Mandeep S. Virk, MD, Chief of Division and Fellowship Director
Andrew Rokito, MD
Dennis DeBernardis, DO
Jean Yun, MD
Jie Jay Yao, MD
Young W. Kwon, MD, PhD
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
New York, NY 10003
Duration: 1 year (August 1st to July 31st)
Number of Fellows: 1 fellow per year
Application deadline: November 15
Stipend: Commensurate with PGY-6 level of training (plus benefits)=
Fellowship coordinator: Karina Rustia (Karina.Rustia@nyulangone.org)
ASES Accredited: Yes
Participates in SF match: Yes
Website: https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/orthopedic-surgery/divisions/shoulder-elbow-surgery/fellowship
Fellowship Description:
Clinical Experience
The NYU Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship offers outstanding clinical and surgical training opportunities. As part of the clinical experience, fellow works closely with attending physicians in the office and also function in a primary provider role at the Shoulder and Elbow Clinic, where they are responsible for managing patient care.
Fellow is exposed to a broad spectrum of surgical cases encompassing primary and revision arthroscopic and open shoulder and elbow procedures. The fellowship also offers exposure to advanced open and arthroscopic reconstructive techniques in shoulder and elbow, including revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, tendon transfers, Latarjet, and scapulothoracic fusion. In addition, fellows gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge guidance technologies such as computer-assisted navigation and patient-specific instrumentation for shoulder arthroplasty.
Education
Fellow education is our top priority, and we offer a robust educational curriculum designed to support both clinical and academic development. The curriculum includes journal club, indications conference, preoperative planning conference, JSES/JBJS article reviews, and a dedicated arthroplasty conference. In addition to didactic learning, fellows receive hands-on training through attending-led bioskills labs, which provide valuable opportunities to refine surgical techniques in a practical setting.
Research
Fellows have ample opportunity to participate in research activities throughout the fellowship. They attend weekly research conference and lead independent research projects under the guidance of faculty. All members of the Shoulder and Elbow Division are actively involved in research, fostering a collaborative and academically rich environment. Fellows are supported by dedicated research coordinators and students who assist with data collection, statistical analysis, and IRB submissions. They are encouraged to present their work at regional and national conferences, including the AAOS Annual Meeting, ASES Fellows Day, and the ASES Annual Meeting.
The NYU Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship is accredited by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and participates in the SF Match. Interview invitations are extended in accordance with ASES deadlines, and interviews are conducted in person each February. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the SF Match website and are encouraged to visit our NYU Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship website for additional information.
Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States and must obtain a New York State medical license prior to the start of training. For any additional questions, please contact Karina Rustia at Karina.Rustia@nyulangone.org
