Choosing a Fellowship

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There is an increasing trend toward subspecialization in medicine, orthopedics in particular. In 2010, 93% of physicians completing an orthopedic residency went on to a fellowship in 1 of the 9 recognized orthopedic subfields (hand, shoulder and elbow, spine, adult reconstruction, pediatrics, sports medicine, foot and ankle, trauma, and oncology).1 Orthopedic residents face 2 significant tasks that will affect their future: (1) selecting the appropriate field for further study and (2) choosing the fellowship program that he or she wishes to attend.