ISAKOS Approved Teaching Center

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University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland

Center Information

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Bruderholz, BL 4101
SWITZERLAND
https://www.ksbl.ch

Well established university affiliated teaching hospital in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology covering all aspects. Structured in joint related teams (knee and sports medicine, hip, shoulder and elbow, hand, trauma, foot and ankle, spine surgery).

Primary Language Spoken: German, English
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Sebastien Lustig, Philippe Neyret, Volker Musahl

Contact Information

Michael T. Hirschmann, Prof. Dr. med.

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): University of Basel (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 1-3 months clinical and research fellowships
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 455
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Prof. Dr. med. Michael T. Hirschmann - knee surgery Dr. Natalie Mengis - knee surgery Dr. Elias Ammann - knee surgery PD Dr. Matthias Koch- knee surgery Dr. Laszlo Toth - knee surgery Prof. Dr. Andrej Nowakowski - hip surgery Dr. Jules Rippke- shoulder surgery PD Dr. Andre Wirries - spine surgery Dr. Christian Frank- Trauma surgery Prof. Beat Hintermann - foot surgery
Recent activity of Teaching Center: Ongoing fellowhip program with more than 100 clinical and research fellows over the last 10 years.

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 20%
Knee Surgery 60%
Sports Medicine 20%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Tailored clinical and/or research fellowship with 1-3 months duration including participation in outpatient clinic and OR (scrubed in) Participation in clinical research including studies and publications possible
Types of Educational Opportunities: Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Receive hands-on training, 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: Research group affiliated with university of Basel including study nurses and 2-3 international fellows Research from study idea, protocol writing, planning and execution till publication. Fellow can participate in every step.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: 5 national and international 1-2 day courses in the field of knee surgery Surgical Skills and Training Lab including a virtual arthroscopy and arthroplasty simulator, which can be used 24/7. Resident teaching program monday morning and thursday afternoon
Athletic Team Coverage: Swiss Indoors tennis Open Swiss National Handball Swiss Sliding

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: On a case by case we could offer hospital accomodation.
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): For cost and living the fellow should calculate 1500 CHF per month.