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Neuromuscular Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellow

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Gillette Children's is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic physician for a 6-month neuromuscular subspecialty fellowship, anticipated to start August 2025. The goal of this 6-month neuromuscular subspecialty fellowship training program is to provide fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeons with advanced subspecialty training area of neuromuscular orthopaedic care.

This fellowship, while surgical in nature, has a strong clinical component. The fellow will participate in clinic with staff physician, with exposure to both pediatric and adult patients with neuromuscular disorders. The fellow will also participate in in multi-disciplinary clinics, including spasticity evaluation clinic, spina bifida, early motor delay, neuromuscular upper extremity, and muscular dystrophy clinics. They will have the opportunity to work with the Gillette physiatrist physicians in Botox and Phenol injections, and upon interest, observe the neurosurgery team in performing selective dorsal rhizotomies and baclofen pump implantations.

• The teaching will take place through a variety of methods including:
• one-on-one teaching with the faculty physicians in the outpatient clinic, inpatient unit, and in the operating room
• Didactic teaching in morning conferences
• Dedicated time in the fellows schedule for scholarly activity including self-directed learning and research
• Formal gait analysis interpretation certification with gait lab physicians, physical therapists, and engineers.
  

The fellow will work alongside orthopaedic surgery residents in a collaborative and supportive manner to ensure a mutually beneficial experience for all parties involved in education. Hopefully, the fellow can assume a teaching role in some situations in the outpatient clinic and in the operating room to augment the resident learning experience and the fellow teaching experience.

Pay & Benefits Information

Benefits will be provided by Gillette Childrens Hospital. Compensation will be at the level of a PGY-6 trainee in the state of Minnesota for the 6-month tenure.

Qualifications

Required:

• Prior to appointment in the program, fellow should have successfully completed an ACGME accredited (or equivalent) residency in orthopaedic surgery and a POSNA or ACGME accredited fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.
• Fellow must be eligible for/obtain a physician/surgeon Minnesota Medical License

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Prior to appointment in the program, fellow should have appropriate level of skills in patient evaluation, surgical technique, communication, and documentation as obtained through successful completion of an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) residency in orthopaedic surgery and a POSNA or ACGME accredited fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.

Gillette Childrens is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Childrens is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

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