Orthopedic Fellowships

About the CORE Institute

Founded to fulfill a vision of orthopedic excellence, the Center for Orthopedic Research and Education (CORE) Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, encompasses the entire spectrum of orthopedic and musculoskeletal sciences. Consistent with our mission, we deliver the highest level of musculoskeletal healthcare built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care and outcomes.

Fellowship Programs 2026-2027

We are seeking Fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year to join our specialized training programs. These fellowships offer distinctive, intensive curricula designed to provide significant exposure to high-volume, complex cases and cutting-edge technologies.

Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship

This 12-month program offers extensive training under the guidance of highly experienced Adult Reconstruction attending surgeons. Fellows actively engage in over 500 routine and intricate adult reconstruction surgeries, including thorough training in robotics. The Adult Reconstructive Service handles one of the highest volumes of complex revision cases nationally, providing fellows with significant exposure to tumor reconstruction cases due to the faculty's diverse expertise.

Interventional Spine/Pain Medicine Fellowship

This 12-month clinical fellowship primarily focuses on non-operative spine care and interventional pain medicine. Fellows collaborate with physicians within a large, highly active, multidisciplinary group in Phoenix. The program offers comprehensive training in medication management, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, and electrodiagnostics, alongside opportunities for elective rotations in orthopedic spine surgery and neuroradiology. Successful completion makes fellows eligible to seek board certification through the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Spine Fellowship

The Spine Fellowship offers a one-year post-residency program in the management of spinal disorders. The Spine Division is comprised of talented leaders covering all areas of spine surgical treatment, supported by a team of pain management and rehabilitation specialists. Surgical training includes cutting-edge minimally invasive and open surgeries in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Fellows will actively prepare for and participate in monthly spine conferences and journal clubs, while benefiting from access to a biomechanical research laboratory, motion analysis laboratory, and a fully staffed clinical research infrastructure.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit a CV, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Completion of, or current participation in, an Orthopedic Surgery Residency in the United States or Canada is required.

For more information, please visit thecoreinstituteaz.com/fellowships/ or contact Susie Redell, Senior Program Coordinator, at susie.redell@thecoreinstitute.com or fellowships@thecoreinstitute.com.