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ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE & TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP

Vijaya Institute of Trauma & Orthopaedics (VITO) is a super specialty institute which aims to provide world-class treatment for various orthopaedic disorders and sports injuries.

It was established in the year 1999. Since its inception Vijaya Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics has an impressive track record in providing and managing a wide range of Orthopaedics and Trauma conditions.

The Institute takes care of Trauma patients by providing round-the-clock emergency services. The Orthopaedic services includes: joint replacement surgeries (Knee replacement, Hip replacement), arthroscopy, spinal surgery and Orthopaedic Oncology (Bone Tumours).

CURRICULUM

  • Drawing on the expertise of skilled orthopedic sports medicine surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists, we work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan for each patient from the initial assessment through rehabilitation and recovery. VITO surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all athletic injuries, while offering special expertise in reconstructive surgery and arthroscopic surgery. The fellowship emphasizes hands-on training in a high-volume setting, focusing on special procedures:

    Pre-habilitation and rehabilitation, providing patients with instruction on how to avoid injuries, rehabilitation methods, and safe, effective ways to return to their sports.

  • Knee surgery, including ligament repairs and cartilage transplantation

    Shoulder surgery, including arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, labral repairs and surgery to correct shoulder instability

    Injuries to a thrower’s shoulder and elbow

    Complex surgeries, including revision surgery for failed knee and shoulder surgeries

Educational goals and Characteristics

The fellowship encompasses all aspects of clinical involvement in Orthopaedics surgery which includes exposure to polytrauma management / Arthroscopy including assessment of new patients, surgical treatment at assistant level (with level of responsibility dependent on the proficiency demonstrated), post-operative care and rehabilitation. Fellows will be actively involved in regular clinical and scientific meetings, and will be expected to produce at least one research project suitable for presentation at an international meeting and subsequent publication. The weekly schedule will usually involve daily surgical assistance in the operating theatre and reviewing patients in clinics on rotation and one session in allocated research projects.

Fellows will be actively involved in regular clinical and scientific meetings, and will be expected to produce at least one research project suitable for presentation at an international meeting and subsequent publication. The weekly schedule will usually involve daily surgical assistance in the operating theatre and reviewing patients in clinics on rotation and one session in allocated research projects.

Requirements

The applicant must:

Be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of India.

Have completed their training in Orthopaedic Surgery with atleast 1 years post MS/DNB experience.

Have evidence of research experience, including evidence of relevant published research.

How to apply?

Applications to be submitted to the aforementioned e-mail address with:

Name of one referee with whom the candidate has worked.

Detailed current curriculum vitae.

Preference for proposed starting dates (August or February of any year).

Areas of interest (clinical and research).

The selection process is purely merit based in which all the applicants for the fellowship program will be called for an interview which will be conducted on 1st week of July and 1st week of January for the respective batches. The successful applicants will be informed thereafter through email. It is compulsory for the candidates to bring with them a proposal and protocol for research projects in spine when coming for interview

Email your applications to [email protected]

  • Program

    Director

    Dr.Rajasekhara Reddy;
    MBBS., D (Ortho), MAMS.,
    MSc(Ortho) (London)

  • Program

    Coordinators

    Dr. Basheer Ahamed;
    MS D (Ortho), – Trauma


  • Duration

    Time

    6 months fellowship, starting in
    August /February


  • No. of Available

    Seats

    Two per annum ( 1 – August /
    1-Febrauary)


  • Stipend

    Approximately ₹ ______ per
    Month)


  • Institution

    Location

    VITO, (VIJAYA HEALTH CENTRE),
    N.S.K Salai, Vadapalani,
    Chennai - 600026. TN, India