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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Center Information

Avda. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 340, Santiago, Chile
Santiago, RM
CHILE
https://www.schot.org/pasantia-de-perfeccionamiento-de-subespecialidad-traumatologia-fellowship-puc-2023/

The Division of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine that leads the Fellowship Program, belongs to the Orthopedic Surgery Department of Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile School of Medicine. As a Teaching Center, we have medical students, residents and fellows that rotate in our team to complete their training in knee surgery and sports medicine. Our institution's knee surgery fellowship program consists of 12 months of theoretical and practical training in knee surgery, arthroscopy, trauma, and joint replacement. All activities are guided and supervised by fellowship-trained knee surgeons. It includes weekly teaching seminars, patient evaluations in clinics, assistance in knee surgeries, supervised surgical skills training with cadaveric and simulation courses, as well as the participation in scientific research, and specialty courses. Additionally, the fellowship program includes a certified Master in Knee Surgery.

Primary Language Spoken: spanish
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Maria Tuca

Contact Information

Maria Tuca, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 12 Months
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: - Sebastián Irarrazaval, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Knee Trauma - Maria Tuca, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Pediatric Knee and Knee Trauma - Mario Orrego, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Knee Trauma and Knee Replacements. - Rafael Vega, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Knee Trauma and Knee Replacements. - Luis Irribarra, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Knee Trauma and Knee Replacements. - Pablo Besa, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Knee Trauma and Knee Replacements. - Julio Espinosa, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Knee Trauma - Raimundo Vial, Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Knee Trauma
Recent activity of Teaching Center: - Master in Knee Surgery: A 60-hour academic program designed for knee fellows and orthopedic surgeons, which includes theoretical classes, case discussions, and cadaveric steps, aimed at providing comprehensive knowledge and surgical skills on the most important topics in knee surgery.

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 30%
Knee Surgery 30%
Sports Medicine 10%
Knee Replacement Surgery 20%
Knee Trauma 10%
Area(s) of Specialty: Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Pediatrics
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: - Supervised assessment of patients in outpatient clinics and emergency service. - Participating in surgeries and procedures under supervision - Leading role in research projects of the Knee Division
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Work on cadavers, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Pediatrics, 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 Knee Division Specialists and its Fellows work in collaboration with the Research Division and the Engineering Department, with monthly meetings to coordinate and develop different research projects that range from basic science to clinical research. Some of the research facilities available to develop studies include biomechanical labs, cadaveric labs, 3D modelling tools among others. The fellows are encouraged to lead research projects, present their studies on international meetings of the specialty, and publish their findings. The program contemplates protected time for research activities.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: - Grand rounds weekly - Monthly seminars with visiting professors - Case-based discussion twice-month - Monthly Research Meeting - Master in Knee Surgery: 4 monthly-modules of theoretical classes + cadaveric steps
Athletic Team Coverage: All the sports team (mainly soccer, ski, volleyball, basketaball, and rugby), from high-school divisions to profesional athletes of the Universidad Catolica.

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: A stipend is provided, Monthly Stipend of 2000usd
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: Extra shifts at the emergency room are available for fellows to work, upon availability, to increase their monthly income.
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): The fellows receive a monthly stipend that covers accommodation and associated expenses for living in Chile.