FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME
Medicol is an organization that brings together more than 30 doctors specializing in musculoskeletal disorders in order to promote the training of health professionals, network their skills and thus improve the medical care of patients.
The Clinique Bois-Cerf, which specializes in orthopaedics, is part of the Hirslanden group of private clinics, the largest medical network in Switzerland.
Medicol and Clinique Bois-Cerf, in partnership with their training physicians, have developed a fellowship program for advanced training in orthopaedic surgery.
The program offers fellows the following benefits:
- In-depth training in orthopedic surgery in a specialized field.
- One-to-one training with a highly qualified and experienced training surgeon.
- Significant volume of surgical activity. Active surgical practice.
- Integration and interaction with a network of medical specialists.
- Opportunity for scientific research.
- Professional experience in the Swiss private healthcare sector with excellent working conditions.
- Open continuing education policy, opportunity to participate in various orthopaedic and scientific events and meetings, and to speak at them.
Our fellows enjoy excellent salary conditions; they are remunerated as heads of clinics, on the basis of the official ASMAV salary scale.
Fellowship in shoulder surgery
Trainer surgeon: Dr. Steve Brenn
Dr. Steve Brenn performs over 250 arthroscopies and 40 shoulder replacements per year. He practices the latest operative techniques in shoulder surgery and continues to update his expertise through regular courses in Europe and the USA. The coaching program he has developed for his patients, together with his pre- and post-operative assessment program, contribute to the success of his operations. His progressive teaching, with around 100 arthroscopies supervised per year, enables Fellows to become autonomous in these surgical techniques.
He is keen to share his knowledge and experience with young orthopaedic surgeons.
Activites
- Operative assistance for all the trainer's cases and practice of surgery for own patients according to level of autonomy, under supervision
- Consultations.
- Follow-up of hospitalized patients.
- Support for physician assistants.
- Collaboration in clinical and scientific research.
- Participate in and lead medical symposia and meetings.
- Contributing to the writing of scientific texts for publication and communication.
Candidates will be selected according to the following criteria:
Requirements
- Possession of a Swiss or MEBEKO-recognized specialist title in orthopedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system.
- In the case of a federal FMH title, be authorized to practice and bill in the canton of Vaud, or be eligible.
- Good command of French (certified level) and knowledge of English.
- Swiss or EU/EFTA nationality or valid Swiss residence permit.
Skills
- Proven advanced surgical skills.
- Good command of IT tools and administrative skills.
- Ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Sense of responsibility.
Date of entry: to be agreed
Duration: 12 to 24 months
Good social and salary conditions
If you are interested in this fellowship position, please send us your cover letter and a complete application (cv, diplomas. recommendation letters).
