The Fellow will participate in approximately 50 major spine procedures. The most common pathologies include myelomeningocele, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and congenital and idiopathic scoliosis. In clinic, the Fellow will have the opportunity to evaluate both new and returning patients. The Fellow is responsible for daily rounds on all spine patients in the hospital. In addition, the Fellow continues with obligations at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center during this time.
All fellows have two projects to complete before the year's end.
These will be presented at the annual Thesis Day. Dr. John Lubicky is the Chief Surgeon at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. Dr. Kim Hammerberg is the head of Spine Surgery at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. No applicant will be accepted without a personal interview which will be conducted in the Spring of the preceding year. Applicants must be Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeons and have or obtain an Illinois Medical License.