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APOLLO HOSPITALS,BENGALURU

Center Information

Apollo hospital,Bannerghatta Road, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru, 560076
Apollo hospital,Jayanagar,14TH Cross Road ,212,Sri Nitturu Srinivasarao Rd,3rd Block, Bengaluru, 560011
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560011
INDIA
https://www.apollohospitals.com/bangalore/departments/sports-medicine

The department of sports medicine, at Apollo Hospitals, under the leadership of Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan, is a dedicated center of excellence for sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and joint reconstruction. We specialize particularly in Knee and shoulder.

Primary Language Spoken: ENGLISH
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Dr Raghuveer Reddy, Dr.Rajkumar Amaravathi, Dr.Chirag Thonse

Contact Information

Dr.Pradeep Kocheeppan, Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and sports medicine, Apollo hospitals, Bannerghatta.

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): NBEMS (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 6months,1 year
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 1
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Dr. Pradeep Kocheeppan, DNB Orthopedics ,Fellowship in shoulder and knee arthroscopy
Recent activity of Teaching Center: NIL

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 30%
Knee Surgery 20%
Sports Medicine 20%
SHOULDER 20%
ANKLE 10%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Biologics Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Fellows get to actively assist in the cases and hands-on under guidance. Fellows should take part in ward rounds and patient planning There will be a weekly review of the cases with fellows. And fellows get to attend and present studies in national and international conferences.
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, 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: Fellows actively participate in prospective and retrospective clinical research, data collection, manuscript preparation and scientific presentations under faculty supervision. Hands-on cadaveric workshops are attended whenever available. Fellows are involved in outpatient clinics, surgical planning, operative procedures, post operative care, and rehabilitation, ensuring comprehensive patient-centered training.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: weekly case discussions, journal club, radiology review, and didactic lectures. Fellows are encouraged to attend and present at regional, national, and international conferences.
Athletic Team Coverage: Fellows participate in weekly sports medicine clinics at the sports authority of India, Bengaluru, where they evaluate and manage sports related injuries in elite athletes. The fellowship also provides exposure to the evaluation and treatment of Indian hockey team players.

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: A stipend is provided, Monthly Stipend of INR 40,000
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: The teaching Centre provides comprehensive mentorship, supervised hands-on surgical training, research support and opportunities to participate in cadaveric workshops.
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): INR 30,000-40,000