AIMS Spine Surgery Fellowship

Supervisor: Dr John Choi

Our clinic hosts international and local spine surgeons for clinical and research fellowship as well as short term observerships.

Introduction

Our spinal fellowship program is accredited by the Australia Institute of Musculo-Skeletal Research (AIMS) and is available for durations of 6 and 12 months. Our fellow gains clinical care experience by working closely with our surgeon on a daily basis in theatre and out-patient clinics as well as teaching ward rounds. We provide a mentoring structure that results in our fellows being able to work as independent spine surgeons upon completion of our program.

Clinical Experience

A typical week would include 5-6 sessions in the operating room, 3-4 sessions of outpatient clinics and 1 session dedicated to research.

Surgical Case Load

Annual Case Log -> 350 Spinal Operations

Cervical Degenerative: 35%

Lumbar Degenerative: 45%

Trauma & Tumour: 10%

Scoliosis: 10%

Fellows will experience a wide breadth of spinal surgery repertoire especially ATP, lumbar TDR, cervical TDR, Biportal Endoscopy, Robotic Spine Surgery and Adult deformity surgery.

Research

There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and research. Fellows are expected to complete set research requirements and will be funded to travel to a conference to present their papers. It is expected that fellows complete a minimum of two projects during their 6 months period. Research fund of AUD$ 10,000 P.A. available.