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Cologne Merheim Medical Center

Center Information

Ostmerheimer Str. 200
Cologne , North Rhine-Westphalia D-51109
GERMANY
https://www.kliniken-koeln.de/MCU___Startseite.htm?ActiveID=1282

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center - University of Witten-Herdecke (Campus Cologne) is a Level 1 trauma center in Cologne, Germany. One of the main focuses is the treatment of sports-related injuries. The Department of Sports Traumatology is Center of Excellence of the German Knee Society and performs approximately 2000 arthroscopic surgeries annually. The Medical Center is partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and provides the primary medical care of the German national teams of Judo and Taekwondo. The department has a strong history of clinical research productivity. Ongoing clinical and experimental research efforts are funded by the European Union and the German Research Foundation. Over the past years, the division has participated in multiple international multicenter trials and overseas multiple register studies including the German Trauma Registry of DGU.

Primary Language Spoken: German, English
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Prof. Dr. Daniel Guenther, MD, MHBA, FACS

Contact Information

Prof. Dr. Daniel Guenther, MD, MHBA, FACS, Consultant (Oberarzt)

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Cologne Merheim Medical Center, Witten-Herdecke University (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: On inquiry (variable)
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 4
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Professor Dr. Bertil Bouillon, MD (Knee, Shoulder) Prof. Dr. Daniel Guenther, MD, MHBA, FACS (Knee, Ankle) Prof. Dr. Arasch Wafaisade, MD (Shoulder, Elbow) Jun.-Prof. PD Dr. Thomas Pfeiffer, MD (Knee, Ankle)
Recent activity of Teaching Center: The department hosts the yearly event "Kölner Unfallsymposium". The event was highly ranked among national and international participants. The department hosted national and international guests/guest speakers including Prof. Volker Musahl, USA Prof. Christian Lattermann, USA Prof. Mirco Herbort, Germany

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 33%
Knee Surgery 34%
Sports Medicine 33%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Pediatrics Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: The fellow will have the opportunity to attend surgeries based on his/her main focus. Dependent on the duration of the fellowship he/she can participate in research projects and/or create new projects with appropriate mentorship.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Participate as an observer only, Work on cadavers, Assist with research, Didactic sessions, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: The department runs multiple research projects related with knee/shoulder/ankle surgery, including multi-center-trials, biomechanical projects, clinical projects, and retrospective analyses. All applicants should feel free to write an email to the contact person to get more informations about current research projects. Aims are to involve the fellow in as much projects as possible and to provide mentorship to create new projects.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Grand Rounds weekly, Trauma/Ortho/Radiology Rounds dayly
Athletic Team Coverage: Partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, German national teams: Judo and Taekwondo

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: No financial assistance or other support is available
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: -
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Not available. Must be organized by the fellow.