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Fellowship Curriculum

A comprehensive, immersive one-year program balancing operative skill development, clinical acumen, academic involvement, and scientific research — jointly offered by Florida Orthopaedic Institute and FORE.

7,000+

Outpatient Visits / Year

1,300+

Spine Surgeries / Year

1–2

Publishable Research Projects

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Clinical & Surgical Experience

High-volume exposure across the full spectrum of spinal disorders

Fellows gain extensive clinical exposure by participating in the evaluation and management of a high volume of spine patients across multiple Tampa Bay area sites. This rich clinical environment is matched by a robust surgical volume covering the full spectrum of spinal disorders and procedures.

Surgical Procedures

  • check_circle Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • check_circle Complex spinal deformity correction
  • check_circle Cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty
  • check_circle Spinal trauma and fracture management
  • check_circle Revision spine surgery
  • check_circle Motion-preservation techniques
  • check_circle Spinal oncology

Training Sites

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    Tampa General Hospital

    Level 1 Trauma Center

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    AdventHealth Carrollwood

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    AdventHealth Tampa

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    AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

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    Brandon Regional Hospital

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Educational Environment

Structured didactics and interdisciplinary academic collaboration

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Weekly Spine Conference

A two-hour, ACCME-certified multidisciplinary spine conference featuring in-depth case discussion, current literature review, and lectures on evidence-based practice and emerging technologies.

Attendees Include

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Neurosurgeons Anesthesiologists Pain Management Specialists Radiologists Chiropractors Nurses Clinical Research Staff
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Monthly Journal Club

Promotes critical thinking and familiarity with the latest research and surgical innovations in spine surgery.

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Teaching Responsibilities

Fellows serve as a resource for residents and medical students rotating through the spine service, contributing to a vibrant academic culture.

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National Spine Courses

Travel and lodging funded for the Southernmost Spine Symposium 2026 — a premier continuing education event with national and international faculty.

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Research & Innovation

A cornerstone of the fellowship experience, supported by FORE's dedicated infrastructure

Each fellow is required to complete at least one original research project during the year, with the expectation that the work will be submitted to a peer-reviewed medical journal. Research efforts may focus on clinical outcomes, surgical techniques, or biomechanical analyses.

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Clinical Research Team

Access to dedicated clinical research coordinators and professionals

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Biomedical Engineering

Collaboration with biomedical engineers and access to an orthopaedic biomechanics laboratory

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Biostatistics Support

Dedicated biostatistical consulting to ensure rigorous study design and analysis

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IRB Assistance

Institutional Review Board support for ethical research initiation and oversight

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Simulation Lab

Surgical simulation and training lab for skills development outside the OR

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Orthopaedic Research Day

Fellows present at FORE's ACCME-accredited annual Research Day as a capstone scholarly experience

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Program Benefits

Compensation and support for the fellowship year

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Annual Stipend

Competitive salary — contact program coordinator for details

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Insurance

Health care coverage and malpractice insurance included

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National Course

Travel & lodging covered for the Southernmost Spine Symposium 2026

Contact the Program

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Debbi Warren

Spine Fellowship Coordinator

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4115 W Spruce Street
Tampa, FL 33607

Ready to Apply?

For questions about the Spine Fellowship curriculum, eligibility, or the application process, reach out to our fellowship coordinator.

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