The goal of this fellowship is to provide training in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive. Priority will be given to applicants who have a commitment to a career in academic orthopaedics. Experience will be obtained in both nonoperative and operative treatment of primarily adult spinal disorders. Exposure as an observer for surgical treatment of spine deformity in children and adolescents will also be available. There is a close working relationship with the Division of Neurosurgery, which will allow the Fellow to broaden his/her experience for evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders. The Fellow will be encouraged to complete a clinical research project while in training. Time will be allotted each week for basic science research in a fully tooled and manned biomechanics laboratory. There are ongoing weekly conferences related to spinal conditions and, in addition, the Fellow will be encouraged to participate in resident education. All applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited residency in orthopaedic surgery and hold a North Carolina medical license.

 

William J. Richardson, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Adult Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Box 3077
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-5711
Fax: (919) 681-7366
Fellowship Email: wilke005@mc.duke.edu