The Baptist Health Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship is designed to provide a comprehensive experience in the surgical management of arthritic conditions of the hip and knee.

The fellowship provides extensive experience in surgical procedures including primary and revision total knee and hip arthroplasty, partial knee arthroplasty, custom knee replacements and robotics. There is an emphasis on the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty, including revision. Most procedures take place at the newly opened state-of-the-art Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center.

Fellows will rotate with four faculty members from Baptist Health Orthopedic Care during the year, obtaining a high-volume, in-depth and personalized surgical experience. In addition to teaching the necessary technical aspects that lead to a skilled and confident surgeon, the art of taking care of patients is emphasized. Fellows are encouraged to participate in on going investigator-initiated clinical studies.

Additionally, participation in ongoing clinical and basic science research projects is encouraged and protected time for these scholarly activities is built into the weekly schedule. The program’s training site includes dedicated research staff that is available to assist in the development of research projects. Didactic sessions following AAHKS FOCAL Committee guidelines include a weekly case review, conferences, monthly journal club, M&M and Complex case conference.

The mission of the program is to provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging clinical, surgical, and research environment with thorough experience in joint replacement, and sound preparation for building a surgical practice in an academic or private setting.

Program Accreditation

Recognized by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Program Size

3 fellows each year

Maria Claudia Corradine

GME Program Supervisor

Maria Claudia Corradine
786-308-2152

People

  • 2018

    founded
  • AAHKS

    recognition status
  • 700+

    cases per year

Featured Training Sites

Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute

Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute

The nationally recognized Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute is a multi-site practice with locations across South Florida, offering comprehensive orthopedic services including sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, adult reconstruction and trauma care to community members and professional athletes. The staff of renowned sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons – backed by the most advanced technology and comprehensive rehabilitation programs – brings a total team approach to each patient’s care. The program serves the Miami HEAT, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF, Orange Bowl, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Athletics, Miami Open Tennis and Miami Marathon & Half Marathon.

Doctors Hospital

Doctors Hospital

Doctors Hospital, located in the heart of historic Coral Gables, has provided high-quality medical care since 1949. The 281-bed, acute care facility is recognized for its services in orthopedics, sports medicine, general surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, geriatrics, intensive care and a state-of-the-art Emergency Department.

Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center

Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center

The Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center is a new, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the Medical Arts Building at Doctors Hospital. It is fully dedicated to orthopedic procedures and includes 4,500 square feet of the world’s most advanced and efficient operating room suites. Two of the four operating rooms have windows for viewing capabilities and student observation.

Mako Robotic-Assisted Technology

Mako Robotic-Assisted Technology

Baptist Health Orthopedic Care is the first institution in Miami-Dade County to invest in the Mako Robotic Assisted Technology, manufactured by Stryker. Advanced training using the Mako system will benefit fellows to gain experience in planning and execution of robotic assisted partial and total knee replacement surgery. For patients, that means soft tissue preservation and enhanced recovery, as well as addressing cases of complex knee deformity and balancing. Additionally, fellows will gain experience in both traditional imaging and advanced navigation techniques in direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.


Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Eligibility Prerequisites

  • All applicants must be a board-eligible graduate of a U.S. ACGME-accredited orthopedic residency program.
  • Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.
  • Applicants must be able to be granted an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Florida.

Application Requirements

  • Applications should be received via the San Francisco (SF) Match program 19 months prior to the start of the fellowship and interviews are conducted in January-March of the ensuing year. Applicants are required to have the following documents in order to apply:
    • SF Match Central Application Service (CAS) Application
    • CV
    • USMLE Step 1/COMLEX 1 or equivalent
    • Letter of Good Standing
    • Three Letters of Reference
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Timeline

  • Where do applicants go to apply? The San Francisco Match
  • When are applications accepted? August 1st through November 15th
  • When are candidate interviews? January 25th, 2025 and February 8th, 2025
  • When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? On Match Day (April), via San Francisco Match
  • When does the program start? July

Curriculum

Longitudinal Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several longitudinal rotations, immersing trainees in particular areas of study throughout the entire duration of the training program.

Rotations

  • The Operating Room curriculum is a 12-month rotation that will provide the fellow with a comprehensive approach to the surgical management of patients with arthritic conditions affecting the hip and knee in a diverse patient population. The fellow will spend no less than four (4) days a week in the operating room located at Doctors Hospital.

  • The Clinic curriculum is a 12-month rotation that will provide the fellow with an outpatient clinic experience of patients with arthritic conditions affecting the hip and knee in a diverse patient population. Emphasis will include diagnosis and treatment of degenerative and inflammatory conditions in joints of patients of both genders and in all age groups, at all levels of physical activity and competition. Additionally, the fellow will be exposed to the diagnosis and management of failed joint arthroplasty. Fellows will spend one day a week in clinic evaluating patients. During clinic, the allied health professionals that include PA’s (Physicians Assistants), ATC’s (Certified Athletic Trainers), and MA’s (Medical Assistants) support physicians. Our practice currently uses CERNER electronic medical records (EMR) and fellows receive specialized training in this system as part of their onboarding. Physician offices includes a dedicated Fellow’s Office.

  • Fellows are encouraged to actively participate in multiple ongoing research projects within the institute. There are ample support for research including personnel - a research PhD, Certified Clinical Research Coordinators, and several volunteers – and resources such as the medical library and the BioSkills lab. In addition to participating in ongoing projects, fellows are encouraged to perform their own original research projects. Fellows receive a laptop during orientation for their use during the fellowship year, and have a well-equipped dedicated office space.

    The Cadaveric Bio-skills Lab is an integral part of the Institute’s educational program and it provides a simulated surgical setting that allows our physicians to conduct hands-on cadaveric evaluations, surgical education, research studies and clinical trials. The lab has broadcast capabilities for a seamless learning experience.

  • Lectures: Faculty and fellows joined by guest speakers will meet on a weekly basis, 3 times a month for lectures prepared using a combination of the OKU hip and knee recon and the AAHKS Focal committee fellowship topic curriculum.

    Lectures will cover:

    • Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and immunology as they relate to adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery.
    • Pain management for the subspecialty, including recognition of the signs of addiction.
    • Evaluation of practices that ensure and improve patient safety.

    Case Presentation: Faculty and fellows will meet on a weekly basis to discuss the cases that will take place during the week.

    Case Review Conference: Faculty and fellows will present once a month, multiple interest cases from our own and/or case reports from the literature, followed by discussion.

    Clinical Case Review: Critically analyze and discuss challenging cases and those with complications.

    Journal Club: Faculty and fellows meet on a monthly basis to review the latest journals articles or a round-table discussion on currently debated hot topics (robotics vs manual instruments for TKA, conservative vs liberal use of dual mobility, etc.

  • Each year, fellows participate as instructors for the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Musculoskeletal Course. This course allows them to develop and hone their skills as they teach 4th year medical students.

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