A fellow is an orthopaedic surgeon who is fully licensed and board eligible. These individuals are selected from over 100 qualified graduates of top orthopaedic surgery residency programs nationwide to participate in our 12 month Fellowship Program. Fellows are important members of the team dedicated to the care of patients with injuries of both upper and lower extremities. Weekly clinics, arthroscopic procedures, open surgical treatment, and research requirements form the core responsibilities of our Fellowship Program. Other activities include weekly conferences on the latest techniques and information in orthopaedic sports medicine.
Mission Statement:
The goal of our fellowship program is to provide top-level education and training, placing emphasis on developing the necessary decision-making and surgical skills required in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Program Aims:
Ensure fellows, within their one year of training, are confident and competent in the on the medical and musculoskeletal problems unique to all athletes at all levels of participation, graduating the program to become advancers in the subspecialty of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, while providing the highest quality and safest patient care possible.
Salary, Benefits, and Policies:
- Salary: $50,000 annually
- Benefits include medical, dental, and health insurance options (effective date is first day of fellowship). Options for additional coverages (disability, hospitalization, life) and/or dependent coverage is available. Benefits available can be found here. *Health, Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment.
- Professional liability insurance is provided at no cost to the fellow.
- Parental time, sick time, and leaves of absences are permitted as required by ACGME and Federal Law.
- No set amount of paid time off – the program allows for doctor’s appointments, bereavement, Jury Duty, mental health appointments.
- Due to the short duration of the fellowship program, there is not a set amount of vacation time allowed.
- Only ACGME-accredited positions are eligible for the Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
- Graduate Medical Education Policies
- Sample contracts can be found here.
Application Process
Applications and documents are submitted through SFMatch for consideration for our program. The SFMatch and our program requires the following materials:
Please submit your application for the AREF Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship through the SF Match Program: sfmatch.org
The SF Match requires the following documents:
- Completed and signed Central Application Service (CAS) application forms
- distribution list and payment
- USMLE scores
- Three (3) letters of reference
- Updated CV (please see SF Match format)
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Fellowship Director:
Asst. Fellowship Director:
Roger V. Ostrander, MD
Duration: 12 months
Positions: 7 = 4 (ACGME accredited), 3 (non-accredited*)
*Non-accredited fellows will receive the same curriculum, rotation schedule, and sports coverage assignments. Non-accredited fellows are ineligible to sit for the ABOS CAQ examination.
Our 2020-2021 Fellows
“Being here at Andrews has been an experience of a lifetime. Getting to train and work alongside the team here, including the physical therapists, the athletic trainers, the various attendings, and Dr. Andrews, has provided me with an immeasurable amount of knowledge. This year has taught me what it truly means to be a Sport Medicine physician, and I look forward to carrying those teachings into my practice.”
Justen Elbayar, MD
2019-2020 Orthopaedic Fellow
“Andrews Institute is a wonderful place to learn Sports Medicine and to further the field through research and interaction with national leaders. It has contributed significantly to my growth as a doctor and given me a strong network of colleagues to work with now and in the future. I am coming away with a strong foundation for beginning my own practice.”
Jack McKay, MD
2019-2020 Orthopaedic Fellow
“As a young surgeon, one of the most important qualities in my training is to have a mentor to guide me in my own practice. Being here at Andrews has given me the opportunity to be exposed to multiple people in that role – not only Dr. Andrews, but his partners as well. I am honored to be here; this place is like nowhere else!”
Dr. Benjamin Cox, 2017-18 Fellow
“It is truly an honor to learn from some of the best. The team at Andrews Institute, the Research Foundation, and Baptist Health are incredible and provide world class care to every patient. My experience as a fellow this year has taught me lessons in every aspect of healthcare and sports medicine that I will carry forward with me in the future. The value of connections and mentorship this fellowship has afforded to me is truly remarkable and I am excited to have joined this network.”
Joanne Baird, MD
2019-2020 Orthopaedic Fellow