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    Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship - Children's Hospital Colorado

    Mark Erickson, MD, Program Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic

    Mark Erickson, MD

    Program Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Program

    Mark Erickson, MD

    Program Overview:

    Children's Hospital Colorado is a state-of-the-art facility and is the primary residence for our fellowship activities. We have a very broad spectrum and high volume of patients that are seen each year at our institution. Our fellowship provides exposure to the entire spectrum of pediatric orthopedic disorders including but not limited to clubfeet, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, kyphosis, congenital spine deformities, lower extremity deformity, fractures, orthopedic trauma, orthopedic oncology, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and sports medicine patients. Our Orthopedic Institute is well developed and designed to optimize education and patient care with programs in hip preservation, spine deformity, orthopedic oncology, hand and upper extremity, trauma, cerebral palsy, limb deformity, sports medicine, and general orthopedics. Children's Hospital Colorado is a busy level 1 trauma center, and the only level 1 center serving the Rocky Mountain region. Our fellows have the opportunity to gain tremendous experience in managing orthopedic trauma during the course of the fellowship. We have a high-volume clinical practice, with more than 60,000 outpatient visits and 4,000 surgical procedures annually. Our educational program for fellows provides the opportunity for the program to tailor and maximize the experience and cater it to match the individual needs of each fellow. In addition to our main campus, we see patients at seven different satellites in the Denver Metro area on a daily basis. This provides the opportunity for our fellows to see how our business enterprise operates on a day-to-day basis. This exposure provides our fellows with additional insights into the business aspects of practice as well.

    Program at a glance:

    • Two clinical fellowship positions
    • POSNA and ACGME accredited
    • 13 core surgical faculty
    • 60,000 outpatient visits per year
    • 4,000 surgeries per year
    • Flexible elective rotation at the last 3 months of the program rotation
    • Case volume per fellow 550-600 cases per year
    • Comprehensive daily didactic conference schedule that includes fracture conference

    Fellowship Training

    • Academic Curriculum
    • Research
    • Benefits
    • How to Apply
    • Requirements

    Academic Curriculum

    The didactic aspects of our fellow education are well developed and designed to be adaptable to the needs and expectations of our trainees. We have a keen and innovative interest in continuing to adapt our educational offerings to meet the needs that exist. Currently, we have established an animation center that affords us an opportunity to provide an additional level of surgical simulation to our educational profile. Additionally, we incorporate our fellows into the educational environment on a regular basis. We do this in a manner consistent with including our fellows as a part of our "junior faculty." This provides an opportunity for our fellows to explore their interests in academia and education.

    Program Didactics:

    Weekly Schedule:
    • Monday – Friday - Fracture Conference 
      • Daily consults from main and network of location sites.
    • Monday - Pre-Op Conference 
      • Present cases for the coming week to which you are assigned.  Present trauma cases from weekend.
    • Tuesday – Thursday - Peds Ortho Education Conference
      • Online/virtual lectures lead by faculty
    • Friday  - Post-Operative Conference
      • Present cases from the week to which you were assigned and trauma cases you assisted with.  Review inpatient list for providers that are on call for the coming weekend.

     

    Monthly Conferences:

    • Journal Club
    • Musculoskeletal Tumor Conference
    • Morbidity & Mortality
    • Fellow Conference
    • Fellow Case Based Conference 


    Annual Conferences:

    • Children’s Hospital Pediatric Orthopaedic Day-April
    • University of Colorado Resident/Fellow Annual Alumni Visiting Professorship
    • Pediatric Sports Medicine Symposium
    • Pediatric Orthopaedic for the Primary Care Physician
    • International Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting or
    • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting 

    Research

    The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery fellowship program at Children's Hospital Colorado offers robust research opportunities. We have established a Musculoskeletal Research Center which provides an infrastructure that supports the ongoing efforts necessary to initiate, propagate, and complete projects. This enables our fellows and faculty to maximize their scholarly work, and continue to foster a robust clinical practice and educational experience.

    Research Opportunities

    Our program believes that research is an integral part of a well-rounded fellowship education experience. Our Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship program has three separate 1 week long rotations dedicated to the research endeavors of our fellows.  We ask the fellows to arrive on campus ready to be involved in research projects and rapidly integrate them into our research endeavors.  Our fellows are asked that they complete a project worthy of submitting as a manuscript to a published pediatric orthopaedic journal at the completion of their fellowship.  In doing so, our program is able to provide opportunities for basic science research, outcomes research, and clinical research and has a full-service Center for Gait and Motion Analysis, as well as a Biomechanics Laboratory, should their interest and research be in these areas. 

     

    Ongoing research

    ( Coming Soon)

    Benefits

    The stipend is commensurate with a University of Colorado Medical School PGY-6 salary. Please visit the Graduate Medical Education website for the full listing of resident/fellow benefits. The fellow is provided malpractice insurance, medical insurance (for self and dependents), and 21 days of vacation. The program also sponsors one continuing education/academic course.

    How to Apply

     

    The University of Colorado Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited program. The primary goal of the program is to create an educational experience that will lead to the development of well-rounded and competent surgeons that are capable of managing all aspects of pediatric orthopedic surgery practice. 

    Duration: 1 year. (August 1 - July 31)

    Application Deadline: October 31 prior to the Spring match

    More information or how to apply: 

    Applicants must apply by December 1st of each year prior to the applicable Spring match.

    Applications must be made through the San Francisco match, using the Central Application Service (CAS).

    For additional information, contact: 
    Caryl.Griffith-Abratique@childrenscolorado.org


    Requirements

    • Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program in Orthopedic Surgery
    • Must be licensed to practice in the state of Colorado and have a current DEA license
    • Completed CAS Application
    • Medical School Transcript
    • USMLE Transcript of Scores (Steps 1, 2, and 3)
    • 3 Letters of Reference
    • Medical License
    • Medical School Dean's Letter (MSPE)

    Applications submitted by international medical graduates must also include the following:

    • ECFMG certificate
    • For more information regarding international medical graduate requirements, please visit the GME International Medical Graduates page

    Residents in our program must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylum, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow residents to legally train at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.

     

    Attending Staff

    Klane K. White, MD, MSc

    Klane K. White, MD, MSc
    Chair, Pediatric Orthopedics
    Professor

    Mark Erickson, MD

    Mark Erickson, MD 

    Program Director,
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Program
     

    Jay Albright, MD

    Jay Albright, MD
    Surgical Director of Sports Medicine
     

    Sayan De, MD

    Sayan De, MD
    Assistant Professor  

    Nathan Donaldson, MD
    Nathan Donaldson, MD
    Associate Professor
    Sumeet Garg, MD
    Sumeet Garg, MD
    Associate Professor
    Gaia Georgopoulos, MD
    Gaia Georgopoulos, MD
    Associate Professor
    Nancy Hadley-Miller, MD

    Nancy Hadley-Miller, MD
    Professor

    Margaret Siobhan Murphy-Zane, MD

    Margaret Siobhan Murphy-Zane, MD
    Assistant Professor

    Courtney Sellberg, MD Gaia Georgopoulos, MD
    Courtney Sellberg, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Jason Rhodes, MD
    Jason Rhodes, MD 
    Associate Professor
    Julia Sanders, MD
    Julia Sanders, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Sarah Sibbel, MD
    Sarah Sibbel, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Stephanie Mayer, MD
    Curtis Vandenberg, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Caryl Griffith-Abratique

    Program Coordinator
    Caryl Griffith-Abratique
    Caryl.Griffith-Abratique@childrenscolorado.org


    Fellows


    Dr. Mariano Garay Claudio

    Dr. Mariano Garay Claudio

    Dr. Mariano Garay Claudio was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, and grew up with his parents and two sisters. He went to The Pennsylvania State University for his undergrad and medical school and completed his residency at the Allegheny General Hospital. He enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, running, and hiking. Dr. Garay Claudio can be reached via email at mariano.garayclaudio@childrensscolorado.org

     

     

     


    Dr. Radomir DimovskiDr. Radomir Dimovski

    Dr. Radomir Dimovski was born in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Detroit, where his family emigrated from Macedonia, with his parents and brother. He went to undergrad and completed his MD, MA, and residency at Wayne State University. He enjoys all sports (especially basketball, golf, and fly fishing) as well as an eclectic array of music, collecting sneakers, and going on hikes or walks with his wife Jane. Dr. Dimovski can be reached via email at radomir.dimovski@childrenscolorado.org

    Name Current Position Year
    Paul Fleissner Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Akron, OH
     
    George Harrington Memorial Bone Joint Center
    Las Cruses, MN
     
    David Ostrowski   1981-1982
    Gaia Georgopoulos University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, CO
    1986-1987
    Thomas Ambrose Avera Orthopedics
    Sioux Falls, SD
    1988-1989
    Nelson Davino Texas Children’s Hospital
    Sugar Land, TX
    1991-1992
    Mindy Seigel UC Health
    Colorado Springs, CO
    1992-1993
    Joel Tupper Private Practice
    Edmond, OK
    1994-1995
    Mark Sangimino Allegheny Orthopedic Associates,
    Pittsburg, PA
    1996-1997
    Jim McCarthy Children’s Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, OH
    1996-1997
    Paul Saluan Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center
    Cleveland, OH
    1998-1999
    Jim Green Meredian Orthopedic Clinic,
    Meridian, Mississippi
    1998-1999
    Greg Schmale University of Washington
    Bellevue, WA
    2000-2001
    Kapil Gangwal Providence Health
    Everette, WA
    2001-2002
     Dan Ferrel Overland Park Orthopedics
    Overland, KS
    2002-2003
    Laurel Saliman Swedish Pediatric Orthopedic
    Seattle, WA
    2002-2003
    John Polousky Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine
    Akron, OH
    2005-2006
    Jefferson Jex Adventist Health
    Rockville, MD
    2007-2008
    Terry Mueller Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical
    Fort Gordon, GA
    2008-2009
    Travis Murray University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO 2008-2009
    Amy Henning   2009-2010
    Tim Mickel Valley Children’s Health
    Madera, CA
    2009-2010
    Ryan Hartman Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
    Fort Collins, CO
    2010-2011
    Barsi, James Stony Brook Medical University
    Commack, NY
    2010-2011
    Alfred Mansour UTHealth Memorial Hermann
    Houston, TX
    2010-2011
    Sayan De University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, CO
    2011-2012
    Courtney Holland Community Health
    Kokomo, IN
    2011-2012
    Brien Rabenhorst Arkansas Children’s Hospital
    Littlerock, AK
    2012-2013
    Joseph D. Stone UNC Orthopaedics
    Chapel Hill, NC
    2012-2013
    Stephanie Mayer University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, CO
    2013-2014
    Curtis Vandenberg Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, CA
    2013-2014
    Krister Freese Shriners Hospital for Children
    Portland, OR
    2014-2015
    Khalid Hesham SUNY Downstate Orthopaedic Surgery
    Brooklyn , NY
    2014-2015
    Steven Gibbons UTHealth
    San Antonio, TX
    2015-2016
    Courtney O'Donnell University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, CO
    2015-2016
    David Frumberg Yale School of Medicine
    New Haven, CT
    2016-2017
    Kimberly Spahn Naval Medical Center
    San Diego, CA
    2016-2017
    Jessica Traver UTHealth Memorial Hermann
    Houston, TX
    2017-2018
    Wendy Ramalingam Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
    Cincinnati, OH
    2017-2018
    Romie Gibly Lurie Children’s Hospital
    Chicago, IL
    2018-2019
    Leonard Wade Faulk Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center
    Golden, CO
    2018-2019
    Stephanie Pearce

    Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
    Norfolk, VA

    2019-2020
    Alison Dittmer-Flemig Gillette Children’s
    St. Paul, MN
    2019-2020
    Aaron Brandt

    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Baltimore, MD

    2020-2021
    Hanna Mendez University of Colorado UC Health
    Colorado Springs, CO
    2020-2021
    Brennan Roper Memorial Herman
    The Woodlands, TX
    2021-2022
    Oduche Igboechi University of Maryland Medical Center
    Baltimore, MD
    2021-2022

    Curtis VandenBerg, MD
    Reflections on Children’s Hospital Colorado
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship – 8/1/2013-7/31/2014

    The time I was able to spend at Children’s Hospital Colorado as a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellow has been one of the most positive and rewarding aspects of any part of my education or training.  On an educational, professional, and personal level, I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend a year at CHCO. 

    First, educationally, I think that CHCO offers opportunities to learn every major discipline in pediatric orthopaedics from faculty who are practicing these subspecialties at levels that are as high as anywhere in the country.  The conference curriculum is also very well done.  Each Monday I presented in front of the entire department on a case or topic that I would encounter that week.  This experience greatly expanded not only my knowledge of the topics that I presented, but also enabled me to increase my skill and confidence in presenting.  The conference schedule is very thorough, but not onerous, and provides the right balance of academic conference activity.

    I also found there to be a multitude of educational opportunities outside of clinical and conference activities.  The research infrastructure for the department is very well supported with research staff and funding.  Conducting solid research is very doable in a one-year time frame because of this infrastructure, and the faculty are all very supportive of research activity from a mentorship standpoint, and also will provide time to work on research.  Given the frequent interaction with residents, there are many opportunities to develop teaching skills with residents in clinical settings and conferences.  Because of the mentorship from faculty members, I found that leadership development was also part of the “curriculum” of the fellowship.  When I wanted to travel for an international orthopaedic service trip, this was strongly encouraged and supported by the faculty as well.

    The greatest strengths of the fellowship program at CHCO are the people.  I felt that all of the faculty members genuinely cared about my education, and made significant efforts to support my learning goals and provide support and mentorship.  I felt that I was a valuable member of the team for the year, and I was respected and given appropriate autonomy to grow and develop throughout the year.

    My year in Denver absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I would not trade the experience for any other fellowship training program that I can think of.  I was very fortunate to have the chance to learn from such great mentors while taking advantage of the multitude of educational opportunities that are offered at CHCO.  I am equally thankful to now be part of the CHCO alumni family.

     


     

    Stephanie W. Mayer, MD
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship – 8/1/2013-7/31/2014

    I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience as a fellow at Children’s Hospital Colorado. I was impressed on the interview day at how cohesive the entire pediatric orthopaedic department was from the attendings to PAs, to fellows and residents rotating on the service. This was absolutely the case during the year, and the commitment to excellence in patient care, research, training fellows and residents, and to each other to be a great department is evident every day. 

    Throughout each week, the didactic program designed to focus on both specific subspecialties within pediatric orthopaedics as well as to learn from the pre-operative and post-operative plans for a variety of conditions. Discussing indications and post-operative protocols each week gave me a chance to absorb the knowledge gained from years of experience of the faculty.

    The breadth and depth of cases allowed for a rich learning experience in the OR. There is never a shortage of interesting cases to learn from. The diverse background of the faculty gave me a chance to see many different techniques and philosophies, and I was able to take away pearls from each of them every day. The OR staff are very welcoming and embrace the fellows even though we are there only a short time. 

    I came to CHC with an interest in the subspecialties within pediatric orthopaedics of sports and hip. With the elective time built into the rotation schedule, I was able to spend several extra months honing in on the skills that I will use most in practice. This is a unique luxury within fellowship. 

    The ability to complete research projects is greatly facilitated by the many research assistants working in the department. They are a team of very motivated and bright people who are ready and willing to help you successfully complete any research endeavors you embark on during fellowship. 

    I feel confident in my knowledge and skill set after fellowship at CHC and would choose this fellowship again in a heartbeat. I even liked it so much I wanted to come back as an attending! I am looking forward to joining the faculty next fall! 

     



    Alfred Mansour, MD
    Class of 2010-2011

    I thought the program did a great job of maximizing education and minimizing service.  The mentor approach was nice because it allowed some continuity of care yet still allowed a component of flexibility to develop a special interest.  The amount of call was very appropriate and allowed some graduated autonomy and teaching with the residents.  The pre- and postop conferences were a good chance to discuss cases and allow direct learning. 

    Every single faculty member seemed to have a sincere interest in teaching and it really impacted my training.  Everyone was approachable and eager to teach.  It was fantastic.

    I seriously had so much fun this year.  The learning environment is nonthreatening, the ancillary staff is incredibly welcoming and supportive, and the surgical experience is likely unparalleled.  I would train here again in a heartbeat and would have been even more excited to match here had I know how great it was.  I doubt there are many places that can offer the same level and breadth of training.  Period, the end.

    Contact Us

    Caryl Griffith-Abratique
    Education Program Coordinator, Orthopedic Institute
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Program
    13123 East 16th Avenue, Box 060, Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone: (720) 777- 4640    Fax: (720) 777-7268
    Email: caryl.griffith-abratique@childrenscolorado.org

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