,000

Applicant Requirements

BE/BC Applicant, Letters of recommendation, Interview Required

Contact

Gary S. Gruen, M.D.

Kauffman Building-Suite 1010
3471 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
United States

Phone: 412 687 3900
Fax: 412 687 3724

Jul 20, 2007