Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine
Quexst Healthcare offers a unique opportunity to train with renowned experts in Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine. Our intensive 4-week program delves deep into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all musculoskeletal conditions affecting the back, neck, and spine.
Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine equips surgeons with the necessary skills and knowledge to address a wide range of spinal disorders, from simple to complex. This includes mastering advanced treatment modalities for bone, joint, nerve, muscle, and tendon issues. The program emphasizes a comprehensive approach, ensuring surgeons understand the roles of physiatrists and prioritize non-surgical and minimally invasive options whenever possible.
A Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine prepares surgeons for the intricacies of minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and subsequent patient rehabilitation for optimal strength restoration. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of both neurological and orthopedic aspects of spinal care, fostering effective collaboration with neurologists. The program tailors exposure to open and minimally invasive procedures based on your learning objectives outlined in the application.
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The 4-week clinical rotation provides hands-on experience through observation, assisting with procedures (based on your capabilities and patient consent), and working with models and real patients. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a course certificate from the teaching hospital. Please note that this certificate is not a registrable qualification.
Learning Points
Our experts work in following learning areas, however, your exposure of these learning points depends on cases with problems notified by patients at the time of your clinical rotation.
- General Considerations
- Biomechanics
- Anatomic Approaches
- The Cervical Degenerative Spine
- The Thoracic and Lumbar Degenerative Spine
- Spondylolisthesis
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adult Spinal Deformity
- Dysplastic and Congenital Deformities
- Paralytic Deformity
- Kyphosis and Postlaminectomy Deformities
- Trauma
- Sample Certificate
- Eligibility
Post graduate orthopedic Surgeons and Neuro surgeons are eligible to join this fellowship. Depending on learning objectives, number of years surgical experience is also important.
- Duration
4 Weeks
- Location
Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Baroda
Hands-on Experience in Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine
A core objective of our Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine program is to provide fellows with valuable hands-on experience. While the extent of this participation is ultimately determined by the attending mentor/faculty, we strive to create a rich learning environment. The number of cases you directly participate in will depend on patient flow during your Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine.
Fellows must adhere to the hospital schedule and meet the timing expectation to get the best exposure.
Additionally, a well-crafted statement of purpose is crucial. By effectively highlighting your existing skills and areas of interest, you can increase your chances of gaining more practical experience during your Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine.
Comprehensive Curriculum for Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine
Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine surgery equips surgeons with the necessary skills and knowledge to address a wide range of spinal disorders, from simple to complex. This includes mastering advanced treatment modalities for bone, joint, nerve, muscle, and tendon issues. The program emphasizes a comprehensive approach, ensuring surgeons understand the roles of physiatrists and prioritize non-surgical and minimally invasive options whenever possible.
A Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine Surgery prepares surgeons for the intricacies of minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and subsequent patient rehabilitation for optimal strength restoration. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of both neurological and orthopedic aspects of spinal care, fostering effective collaboration with neurologists. The program tailors exposure to open and minimally invasive procedures based on your learning objectives outlined in the application.
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YOUR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
To ensure a successful application for our Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine program, please submit the following complete documentation:
Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV that comprehensively details your educational background, professional experience, and achievements is crucial.
Statement of Purpose (SOP): Consider your SOP the cornerstone of your application for the Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine. This document should clearly outline your motivations for pursuing this fellowship, your eagerness to acquire new skills, and your existing knowledge base. A well-crafted SOP can significantly enhance your chances of gaining practical experience during the program.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Certificates: Please submit certified copies of your undergraduate and postgraduate certificates to verify the qualifications listed in your CV.
Council Registration: Current medical council registration details are mandatory for eligibility to practice medicine and participate in the Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine.
Mentors
Dr. Pallav Bhatia
(Pune)
Dr. Rajesh Parasnis
(Pune)
Dr. Pramod Lokhande
(Pune)
Dr. Muralidharan V
(Chennai)
Dr. Pravin Padalkar
(Navi Mumbai)
Dr. Dheeraj Sonawane
(Mumbai)
Dr. Shaishav Shah
(BARODA)
HOW TO REGISTER
Applying for a Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine is an exciting step towards your career goals. To ensure a smooth application process, follow these steps carefully:
- Send us copies of your Medical Council Registration, degrees, and your CV in the specified format.
- Send us your statement of Purpose of Motivation letter stating your learning objectives.
- Let us know preferred & suitable time slot for your rotation. We typically start on First Monday of the month
- Your request with documents provided by you will be sent for eligibility confirmation and availability of time slot requested by you.
- On receiving confirmation, the eligibility confirmation cum proforma invoice will be sent to you. The initial booking amount needs be paid as mentioned in Proforma Invoice.
- Our concierge service can help you book the travel and Stay.
- Pay the balance fee as per the schedule given in the Proforma Invoice and start making the plans for joining the clinical rotation.
- You will receive an undertaking to be signed by you. Please go through the undertaking carefully and send us the signed copy of the same.
- On receiving the signed declaration, you will receive the intimation of joining guidelines for your clinical rotation.
- Please carry your and your address proof & original certificates for verification by the teaching hospital.
- Please make sure you contact the contact person on the say before joining the fellowship and confirm the time and location.
What's Next After Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine?
Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine Surgery: Deepen Your Expertise in Spinal Care
In addition to our esteemed Fellowship in Spine Surgery, we offer a range of specialized fellowship programs to propel your career in orthopedics.
Explore our programs in Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and more!
Looking beyond Spine Surgery? Discover Your Path:
Our comprehensive selection of fellowship programs extends beyond the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship. Discover your ideal path in Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, or even international opportunities.
Fellowship Programs:
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy: Interested in minimally invasive joint surgery? Consider our Fellowship in Arthroscopy alongside our Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship.
- Fellowship in Arthroplasty: For those passionate about joint replacement, we also offer a Fellowship in Arthroplasty, complementing your Spine Fellowship experience.
- International Fellowship: Broaden your horizons with our International Fellowship program. This unique opportunity complements your Advanced Spine Surgery Fellowship.
Not Ready for a Full Fellowship in Orthopedics Spine Surgery?
We understand that fellowship programs are a significant commitment. If you’re seeking to enhance your current skillset, consider our Observerships in Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty alongside your Fellowship in Spine Surgery.
Terms & Conditions
- As the Clinical Rotation are conducted in private hospitals, to protect the interest of the patients and as per medical ethics, the student will only observe the patients and surgeries. The intention is to give the student opportunity to learn through hands-on experience, however, the decision to provide wash-up or scrub opportunity to the student will be taken by the mentor during the rotation period depending on the skills and knowledge of the student.
- This is full time learning opportunity, student is expected to be present for minimum 10 hours for 6 days a week.
- Medical Council registration is required
- The cost of medical council registration will be borne by the student. The rotation duration is minimum 4 weeks or as defined in eligibility confirmation letter. The clinical rotation period is without a break. There are pre-defined start and end dates. Students need to comply to the pre-defined dates.
- Patient flow with any mentor and at different time of the year can not be predicted and cannot be committed to.
- A student is expected to travel to learn , if required where ever the mentor is conducting a case. The student could be asked to be present to assist / observe a case at any time of the day.
- The registration is valid for 6 months. The student must join the rotation within 6 months of registration date.
- The Initial Instalment of fees paid by the student is non-refundable under all conditions. In case of cancellation of rotation by the mentor or teaching hospital, the same will be re-scheduled & no refund will be given.
- This proforma invoice defines the scheduled dates of your rotation. The same can be modified only once, minimum one month before the joining date. The modification request must be sent on fellowships@quexst.com in writing. the new scheduled date must be within 6 months of date of registration.
- The modification request must be sent on support@quexst.com for the new schedule date 6 weeks prior and the re-scheduled date must be within 6 months of initial registration of fellowship program.
Fellowships are not structured, the fellow is expected to get complete practical knowledge, hence the fellow will shadow the mentor and will be involved in many professional activities as advised by the mentor
Only those with Surgery qualification and registered with Medical Council are eligible for fellowships. MBBS doctors may be given an opportunity to observe.
The Patient flow is not predictable; hence number of surgeries are not committed to. The mentor will try to give the best possible practical exposure to the student.
The intension is to give hands-on exposure, however, the level participation in the surgery by the fellow is at complete discretion of the mentor. Independent surgeries are not given to the fellow.
You will get a fellowship certificate signed by your mentor, on successful completion. The awarded certificate is not a registrable qualification.
Yes. Attendance of 4 weeks duration is mandatory to earn fellowship certificate.
No, online fellowships are not available.
These are short duration fees applicable fellowships. No stipend is paid.
Fellowship student is expected to participate and learn through OPD, OT, Wards. Understanding, analyzing all cases and maintain a logbook of all cases worked on.
These fellowships are not accredited.
The time slot of the expert mentor needs to be booked prior to the fellowship dates, hence full payment needs to received, minimum one month before the fellowship start date.
It is not possible for the mentor to talk to every student, hence a good statement of purpose(SOP) needs to be submitted. The mentor will review the SOP confirm on meeting the learning objectives of the fellow. The purpose is served by the SOP confirmation, which is given as eligibility confirmation.
It is not advisable to split the fellowship duration into weekly segments, however, if required it can be split into maximum 2 slots.
Yes. It is possible to share references , once the prospective student shows the commitment to join by submitting the required documents. Please be in touch with our counselors for the same.
We have mentors in multiple cities, Please check availability with our counselor
Copies of MBBS, Post graduate certificate, medical council registration and Statement of purpose with the latest updated CV.
All documents are mandatory for fellowship registration. The documents required are Copies of MBBS, Post graduate certificate, medical council registration and Statement of purpose with the latest updated CV.
It is important to submit updated CV and SOP to get good fellowship experience. It is through these documents, your mentor understands your professional expertise.
While completing the Post graduation, it is better to opt for Observership and fellowship after completing the PG. The mentor will be able to give better hands-on to those who are qualified.
It is good to plan and register for the fellowship 4 months advance and latest at least 2 months before the start date.
Fellow must confirm the joining date 45 days before the start date.
You need to manage your own stay arrangement, closest to the place of work.
The fellow is expected to follow the timings as defined by the hospital / mentor, Typically about 10 hrs a day, Monday to Friday. However, depending on the cases, the mentor may ask the fellow to attend surgeries on weekend also.
The fellowship once scheduled should not be changed. Only under emergency conditions and approved by the mentor the schedule may be changed. However, a change will have commercial impact.
The opportunity to wash or scrub is at the discretion of the mentor. It is important for the fellow to show keen interest in learning and sharing the existing skills through the CV, statement of purpose and particularly to get good hands-on exposure.
Yes. Every fellow needs to maintain a log book, for successful completion.
For any concerns, issues please contact, Quexst Healthcare Operations or Counselor who helped you to register for the fellowship.
It would be possible, however, please check with the counselor availability of the positions with the mentor. We typically one student to a mentor at a time. However, based on the patient flow, it is possible to assign more than one fellow, some times.
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My fellowship under Dr Rajesh Parasnis sir was great. He teaches from the very basic in each and every surgery. He is very friendly and have learned soft skills from sir. With sir spine surgery is very simple and easy.
A great learning experience
I joined spine fellowship under dr pallv bhatia sir at lokmanya hospital pune. You get chance to get scrub in every case from day 1. Got hands on also. Sir is very friendly. Overall very good experience
Dr. Deepak Rai
It’s a great learning experience
Dr Raghu K.S
Excellent, Dr. Rajesh Sir, was kind enough to answer all my queries. Dr. Rajesh Sir, Dr. Sachin P, Dr. Sharadh K and his team. were a good. I am happy for being part of this team.
Dr Sumit Kumar
Overall it was an satisfying and overwhelming experience with Dr. Rajesh Parasnis sir, yes Rajesh Parasnis is very helpful all the time not just academics, sir word of wisdom are priceless. it definitely help me in choosing the right way in spine practice. I had seen a good number of cases as well as opo’s. Both hospital and opo’s are state of the art and all the staff member’s are very supportive too. It was an amazing 1 month journey with sir and his team. I will be highly obliged to sir and his team for the learning i have undergone.
Dr.Mukesh Kumar
Conversation was good. I m very hopeful about fellowship after conversation.
Please kindly fulfill my hope if possible
Thank you
Dr. Rahul Parmar
I am Dr Rahul Parmar from Anand, Gujarat and have completed one month Spine Fellowship at Pune under Dr Arvind Bhave Sir in March, 2021. It was really good experience. As I got to scrub almost everyday at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital,Pune. And I got to speak and discuss with other 5 faculties including Dr. Amol Rege Sir . I have learned more things about Minimal Invasive Spine Approach and vertebroplasty and endoscopic spine surgeries too.
It helped me on deciding the cases on routine spine practice a lot. I also went through daily routine rounds. Where we discussed about different kind of management protocols and exercise programs for better patient care.
Dr. Arvind Bhave was very helpful in helping me in case based discussions. I will certainly recommend this Spine Fellowship programme to other colleagues.
Dr Amlan Dash
My overall experience with my mentor Dr Pravin Padalkar was good. Pravin sir is exceptionally good in resolving my queries. A small suggestion from my side – Quexst can consider to help in the accommodation
