Fellowship Program Information
Affiliation (Center Type): University of Western Australia, Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: Perth Sports Surgery Fellowship (6 months); Perth Sports Clinical Observerships (2 weeks)
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: -A/Prof Peter D'Alessandro FRACS (Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Hip)
-Dr Li-On LAM (Sports Medicine Shoulder, Knee)
-Dr Sat Gohil (Sports Medicine Shoulder, Knee)
-Dr Brendan Ricciardo (Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder)
-Dr Michael Finsterwald (Sports Medicine, Knee)
Recent activity of Teaching Center: -Multiple Publications
-ISAKOS Newsletter (from PSSF Fellows Research Network)
-Local, National, International Surgeon Visitors to Unit
-Collaboration with SN INSPIRE Fellows Academy Singapore (ISAKOS approved course)
Financial Support and Expenses
Types of Financial Support Available: A stipend is provided, Monthly Stipend of $13,500
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: Support for Conference attendance/registration
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): $5,000/Month
Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases
Arthroscopy 75%
Knee Surgery 15%
Sports Medicine 10%
Area(s) of Specialty: Biologics Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: The fellow will help manage the Sports Unit and Sports Trauma Pathway at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
This fellowship is aimed at sub-specialty level, with candidates having skills and experience that allow for rapid development of complex surgical and clinical decision making.
Clinical and surgical independence is encouraged, including the fellow’s own operating lists and clinics in the public sector, and managing double operating lists in private.
The Fellowship provides a diverse exposure to the treatment and care of patients with complex soft tissue knee injuries. The Fellow will participate in more than 350 operative cases during the 6-month period, the majority as primary surgeon. The position is designed to provide a rich experience of both supervised and independent clinical review and surgical operating in the public health system, along with first hand learning of reconstructive surgery in the private sector.
Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow will be expected to have developed a thorough and meticulous approach to clinical decision making along with confident independent operating skills in all elements of complex soft tissue knee surgery, along with other joint reconstruction as desired.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Participate as an observer only, 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 fellow will have high level academic exposure through the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of WA, with a strong track record of research excellence. We have multiple ongoing research projects (including internationally recognised RCTs) allowing the fellow to present at national/international meetings and contribute to publication. There are strong relationships and ongoing collaboration with previous fellows (through a post-fellowship discussion forum) for support and regular discussion of difficult cases.
Academic responsibilities include participation in weekly rounds and teaching for both registrars and students.
There will be involvement in multiple research projects in collaboration with the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of WA and School of Surgery at the University of Western Australia, with fellows having a good track record of publication and presentations at major scientific meetings including AKS, ISAKOS, AOA.
The fellowship is based at Fremantle Hospital, a specialist tertiary referral elective surgery centre, along with satellite sites at Fiona Stanley, Rockingham, Bethesda & St John of God Hospitals.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Ground Rounds Weekly
Attendance at Australian Orthopaedic Association
Attendance at Australian Knee Society
Cadaveric Course of Singapore INSPIRE Academy
Athletic Team Coverage: The fellowship also involves management of elite athletes, with team coverage of a number of professional clubs including: Fremantle Dockers & West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.
Western Force in Super Rugby
Perth Glory in A League Soccer
Hockey Australia