The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and South Texas Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Associates Spine Fellowship

John S. Toohey, M.D.
Arvo Neidre, M.D. 

9150 Huebner Road, Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 561-7234 / 866-406-6744 Fax: (210) 561-7240 / 866-775-9964

Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31)

Deadline: March 30

Stipend: Annual plus benefits

Location:
SW Methodist Hospital; Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital; University Health System; University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio; Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Goal and Characteristics:
This is a one-year fellowship in adult reconstructive spine surgery. The fellowship provides exposure to all aspects of adult reconstructive spinal surgery. The clinical experience includes all aspects of both nonoperative and operative treatment of a wide variety of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disorders. There is ample opportunity for experience in pediatric and adult spinal deformity. The fellow will be expected to interact with and teach orthopaedic residents and medical students. The fellow will organize didactic teaching conferences. The fellow is expected to participate in a relevant clinical or basic science research project, culminating in one paper suitable for publication. All applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited residency program in orthopaedic surgery, and be eligible to obtain a medical license and DEA certification in the state of Texas. Interested applicants should send a current curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation, along with a recent photograph. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.