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.
Outpatient Visits / Year
Spine Surgeries / Year
Publishable Research Projects
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
Educational Environment
Structured didactics and interdisciplinary academic collaboration
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
Monthly Journal Club
Promotes critical thinking and familiarity with the latest research and surgical innovations in spine surgery.
Teaching Responsibilities
Fellows serve as a resource for residents and medical students rotating through the spine service, contributing to a vibrant academic culture.
National Spine Courses
Travel and lodging funded for the Southernmost Spine Symposium 2026 — a premier continuing education event with national and international faculty.
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.
Clinical Research Team
Access to dedicated clinical research coordinators and professionals
Biomedical Engineering
Collaboration with biomedical engineers and access to an orthopaedic biomechanics laboratory
Biostatistics Support
Dedicated biostatistical consulting to ensure rigorous study design and analysis
IRB Assistance
Institutional Review Board support for ethical research initiation and oversight
Simulation Lab
Surgical simulation and training lab for skills development outside the OR
Orthopaedic Research Day
Fellows present at FORE's ACCME-accredited annual Research Day as a capstone scholarly experience
Program Benefits
Compensation and support for the fellowship year
Annual Stipend
Competitive salary — contact program coordinator for details
Insurance
Health care coverage and malpractice insurance included
National Course
Travel & lodging covered for the Southernmost Spine Symposium 2026
Contact the Program
Debbi Warren
Spine Fellowship Coordinator
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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