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The Soundarapandian Trauma Fellowship Program

The Soundarapandian Trauma Orthopaedic Fellowship Program at Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital is a one-year, intensive training program designed to provide orthopaedic surgeons with advanced knowledge and practical experience in managing complex trauma cases. The program aims to enhance the clinical skills and decision-making abilities of fellows in both acute and reconstructive trauma care.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Trauma Exposure

At Soundarapadian, we treat a large number of patients with different levels and types of trauma. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in treating a wide range of orthopaedic trauma cases, including fractures, dislocations, polytrauma, and complex injuries to the extremities, pelvis, and spine.

Surgical Training

Fellows will work closely with senior trauma surgeons, participating in a high volume of surgical procedures, from initial fracture stabilisation to post-traumatic reconstruction. This exposure will enhance the fellow’s expertise in using various techniques, such as external fixation, intramedullary nailing, and plate fixation.

Non-Operative Care

The fellowship also emphasises non-operative management strategies, including rehabilitation protocols and long-term follow-up care to optimise patient recovery.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Fellows will collaborate with experts from various specialties, including plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery, to manage complex trauma cases requiring a multidisciplinary approach

On-Call Duties

To provide real-world experience, fellows will participate in on-call duties, responding to emergency trauma cases and learning to make critical decisions under pressure.

Academic and Research Involvement

In addition to clinical work, fellows will engage in academic activities such as case presentations, journal clubs, and trauma conferences. They will also have opportunities to conduct clinical research in trauma care and contribute to the hospital’s growing body of trauma-related research.

Learning Objectives

  • Master the assessment and treatment of both simple and complex fractures.
  • Develop expertise in advanced surgical techniques for trauma care.
  • Enhance skills in managing trauma complications, such as infections, malunion, and nonunion of fractures.
  • Gain a deep understanding of the rehabilitation process and long-term recovery for trauma patients.
  • Improve decision-making and leadership skills in managing trauma teams and emergency situations.

Eligibility

  • MS (Ortho) / DNB (Ortho)

Program Structure

  • Duration: 1 year
  • Supervision: Fellows will train under the direct supervision of senior orthopaedic trauma consultants.
  • Rotations: The fellowship includes rotations through the emergency department, trauma wards, and operating theatres, ensuring comprehensive exposure to both inpatient and outpatient trauma care.

Fellowship Seats

  • 2 positions available annually

Selection Process

Fellows are chosen based on personal interviews with senior consultants, including Dr. Sivamurugan and Dr. Ravi Subramaniam. Interviews take place in June, with the fellowship running from September 1st to August 31st of the following year.

To apply for this fellowship program, email us on info@boneandjointindia.com

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