Orthopedic Fellowships

About the CORE Institute

Founded to fulfill a vision of orthopedic excellence, the CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, encompasses the entire spectrum of orthopedic and musculoskeletal sciences. Consistent with this mission, the Institute delivers 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 Opportunities

The Institute is seeking Fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year for three distinct programs, each designed to provide intensive, high-volume training under the guidance of experienced faculty.

Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship

This 12-month program offers a distinctive, intensive curriculum where fellows undergo extensive training under highly experienced Adult Reconstruction attending surgeons. Based on previous years' experiences, fellows actively engage in over 500 routine and intricate adult reconstruction surgeries. The program includes thorough training in robotics and provides significant exposure to tumor reconstruction cases, leveraging the faculty's diverse expertise. The Adult Reconstructive Service handles one of the highest volumes of complex revision cases nationally.

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 actively practicing within a large, multidisciplinary group in Phoenix. Proficiency in various interventional spine procedures is a key aspect, encompassing epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, sympathetic blocks, peripheral joint and nerve injections, and stimulator trials. The program includes comprehensive training in medication management, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, and electrodiagnostics. Fellows also have the opportunity for elective rotations in orthopedic spine surgery and neuroradiology, alongside a multitude of research opportunities.

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 from anterior, lateral, and posterior approaches. Fellows gain experience with degenerative conditions, tumors, fractures, and adult deformity. The program emphasizes active participation in monthly spine conferences and journal clubs, with access to a biomechanical research laboratory, motion analysis laboratory, and a fully staffed clinical research infrastructure.

Application Process

Candidates must have completed or be currently participating in an Orthopedic Surgery Residency in the United States or Canada. Applications require a CV, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.

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