Welcome to the UCSF Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship
Contact Information
UCSF Orthopaedic Institute, 1500 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 476-6548 FAX: (415) 885-3838. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send an email to our education team at orthoeduteam@ucsf.edu.
Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31)
Fellowship Positions: 3 (ACGME accredited)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 through SF Match
Interview Date: January 2025, In-Person Interview
The UCSF Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship is accredited by the ACGME, AOSSM and AANA and participates in the San Francisco Match. Prior to the start of fellowship, successful completion of an orthopaedic surgery residency program is required, as is a California state medical license.
All application requirements are listed on the SF Match website.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send an email to our education team at orthoeduteam@ucsf.edu.
Social Media
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Fellowship Videos
Meet Fellow Hayley Jansson
Meet Fellow Kendall Bradley
Fellowship Introduction
The goal of the UCSF Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship is to provide the best possible training for the next generation of sports medicine surgeons, clinicians, and scientists. The training program benefits from world-renowned core faculty who provide both a high volume and high complexity level of shoulder, knee, hip and elbow cases to elicit the highest operative skills from each fellow while providing mentorship to foster growth as clinicians, researchers and educators.
Our fellows receive an unmatched surgical experience in both core sports medicine cases as well as complex surgeries in the knee (revision ACL, multi-ligament recon, meniscus transplant, osteochondral transplant, cartilage implant, osteotomy, patellar stabilization), shoulder (revision rotator cuff repair/recon, open shoulder stabilization/bone transfer, primary/revision shoulder arthroplasty), hip (arthroscopic osteoplasty, labral repair/recon, endoscopic tendon repair), and elbow (arthroscopic/open repair/recon, Tommy John surgery). We are also one of the few programs that integrates a dedicated pediatric sports medicine experience (including pediatric ACL reconstruction).
We have a diverse team coverage experience. Team coverage during fellowship includes coverage of the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball team, NCAA Division I sports at Cal Berkeley and the University of San Francisco, football at the local collegiate and high-school levels, and Bay Area marathon/race events.
The research experience during your fellowship is designed to improve your research background as well as train you to better understand orthopaedic research. There are many research opportunities for fellows including clinical outcomes, basic science, biomechanics, advanced imaging, and social sciences.
Perhaps the best element of the fellowship is the close relationship that exists between the faculty and trainees. Education of the fellows and residents is the primary focus of our program and we seek to provide this through a positive collegial relationship. We hope to promote an environment where our fellows continue to communicate with us after graduating and feel comfortable seeking advice as their practices mature.
The fellowship is based at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute in the new Mission Bay Campus. The Orthopaedic Institute is a state of the art facility with clinic, 6 operating rooms, on site radiology including 3T MRI, physical therapy, orthotics, and the UCSF Human Performance Center. It is within walking distance of subsidized on-campus housing for fellows as well as Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
If you have questions regarding the fellowship, I encourage you to contact us at orthoeduteam@ucsf.edu.
Best regards,
Alan Zhang, MD
Fellowship Director
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Faculty
C. Benjamin Ma, MD. (Professor, Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Shoulder and knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroplasty
Team Coverage: San Francisco Giants, University of California, Berkeley
Brian Feeley, MD (Professor, Chief-Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery)
Residency: UCLA; Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Shoulder and knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroplasty
Alan Zhang, MD (Professor, Fellowship Director, Director-Hip Preservation)
Residency: UCLA; Fellowship: UCSF
Clinical Expertise: Hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy
Team Coverage: University of San Francisco
Stephanie Wong, MD (Assistant Professor, Associate Fellowship Director)
Residency: UCSF; Fellowship: Rush
Clinical Expertise: Hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy/arthroplasty
Nirav Pandya, MD (Professor, Chief-Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
Residency: UPenn; Fellowship: UCSD/Rady Children’s Hospital
Clinical Expertise: Pediatric Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Drew Lansdown, MD (Associate Professor)
Residency: UCSF; Fellowship: Rush
Clinical Expertise: Cartilage preservation, meniscus transplantation, patellofemoral pathology, shoulder arthroplasty
Nicholas Colyvas, MD (Professor)
Residency: UCSF; Fellowship: UCSF
Clinical Expertise: Knee and shoulder arthroscopy, meniscus preservation
Elly LaRoque, MD (Professor)
Residency: Stanford; Fellowship: Stanford/SOAR
Clinical Expertise: Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Residency: Northwestern; Fellowship: Columbia Shoulder and Sports Fellowship
Clinical Expertise: Shoulder and elbow surgery, shoulder arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy
Ken Akizuki, MD (Head Team Orthopedist- San Francisco Giants)
Residency: St. Mary’s Medical Center; Fellowship: Lennox-Hill
Clinical Expertise: Elbow surgery/arthroscopy, cartilage preservation, knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Team Coverage: San Francisco Giants, University of San Francisco
Fellowship Experience
Fellows will rotate through 3 two-month rotations (twice each). They will be exposed to high-volume practices in both the clinical and surgical settings. In addition to fundamental sports medicine arthroscopy procedures, fellows will experience complex cases in the knee (revision ACL, multi- ligament recon, meniscus transplant, osteochondral transplant, cartilage implantation, osteotomy, patellar stabilization), shoulder (revision rotator cuff repair/reconstruction, open shoulder stabilization/Latarjet procedure, primary/revision shoulder arthroplasty), hip (arthroscopic femoroplasty, acetabuloplasty, labral repair/reconstruction, endoscopic gluteus/hamstring repair), and elbow (arthroscopy, Tommy-John surgery, reconstruction). We are also one of the few programs that integrates a pediatric sports medicine experience (including pediatric ACL recon).
Team Coverage
Team coverage experience includes opportunities to work with the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball team, NCAA Division I sports at Cal Berkeley and the University of San Francisco, professional soccer with the USL Oakland Roots, football at the local collegiate and high-school levels, and Bay Area marathon/race events.
Research
Extensive research opportunities exist in the fellowship that can prepare fellows for careers in academics or help them become highly competitive applicants for private or hospital-system practices. Opportunities exist in clinical and translational science, as well as basic science, imaging, gait and performance, biomechanics, large dataset mining, and standard reviews.
Current funding for UCSF sports medicine research includes NIH/NIAMS funded studies (NIH P50, R01, R03, and PCORI), as well as funding from the Arthritis Foundation, OREF and AOSSM. Fellows are required to prepare one manuscript based upon original research for publication prior to graduation.
Didactic
UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds: Held weekly on Wednesday mornings (September through June) with invited guest speakers discussing orthopaedic topics including sports medicine. Sports Core and Indications Conference: Weekly (Monday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
Journal Club: Monthly
Cadaver Lab: hip, shoulder and knee cadaver labs are held monthly for fellows throughout the year.
Podcast
New: 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine: Hearing From the Fellows in Fellowship 2024. Few things offer better insight and validation than testimony from the next generation you're hoping to learn, grow, and craft the future of your profession. All that and more is included in this in-depth interview with current AY2023-24 Fellows Drs. Jeff Theismann & Kevin Wang.
AY2021-22: 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine: Gearing up for Fellowship Interviews? Join the 6 to 8 Weeks team (Dr.Brian Feeley, Dr.Nirav Pandya and Dr. Drew Lansdown) to learn more about what to look for in fellowships with current UCSF Sports Medicine fellow Dr. Ajay Padaki and UCSF Sports Medicine fellowship director Dr. Alan Zhang.
Alum: 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine: The UCSF Sports Medicine Fellowship - Catching Up with Dr. Caitlyn Chambers & Dr. Emily Monroe. Learn about the UCSF Sports Medicine Fellowship with 2 of our former graduates as we discuss fellowship training at UCSF, transition to their career, and the challenges of being female in orthopedic surgery.
Current Fellows (2023-2024)
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Jamie Confino, MD |
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Justin Jabara, MD |
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Marcus Trotter, MD |
Incoming Fellows
Benjamin Lurie, MD
Residency- University of Southern California
Medical School- University of California, San Diego
Joseph Sliepka, MD
Residency- University of Washington
Medical School- Baylor College of Medicine
Nyaluma Wagala, MD
Residency- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School- University of Missouri, Kansas City
Fellowship Graduates: Where are they now?
Academic Practice: UCSF, UCLA, Duke University, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota
Hospital-employed Practice: Kaiser San Francisco, Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle), Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (Northern California), Southern California, Hawaii Pacific Health, U.S. Airforce, Grand River Health (Colorado), Allina Health (Minnesota), Mt. Sinai Medical Center (Miami)
Private Practice: San Francisco, Seattle/Belleuve, Minnesota, New Orleans, Miami, Sacramento, Stockton/Northern California, New Jersey, Portland (Oregon)
Private Practice with Academic Affiliation: Northwell Health-NYC, Northern California- Alpine Orthopaedics, OrlandoHealth/Jewett Orthpaedics
Previous Fellows
Elliott Cole, MD (2023-2024)
Residency: Oregon Health and Science University
Medical School: University of Tennessee
Current position: Regenerative Orthopaedic Center (ROC), Portland OR
"UCSF has crafted one of the most well-rounded sports medicine fellowships in the country, and I feel honored to count myself among its graduates. In addition to the high volume of simple and complex core sports cases, the program offers tremendous training in shoulder arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, cartilage preservation techniques, UCL reconstruction, and pediatric sports procedures. The faculty you work with every day are leaders in the field, treat you as a colleague and collaborator from the day you arrive, and become life-long mentors. The UCSF research infrastructure is also unmatched, and the team coverage for the San Francisco Giants an amazing experience. On top of that, San Francisco is a vibrant city with an endless amount of fun things to do when you’re not operating. The USCF Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship is truly special, and I am excited to take the skills I’ve learned during fellowship into practice."
Jeffrey Theisman, MD (2023-2024)
Residency: University of Minnesota
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Current position: Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
"The UCSF Sports and Shoulder Fellowship allowed the breadth of exposure to different case types to help see what is possible but also the volume to gain comfort and expertise. There are not many places that allow you to learn shoulder arthroplasty and hip arthroscopy at a meaningful volume. In addition, pediatric sports exposure also makes the program unique. The flexibility in the second half of fellowship to pursue cases that are in line with my career goals helped me be more prepared for practice. ."
Kevin Wang, MD (2023-2024)
Residency: Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Northwestern University
Current position: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami
"The UCSF Sports Fellowship was an amazing educational and developmental experience not only for me to grow as a surgeon and a healthcare professional, but also to discover the kind of career that I want to have. Clinically, I could not be happier with where I now stand in my development as a budding surgeon. I have had the ability to see a wide variety of cases covering every segment of sports surgery - from hip arthroscopy to complex shoulder arthroplasty, and all of the cases in between - and I feel confident in my ability to perform these cases independently. From my exposure in the clinic and educational environment, I also know how to appropriately indicate these surgeries to ensure the best outcomes for my patients. Most importantly, during my year at USCF, I became a part of the family. While the case volumes and clinical diversity were more than sufficient to allow me to develop my surgical skills and clinical acumen, I think it was this sense of mutual respect and belonging that sets UCSF apart. Our learning and positive experience in this fellowship was prioritized from day one, and I'm glad to call these attendings my lifelong friends and mentors."
Daniel Goldberg, MD (2022-2023)
Residency: University of Hawaii
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Current position: Grand River Health- Rifle, Colorado
"The UCSF Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship was a fantastic experience. The faculty are extremely engaged in the program and committed to honing your skills as a surgeon and clinician. I developed strong bonds with mentors and friends that I will carry with me for my entire career. The Orthopedic Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as the home base for the program with wonderful and welcoming nurses and clinical staff. I feel extremely fortunate to have completed my Fellowship in sports medicine at UCSF and wholeheartedly recommend the program."
Matthew Hartwell, MD (2022-2023)
Residency: Northwestern
Medical School: University of Michigan
Current position: University of Michigan
"I had an outstanding experience training at the UCSF Sports and Shoulder Surgery fellowship, a program I would consider one of the best in the country. The program is dedicated to the education and mentorship of their trainees and providing the best possible all-around experience. The nationally/internationally renowned faculty are committed to the program, and I am proud to now call them friends and life-long mentors. Few programs can uniquely combine the depth/breadth/complexity of operative cases, strong research opportunities, surgical autonomy, sports coverage opportunities, and mentorship that is available at UCSF. I feel confident with my surgical skills having completed over 600 cases, including many hip arthroscopy, complex open shoulder, pediatric sports, cartilage, elbow, knee osteotomy, and multi-ligamentous knee procedures. Outside of clinical activities, San Francisco is a great place to live for a year with many outdoor activities available around the Bay Area."
Samuel Moulton, MD (2022-2023)
Residency: Oregon Health and Science University
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University
Current position: Proaliance Orthoapedics and Sports Medicine- Belleuve, WA
"My fellowship year at UCSF exceeded all of my expectations. I started the fellowship year knowing that I would experience a large volume of both routine and complex sports cases including shoulder arthroplasty and hip arthroscopy. But what I didn't appreciate at the start was the time the faculty would invest in my learning so that I could take on these more complex cases myself in my practice. In addition to the fantastic training, my family thoroughly enjoyed living in San Francisco for the year. There are endless activities for all to be found in the Bay Area. UCSF has created a special sports medicine fellowship and is ideal for anyone looking to become a successful sports medicine orthopedic surgeon."
Rami Alrabaa, MD (2021-2022)
Residency: Residency: Columbia University Medical Center
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Current position: Englewood Orthopaedic Associates, New Jersey
"I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of the Sports and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at UCSF! I have had the privilege of learning from and building relationships with leaders in the field. No other program compares with the quantity and breadth of cases, case complexity, research opportunities, surgical autonomy, and mentorship. I feel extremely well trained as I completed over 600 surgical cases including complex open shoulder, hip arthroscopy, cartilage, elbow, osteotomies as well as common shoulder and knee cases. Apart from the clinical aspects of the year, being in the San Francisco bay area for a year was an unforgettable experience. It’s no wonder people want to be in the bay area; amazing weather and climate all year long with gorgeous views and great outdoor activities year-round. I am grateful for my experience and mentors at UCSF and I am proud to join the UCSF alumni family. I would choose UCSF Sports & Shoulder Surgery fellowship #1 every time!"
Abhishek Kannan, MD (2021-2022)
Residency: Northwestern Medical Center
Medical School: University of South Florida
Current position: OrlandoHealth, Florida
"My fellowship experience at UCSF has been the best training experience of my career. This is without a doubt one of the best sports medicine fellowships in the country. The large operative volume, variety and complexity of cases, and quality of mentorship at UCSF is unmatched. High volume hip arthroscopy, complex shoulder reconstruction, pediatric sports, and cartilage preservation are major highlights. The faculty are nationally and internationally renowned and include attendings that span various stages of their respective careers, and serve as life-long mentors. This program is especially great for fellows with families, and the Bay Area is a phenomenal place to experience for a year."
Ajay Padaki, MD (2021-2022)
Residency: Columbia University Medical Center
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons
Current position: Northwell Health, New York, New York
"UCSF has uniquely crafted a sports and shoulder fellowship with an unrivaled education to service ratio. The breadth and complexity of open shoulder cases, hip arthroscopy and complex knee arthroscopy provide the groundwork to shape exceptionally talented and well-rounded surgeons. The palpable commitment of the diverse faculty to train fellows surgically, clinically and academically provides the groundwork to create future surgical leaders. Even in a year impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, I performed more than 600 surgeries, facilitated by the luxury of working in a hyper-efficient orthopaedic surgery center. Combined with this robust volume, the autonomy and investment from the faculty leave a feeling of having completed multiple fellowships in just one year. Lastly, the opportunity to live in San Francisco for a year was unforgettable with trips to Napa, Tahoe, Yosemite, Big Sur and Pebble Beach."
Hayley Jansson, MD (2020-2021)
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: USC Keck School of Medicine
Current position: U.S. Air Force- Tuscon, AZ
Kendall Bradley, MD (2020-2021)
Residency: Duke University Medical Center
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Current position: Duke Medical Center- Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon
James Friedman, MD (2019-2020)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Current Position: Hospital/Private Practice, Stockton, Calif.
“My fellowship year at the UCSF sports medicine and shoulder program has been simply outstanding. The program is well rounded, offering plenty of complex knee, hip, and shoulder sports cases in addition to shoulder arthroplasty and pediatrics. The sports team coverage was fantastic without being overbearing, and the experience working with the SF Giants and attending spring training was unforgettable. The opportunities for research projects are plentiful with both the resources and faculty experience to guide the fellows through any project of interest. However it is the UCSF faculty's warmth, technical depth, and dedication to teaching that makes the UCSF sports medicine and shoulder program stand out. I am leaving this program more than adequately prepared to be a sports surgeon, with mentors and friends that will last far beyond the fellowship year.”
Jae You, MD (2019-2020)
Residency: University of Hawaii
Current Position: Hospital-employed Practice, Honolulu, HI
“My fellowship experience at UCSF has been nothing short of phenomenal. The faculty are extremely knowledgeable, clinically skilled, and personally invested in my education. Their mentorship and guidance throughout the year has been invaluable. UCSF provides fellows with a very unique operative experience with high-volume and hands-on cases. The sports coverage opportunities were diverse including marathons, high school and NCAA Division 1 sports, and the San Francisco Giants. Most importantly, I feel extremely well prepared for practice and I strongly believe UCSF is one of the best sports fellowship programs in the country.”
Edward Cheung, MD (2018-2019)
Residency: UCLA Medical Center
Current Position: Faculty, UCLA Medical Center
“Working with the UCSF sports medicine and shoulder service this year has been an amazing opportunity. The attendings are great mentors and good people who have provided a well rounded, high volume, hands on, high complexity experience with exposure to arthroscopic and open procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. There are endless research opportunities, and working with the San Francisco Giants has been a once in a lifetime experience.”
Jonathan Hodax, MD (2018-2019)
Residency: Brown University Medical Center
Current Position: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
“Training with the team at UCSF has been a dream come true. We've been able to have a high volume of everything from shoulder arthroplasty to complex knee and hip arthroscopy. It's hard to find a program that will give you all that, plus down time for research and the chance to cover an MLB team like the SF Giants.”
Caitlin Chambers, MD (2017-2018)
Residency: Northwestern University Medical Center
Current Position: Faculty, University of Minnesota/TRIA Sports Medicine
“I firmly believe that UCSF is one of the top sports fellowship programs in the country. The breadth and complexity of cases exceeded my expectations and was matched with a high degree of surgical autonomy. The monthly fellows clinic in particular provided a unique opportunity to independently develop and carry out surgical plans for complex problems. The faculty at UCSF have proven to be phenomenal mentors for my clinical, research, and personal goals and importantly, they have all made it clear that their mentorship role does not end July 31. I strongly recommend the UCSF sports fellowship program without hesitation.”
Emily Monroe, MD (2017-2018)
Residency: Northwestern University Medical Center
Current Position: Private Practice, Alexandria, Minnesota
“I had a fabulous fellowship year that included high level, complex cases spanning the full breadth of arthroscopic hip, knee, and shoulder with a rich shoulder arthroplasty and pediatric experience. I spent the year learning from tremendous faculty that were incredibly knowledgeable and invested in my technical, diagnostic, and personal growth. I feel well prepared for practice with lifelong mentors at my back.”
Marc Ialenti, MD (2016-2017)
Residency: University of Miami
Current Position: Private Practice, Miami, FL
“Throughout my fellowship interviews, I came across many programs characterized by various strengths and weakness. It was not until I interviewed at UCSF that I found an extremely well rounded fellowship that was ideal for my continued training. The high-surgical volume, as well as variety of cases -- especially shoulder arthroplasty and open shoulder procedures -- first piqued my interest in UCSF. Developing and enhancing my surgical skills under the mentorship of leaders in the field of sports medicine who are dedicated to Fellow and Resident education was a major draw for me.
UCSF is unique in providing a pediatric sports medicine rotation, as well as spending time in both the academic and private sector. The program provides sideline coverage of local sports, but does not overburden the fellows with excessive game coverage or travel. This allows ample time to participate in research and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities and regions in the country. Finally, and possibly most importantly, the current and former fellows loved their fellowship experience and being part of the UCSF family. In the end, UCSF was the program that provided the most well rounded fellowship under the guidance of some of the best mentors in the country.”
Michael Leathers, MD (2016-2017)
Residency: UCLA
Current Position: Private Practice, Sacramento, Calif.
“I used very specific criteria in my sports medicine fellowship search. I was interested in academic centers because they are the referral centers for complex cases and revisions, but still offer the bread and butter sports medicine experience. I also wanted a fellowship that offered a variety of cases, which include hip scopes and shoulder arthroplasty, to provide me with broad set of skills. A program with strong leaders and mentors was also a must. A fellowship that includes residents is also a positive as I feel teaching in the clinic and operative room provides a learning experience that is mutually beneficial. The UCSF Sports Medicine fellowship made the decision very easy as it excels in all of the qualities listed above. UCSF is a well-known academic center and has numerous research opportunities, providing the skill set to go into academic positions in the future. Its location in a large dynamic city also offers an endless number of activities outside the hospital, which is an added bonus. Another unique feature is a pediatric sports medicine rotation which again increases the case variety and speaks to the breadth of the program. Lastly, when speaking with former fellows and current UCSF residents, all spoke positively of the sports medicine department.”
David Ding, MD (2015-2016)
Residency: New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases
Current Position: Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
“When I was searching for a sports fellowship, I encountered plenty of exceptional programs but all had trade offs between location and program quality. With UCSF, there is no compromise -- it has the best of both. Sure, the weather is a bit cold in the summer and there are a few hills to walk up in San Francisco but its location can’t be matched for outdoor lovers. Beaches, mountains, wine country, etc are just a short day trip away. As for the program, the new facilities immediately gave a good impression but most importantly, the combination of academics, research power, comprehensive hands-on operative exposure, and great mentorship is unmatched -- it made selecting UCSF for Sports Fellowship a very simple choice.”
Joey LaMartina, MD (2015-16)
Residency: Boston University Medical Center
Current Position: Private Practice, New Orleans
“Having completed a sports medicine fellowship at UCSF, I leave with no regrets about making UCSF my top choice for fellowship. The facilities were phenomenal, making for a pleasant place to work. The case volume and variety were well beyond sufficient in providing me with all the confidence I need to take on both open and arthroscopic cases about the knee and shoulder, and the hip arthroscopy experience added an extra element of training that I will certainly put to use in clinical practice. I also chose UCSF for the unique open shoulder experience it offered, and it undoubtedly delivered a great mix of primary, revision and reverse shoulder cases.
That said, the most valuable feature of the UCSF orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship is the faculty. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and clinically skilled, but they are a great group of role models who treat you as both a colleague and a member of the UCSF family. As a group, they work incredibly well as a team and continue to improve all facets of the department. With the recent addition of a second accredited fellowship spot and the incorporation of pediatric sports medicine training, this program continues to strengthen and place itself on the level of the best programs in the country.”