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Fellowships

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers multiple fellowship programs that provide invaluable opportunities in training and research.

Adult Reconstruction

Our Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is designed to provide a well-rounded experience with exposure to all areas of adult reconstruction including the clinic, operating room, and research. Fellows should expect to graduate with the expertise to diagnose and treat the complete spectrum of hip and knee disease.

Foot and Ankle

The goal of the UPMC Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program is to train and educate the fellow in the evaluation, care and management of injuries and diseases of the foot & ankle, and to teach surgical skills necessary to provide high quality care.

Hand

The goal of the hand fellowship program is to provide exceptional educational and clinical experience in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, as well as microvascular surgery.

Pediatrics

The pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship provides exposure to all pediatric orthopaedic conditions and diagnoses, including spinal deformity, trauma, and complex congenital abnormalities. 

Shoulder and Elbow

The University of Pittsburgh Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship is designed to provide a thorough understanding of shoulder and elbow anatomy and pathologic conditions; it is also designed to teach the latest techniques in open, arthroscopic, and endoscopic surgery. 

Spine

The spinal surgery fellowship prepares its fellows to become experts in treating diseases of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Sports Medicine

The sports medicine fellowship provides learning experiences by world-renowned orthopaedic surgeons in a state-of-the-art medical and sports-performance facility.

Trauma

The trauma fellowship provides a high-quality clinical training program for medical students, residents, and fellows in the care of multiple injured patients.