This unpaid one-year Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at he North Carolina Orthopedic Clinic (NCOC) () is based out of the NCOC practice. This fellowship is an exciting and dynamic training program involving the treatment of complex orthopaedic problems, from trauma, total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, and foot and ankle disorders in adults and kids. There are numerous research opportunities in the acute and reconstructive surgery of the orthopaedic patient. In addition to these opportunities, fellows will be able to observe the treatment of patients with a variety of orthopaedic disorders, including primary and revision fracture repair, the treatment of non-unions, ankle replacements and fusions, complex total joint arthroplasty, foot and hand reconstructions, and bunion surgery. Furthermore, fellows will observe all aspects of orthopedic care via a clinic environment, detailed physical therapy involvement, and orthotic care.
This Orthopaedic Fellowship provides an extensive study of the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic disorders. The Fellow is an integral part of the orthopaedic service and leaves with an in-depth understanding of the non-operative and operative approaches to common orthopaedic pathologies, as well as the basic science and biomechanics of joints and long bone injuries. The Fellow is required to become involved in both clinical and basic science research. The Fellow participates in the orthopaedic teaching conferences. The teaching schedule consists of indications conference, journal club and orthopaedic resident lectures.
The NCOC/Duke Orthopaedic Fellowship is a post-graduate orthopaedic fellowship, twelve months in duration, open to applicants who have completed their orthopaedic residency training. In general, for graduates of USA medical schools or residency programs, we prefer to commence the fellowship by July 1st. However, we have the flexibility to have individuals begin their training either January 1 or July 1, if necessary. For International applicants, all required visa and travel requirements must be processed prior to the start date.
We pay attention to various facets of the applicantâs background, their cultural and intellectual attributes, as well as their present and future interests. The goal of a current or future academic position is not a prerequisite of our fellowship. Furthermore, although prior research experience is desired, it is not a prerequisite of our fellowship either. Through clinical excellence, research, and innovation, we will continue to strive for academic excellence.
The services and faculty members at NCOC are as follows] Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement [/b]
o Scott S. Kelley, MD
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Adult Spine
o Joe T. Minchew, MD
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Foot and Ankle
o Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA
o Douglas Schreyak, DPM
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Hand and Microsurgery
o Marc Richard, MD
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Sports Medicine
o Louis C. Almekinders, MD
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Physical Medicine and Rehab
o Paul J.W. Tawney, MD
Advanced computer skills are taught throughout the year, including data management, slide show presentations, digital photographic editing, video editing and production, and technical animations. As product design and development from the foot and ankle team is ongoing, the fellow will have the opportunity to learn about patents, intellectual property, and corporate interaction.
The goal of the fellowship is to foster insight, understanding and creativity with respect to all facets of treatment of orthopaedic disorders. This is provided through a thoughtful and provocative experience.
Clinical Staff
The physician leader of the Orthopaedic Fellowship at NCOC/ Duke Orthopaedics are members of the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association and the Research Triangle Park Orthopaedic Society.
Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA
Research Program Director
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke University, School of Medicine
Adjunct Faculty
Fuqua Business School
Duke University
Research Staff
Farshid Guilak, PhD
Director of Orthopaedic Bioengineering Lab
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Location
N.C. Orthopaedic Clinic
3609 Southwest Durham Drive
Durham, North Carolina 27707
919.923.8987
Application
To apply for this fellowship, please email Dr. Parekh at [url=mailto][email protected][/url] with a cover letter, your CV, and 2 letters of recommendation. The deadline for the application is April 1, 2009. The selected applicant will be notified by April 24, 2009. 
