The Unit

Description

The fellowship will take place at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. This is the major Level One Trauma Center for central Virginia, with 2,700 admissions per year through the trauma emergency room. Of these 2,700 admissions, approximately 300 have injury severity scores greater than 17. A multi disciplinary approach is utilized, and all support services are available.

Fellowship Program

Clinical Responsibilities

Instruction at this institution will offer the Orthopedic Trauma Fellow general experience in modern orthopaedic traumatology. A particular emphasis will be placed on the use of advanced surgical techniques necessary for the successful management of complex fractures with soft tissue injury which are encountered in the multiple injured patient. The fellow will participate at the junior attending physician level, and assume responsibilities for decision making and patient care.

Research Opportunities

Completion of at least one research project suitable for publication is expected. A biomechanics laboratory is available for basic science research.

Teaching Responsibilities

Supervision of residents in the operating room and clinics, and assume an active teaching role.

Salary

$32,000

Applicant Requirements

1. M.D., 2. Board eligible/certified, 3. Virginia license

Contact

James B. Carr, M.D.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
980153 MCV Station
Richmond, Virginia 23298
United States

Phone: 804 828 3815
Fax: 804 828 4762

Dec 16, 2006