Fellowships - Pediatrics

Introduction

The Pediatric Fellowship involves a one year experience of intensive post-residency training in disorders and injuries specifically related to young children. This fellowship combines a diverse and active operative and clinical schedule with a unique opportunity for basic science and clinical research. While working with the three full time pediatric orhopaedic surgeons on staff, the Fellow will gain wide exposure to all aspects of the field. With a reasonable call schedule and very active operating room experience, the Fellow will be expected to participate in resident education, conferences, and research.

Faculty

Michael G. Ehrlich, M.D., Fellowship Director: Dr. Ehrlich is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His orthopaedic residency was followed by a pediatric orthopaedic/research fellowship at the Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Ehrlich was the Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School before coming to Brown University in 1990. He just completed six years as the Chairman of the Research Committee for both the Academic Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and has twice been a permanent member of the Study Section on Orthopaedics and Musculoskeltal Disease for the National Institutes of Health. He was also Chairman of the Committee on Research of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. He received the M.A. ad eundem award at Brown, the Excellence in Research Award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Kappa Delta Award from the AAOS for the best orthopaedic research in the United States. Dr. Ehrlich became president of the Academic Orthopaedic Society in 1999. He was previously President of the Orthopaedic Research Society. In 1998 he received the Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award, Lifetime Contribution to Pediatric Orthopaedics from the Pediatric Orthopaedics Society of North America. In 1998 he received an Endowed Chair, the Vincent Zecchino, M.D. Professorship of Orthopaedic Surgery, and was honored with the creation of the Michael G. Ehrlich M.D. Professorship of Orthopaedic Resarch. He has authored more than 200 journal articles, book chapters and abstracts. Some of Dr. Ehrlich's research interests include limb-lengthening physiology, neuromuscular disorders in children and growth plate transplantation.

 

Craig P. Eberson, M.D.: Dr. Eberson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Brown University, followed by a fellowship in pediatric and adult orthopaedic trauma for an additional year, also at Brown. He completed his training with a year at the renowned Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX, where he served as the Edwards Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis. He returned to Rhode Island to direct the Pediatric Spine Service for the Department of Orthopaedics, and has authored numerous book chapters, scientific papers, and national presentations related to the orthopaedic care of children. His current clinical interests lie in the treatment of scoliosis and other spinal disorders, congenital or acquired problems of the lower extremities in children, and pediatric fracture care. His research interests include the treatment of spinal disorders via a minimally invasive approach, improving the success of limb-lengthening procedures, and the treatment of pediatric musculoskeletal injuries.

 

Patricia Solga, M.D.: In 1990, the Department of Orthopaedics began expanding the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics with the addition of Dr. Solga. Doctor Solga is a graduate of New York University and Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic residency at Yale and her Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. She has a special interest in pediatric trauma. In addition, she is the Orthopaedic Director of the Child Development Center. In addition to her teaching responsibilities she also represents the Brown University Orthopaedics Department as a member of the Post-Graduate Referral Committee.

 

Julia A. Katarincic, M.D.: Dr. Katarincic is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic residency at Brown University and a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Katarincic practiced at the Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital before returning to Providence to join University Orthopedics in 2002. Dr. Katarincic is a member of the Division of Hand Surgery treating both adults and children with a variety of upper extremity problems with a special interest in congenital hand and brachial plexus injuries.

 

Clinical Practice

Rhode Island Hospital houses the only children's hospital in Rhode Island (Hasbro Childrens Hospital) and the only Level I trauma center in the area. In addition to a general pediatric orthopaedic clinic, there are separate multidiciplinary clinics for cerebral palsy, myelodysplasia and muscular dystrophy. One of the attending surgeons focuses primarily on pediatric spine disorders.

Research

Basic Science and Clinical research on problems related to Pediatric Orthopaedics is a primary interest of the Pediatric Division. It is mandatory for the fellow to become involved in his or her own research project related to pediatric orthopaedics during the year. The current research focus is on the biology of distraction osteogenesis. The Orthopaedic Department maintains extensive Orthopaedic Research Laboratories currently staffed by a several Ph.D. level investigators and full time research assistants. Many Brown University undergraduates, medical students and residents also participate in the ongoing research efforts. Our goal is for the fellow to have one or two comprehensive projects completed by the end of the year which would be suitable for presentation at a national meeting and subsequent publication. The fellowship places an important emphasis on academic productivity and we expect the fellow to complement the goals of the fellowship as well as improve their own basic science skills.

The Details

The salary is competitive with the typical Post Graduate Year 6 (PGY6) range. Full health care benefits are provided. The fellowship year is from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. Two weeks of vacation are provided and some flexibility is available should job interview requirements arise.

The Goal

The goal of this fellowship is to produce a well-rounded, academic, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with a broad knowledge of patient evaluation, decision making, preoperative planning, operative technique, postoperative care, and research. This fellowship is intended for someone with academic aspirations.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Application Process:

For questions and to obtain an application, please contact:

Diane Ormond
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Michael G. Ehrlich
Department of Orthopaedics
Rhode Island Hospital
Coop Bldg. Room 170.36
593 Eddy Street
Providence , RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5895
Fax: 401-444-6518
E-mail: Michael_Ehrlich@brown.edu

ALUMI	FELLOW	CURRENT LOCATION
2006-2006	Elizabeth Weber, M.D.	Hartford, CT
1997-1998	Margaret Murphy-Zane, M.D.	Boston, MA
1997-1998	Donna Pacicca, M.D.	Kansas City, MO
1995-1996	Timothy E. Radomisli, M.D.	New York, NY
1993-1994	Errol Mortimer, M.D.	Worcester, MA
1992-1993	Melbourne Boynton, M.D.	Rutland, VT
1991-1992	Reggie Hamby, M.D.	Evansville, IN
1990-1991	Azriel Benaroya, M.D.	Elmhurst, NY