Spine Fellowship

Vincent Arlet, MD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Virginia Health System
P.O Box 800159
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0159
Phone: (434) 982-0266
Fax: (434) 243-0242

Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31)
Deadline: December 31
Locations: University of Virginia Health System

Goals and Characteristics

The goal of this spine fellowship is to train a qualified orthopaedic surgeon in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the entire spine. This program offers clinical experience in the nonoperative and operative treatment of patients of all ages. Clinical conditions include congenital and developmental disorders of the spine, infections, tumors, and trauma of the spine. There will be exposure to anterior and posterior decompression, fusion, and instrumentation techniques. The Fellow will be expected to take part in the teaching of residents and seeing spine patients in the clinic. Research productivity is expected.

This fellowship is ACGME accredited.