Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship

Overview

The ACGME- and POSNA-accredited Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics provides subspecialty training in all areas of pediatric orthopaedic surgery with one of the top pediatric orthopaedic teams in the country. It combines extensive clinical training and research, preparing surgeons for a career in both private practice and academic settings.

The fellowship offers extensive exposure to trauma, scoliosis, clubfoot, hip diseases, limb deformities, tumors, hand and upper-extremity conditions, sports orthopaedics, metabolic and genetic conditions, neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, degenerative diseases, congenital conditions, and other conditions that affect the spine, hip, foot and ankle, and hand.

Clinical responsibilities

The fellow spends time in a variety of clinical settings including: the hospital wards, a variety of subspecialty and private clinics, the emergency department and operating room. The fellow is provided with graduated responsibility across the training program.

Hospital duties

Hospital duties include rounds on inpatients and making postoperative checks before discharge. The fellow sees all consults on inpatients and evaluates condition, collects laboratory data, and orders appropriate imaging and relevant consults. The fellow discusses the patient with the attending staff physician and serves as first assistant to staff and primary surgeon and oversees postoperative orders and often dictates operative notes.

Technology

Fellows may use technology including, but not limited to, the O-arm® Surgical Imaging System, EOS imaging system, StealthStation surgical navigation, The Flash™ Navigation System, and Magnetic Expansion Control, a unique alternative to traditional growing rods. Our pediatric orthopaedic program is a POSNA-certified Safe Surgery Program, a member-driven process that measures quality performance and encourages improvement.

Education

Teaching opportunities include weekly conferences and core curriculum conferences. The fellow often supervises and teaches residents and medical students.

Research & resources

Time and facilities are available for clinical and basic science research projects. Research coordinators, editorial and library support, and statistical services are available through the Children’s Foundation Research Institute’s Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics team and Campbell Clinic Foundation. Fellows may collaborate with basic science PhDs and have access to industry-supported cadaver labs and courses, in addition to a simulation center within the UTHS College of Medicine.

Faculty

Locations

• Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
• Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
• Campbell Clinic Surgery Centers

Key Dates

Association conferences and meetings.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2027
  March 3-6 · Las Vegas, Nevada
• European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) Annual Meeting 2027
  April 7-9 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting 2027
  April 27-29 · Indianapolis, Indiana
• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting 2026
  Oct. 6-10 · Sydney, Australia
• International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS) 2026
  December 1-5 · Orlando, Florida

How to apply

This orthopaedic surgery fellowship is administered by SF Match Residency and Fellowship Services. Instructions and deadlines can be found at Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.