Orthopedics Fellowship Program
Program Overview
The goal of our fellowship is to expose our fellows to the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care in a busy clinical practice, including all aspects of spinal deformity, trauma, sports medicine, limb deformity, hip pathology, neuromuscular and congenital conditions. Within ºÚÁÏרÇø Children's system of hundreds of pediatric subspecialists, our department is currently a group of six pediatric orthopedic surgeons, assisted by a nonoperative sports medicine physician, a nonoperative pediatric orthopedist, a full-time PhD research coordinator and multiple physician extenders.
Program Details
Number of positions available: 1Ìý
Rotation Schedule: We use a mentorship model at the beginning of each academic year, where the fellow will rotate with each attending for one month. For the rest of the year, we focus on the services where the fellow wants to spend extra time to develop their interests or to enhance their skills pending independent practice.Â
Average Case Volume for our Fellow: 375Ìý
Call Schedule: Our fellows spend one month rotating in the resident home-call schedule (average every 5th night) to learn our processes. They then transition to the attending call schedule. The attendings take call one week at a time (average every 7th week) with appropriate help from our residents, PAs and cast techs. Our fellows are backed up by staff while on call, but have the opportunity to teach and to make decisions independently.
- Curriculum
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Premier Pediatric Collaboration
We are affiliated with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the only tertiary referral children’s hospital in the northeast Florida and southern Georgia region. Wolfson is a Pediatric Trauma Center, and our Emergency Department is staffed entirely by fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
We educate residents from the University of Florida and the Mayo Clinic. Our fellow participates directly in resident education. Our fellow can develop their clinical and surgical skills in a setting that allows for independent judgment, while maintaining appropriate supervision. Our academic schedule includes cross-site collaborative conferences with our colleagues at ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando and ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
Accreditation: Â (yes) ACGME (no)
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- $72,604
Benefits
- Medical
- Prescription drug
- Bridge to a Healthy Future coverage for children
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic leave and accidental death and dismemberment
- Supplemental term life
- Voluntary universal life
- Voluntary critical illness
- Malpractice insurance
- Supplemental accidental death and dismemberment
- Disability (STD and LTD)
- Voluntary long term care
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement
- Dental
- Work cell phone
- Free parking
- Office space
- Administrative support
- Lab coat/jacket
- Reimbursement for licensure, DEA, CDS, required courses (PALS, BLS)
- Personal computer in office, online access
Paid Leave
- Four weeks vacation per year (PTO)
- CME: five days/year plus $1,750 for expenses
Other Benefits
- Health Risk Assessment: Provided to all FT and PT Associates at no cost. Program consists of an online health risk assessment and access to a health coach (care counselor).
- Nurse Help Line: Provided to all FT and PT Associates and their families at no cost. Program provides toll-free access to a registered nurse, 24/7, for health care questions and advice.
- Employee Assistance Program: Program provides confidential, short-term counseling to Associates and their dependents experiencing problems that may be affecting their work or other important areas of their life.
Training at ºÚÁÏרÇø in Northeast Florida
ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Health, Jacksonville, sits right on the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown. It’s a hub for pediatric specialty care across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, where outpatient clinics connect seamlessly to Wolfson Children’s Hospital next door. The environment blends the pace of an urban medical center with the personal feel of a program where learners are known and supported.
Clinic & Training Environment
Your training is built on collaboration with , a 250-bed referral hospital for the region’s most complex pediatric cases. Wolfson’s Emergency Department is staffed entirely by fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine physicians, and the trauma center is Level III. The ORs stay busy, with surgical cases ranging from the routine to the highly specialized. Learn more about training here.Â
And the reach goes further. Trainees rotate with partners like the University of Florida, the Mayo Clinic, and the combined U.S. Army/Navy program. These affiliations expand learning into diverse clinical settings and connect you to a broader academic community.Â
Living in Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Jacksonville has the feel of a major city with the laid-back energy of Florida’s coast. It’s a place where the St. Johns winds through downtown, beaches stretch along the coast, and history lives just down the road in St. Augustine. The cost of living is low, the food and arts scenes are growing, and outdoor spaces make it easy to get outside year-round. The River City offers plenty of ways to recharge.
Research Opportunities
Research at ºÚÁÏרÇø often ties directly into patient care, with access to faculty mentorship and multi-institution collaborations. Quality improvement, clinical trials, and interdisciplinary projects are all part of the mix. Trainees may present at local and national meetings, reflecting the program’s emphasis on scholarly growth alongside clinical training.Â
Resident & Fellow Life
Your training is more than rotations and research. It’s about feeling supported, finding community, and having space to succeed.
Community & Culture | You’ll learn in a setting that values teamwork. Across ºÚÁÏרÇø, Wolfson, and academic partners. Mentorship is accessible, and colleagues become friends quickly.
Wellness & Support | Resources are easy to access. Counseling, peer networks, and built-in wellness resources are part of the experience. Training is demanding, but you don’t go it alone.
Everyday Perks |Â The perks are real. Easy parking, walkable downtown, and a setting right on the riverfront make the day-to-day smoother.
Distinctive Setting | Jacksonville offers a mix of river views, city living, and coastal escapes. Add in program-sponsored outings and social traditions, and there’s a lot to see and do outside of training.Â
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, ºÚÁÏרÇø Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Â
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Application Requirements
Due to COVID-19, all interviews will be held virtually this year. We expect virtual interviews to take about 2 hours, and we will work with you to find an appropriate time.
Currently Accepting Applications
To Apply:
Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants with ECFMG status for the clinical fellowship position.
To apply for vacancies outside the SF Match, please contact Debi Grimaldi
Vacancies
2023–2024: 1 vacancy SF Match ONLY
Questions About Applying?
Kevin Neal, MD
Program Director
(904) 697-3684
kevin.neal@nemours.org
Stephanie Bowen
GME Coordinator
(904) 697-3367
stephanie.bowen1@nemours.org