Shaping future leaders in orthopaedic surgery through high-volume surgical training, advanced technology and academic mentorship in a dedicated orthopaedic specialty hospital.
The Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program at the Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute offers a one-year, high-volume surgical training experience with a focus on innovation, mentorship and autonomy. Fellows perform approximately 500 procedures annually, with exposure to:
- Primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
- Minimally invasive anterior/posterior approaches
- Robotic and computer-navigated procedures
- Patient-specific instrumentation
Fellows spend up to four days per week in the OR and participate in clinical care across outpatient and inpatient settings. Research, simulation and global health opportunities enhance this comprehensive experience.
The fellowship accepts three fellows annually and is housed at Illinois’ only dedicated orthopaedic and spine hospital, providing a unique and specialized environment for training.
Program structure & curriculum
- ~500 surgical cases annually
- 4 OR days per week
- Emphasis on robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques
- Anterior/posterior hip, primary/revision knee, computer navigation
- Evaluation, surgical planning and longitudinal care
- Protected time for scholarly activity
- Access to the Research Institute
- Participation in national society meetings (AAOS, AAHKS, etc.)
- Optional international surgical trips with Operation Walk Chicago
- Training at the Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation (GCSI)
- Exposure to Mako robotic technology and advanced navigation systems
- Completion of the DEI curriculum is required
- Fellows are encouraged to participate in affinity groups and inclusion initiatives
Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in orthopaedic surgery. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. International applicants are not currently accepted.
Application process
This is a non-ACGME fellowship. Applications must be submitted via the SF Match service and include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- USMLE scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- Must meet Illinois licensure and DEA requirements
Deadline
Applications follow SF Match timelines.
Contact
For questions, contact Educational Program Specialist Leslie McClellan at lmcclellan [at] northshore.org (lmcclellan[at]northshore[dot]org.)
- Orthopaedic & Spine Institute at Skokie Hospital: Illinois’ only dedicated orthopaedic and spine hospital with 123 orthopaedic beds
- Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation (GCSI): 13,000 sq ft simulation space with advanced procedural models
- Research Institute: Support for orthopaedic outcomes research and clinical studies
- Outpatient clinical sites: Across Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and other communities
- Lalit Puri, MD, MBA – Program Director
- Ravi Bashyal, MD – Director, Adult Reconstruction Outpatient Service
- Alexander Gordon, MD
- Hristo Piponov, MD
- Raju Ghate, MD
- Anand Srinivasan, MD
- Samuel D. Stulberg, MD
- Nasim Rana, MD
- Richard Wixson, MD
- James Kudrna, MD
- Julia Matera, MD - UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and Sanford Health
Orthopedic Surgery - Michael Blankespoor, MD - University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita Orthopaedic
- Mitchell Weaver, DO - Franciscian Health Olympia Fields
- Mukund Srinivas, MD - University of Kansas School of Medicine
Leslie McClellan
Educational Program Specialist
leslie.mclellan [at] endeavorhealth.org (leslie[dot]mclellan[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
