Fellowship
The William Harris Foundation Career Development Award in Hip Surgery-ANCHOR
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Dr. Patrick WhitlockCo-Director Hip Preservation Program
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
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Dr. Michael KainInpatient Orthopedic Medical Director
Boston University School of Medicine
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Dr. Robert WestermannDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
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Dr. Cecilia Pascual-GarridoDepartment of Orthopedics
Adult Reconstruction and Young Adult Hip Service
Washington University School of Medicine
The 2023 – 2024 William H. Harris Career Development Award
in Hip Preservation
Co-sponsored by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and the ANCHOR Study Group
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University in collaboration with the Academic Network of Conservational Outcomes Research (ANCHOR) study group is pleased to announce the annual William H. Harris Career Development Award in Hip Preservation. This award has been developed to facilitate the training and career development of young surgeon/investigators interested in pursuing a career in the evolving field of hip preservation. This award creates a unique opportunity for focused clinical/surgical education, participation in the ANCHOR clinical research program and professional networking with experts in the field. The career development experience is characterized by:
- Three month program including 3 – 4 ANCHOR site visits.
- Site visits can be consecutive or independent during the program year (August 2023 – July 2024).
- Customization of the clinical and research activities in collaboration with the Program Director (John C. Clohisy, MD).
- Clinical observation, surgical observation, and mentored cadaveric skills work.
- Involvement in ANCHOR clinical research program.
- Sponsorship for three cadaveric surgical skills workshops during the career development program.
- One awardee per academic year.
- The award will cover travel, housing, cadaveric specimens, research support and three surgical workshops during the program.
- Participating ANCHOR sites: Washington University, Beaumont Hospital, BocaCare Orthopedics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, CHU de Quebec-Université Laval, Hospital For Special Services, Mayo Clinic, Northwestern Medical Group, The Ottawa Hospital, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Stanford School of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Scottish Rite for Children, Twin Cities Orthopedics, University of Colorado, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, University of Utah, Vanderbilt University.
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicants should be Board eligible or board certified with completion of an orthopaedic residency program and preferably an orthopaedic surgery fellowship (including Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Trauma, or Pediatrics). A strong interest in hip preservation and an academic career are preferred. Applicants may apply during their fellowship year.
Application process:
- Personal statement indicating an interest in hip preservation surgery and the career development award.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Curriculum Vitae (including education and license/examinations).
- Please submit applications no later than April 14, 2023 by using the electronic application below
To apply for the ANCHOR Fellowship, please enter the requested information below and then press the "SUBMIT" button
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