Here is a summary of the Columbia Orthopedics Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Overview video:
Core Program Highlights
- Legacy & History: Roots tracing back to the world-renowned Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship founded by Dr. Charles S. Neer II in 1977, now expanded into a comprehensive ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Sports Medicine program.
- Surgical & Clinical Experience: Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in complex adult and pediatric sports medicine conditions, covering advanced arthroscopic and open procedures of the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow.
- Surgical Techniques Laboratory: Access to a state-of-the-art four-station arthroscopy lab and a dedicated weekly Surgical Techniques Conference, where fellows present recorded cases analyzed step-by-step by attending faculty to hone surgical efficiency and decision-making.
- Athletic & Team Coverage: Provides clinical and sideline coverage opportunities for athletes ranging from local high schools and collegiate programs to professional sports teams.
- Academic & Research Opportunities: Fellows spend dedicated time on research with access to the Dr. Robert E. Carroll and Jane Chace Carroll Laboratories, participating in clinical or basic science studies, publishing manuscripts, and preparing for careers in academic or private practice settings.
