Scientific Education and Research Foundation—Denver CO, USA

Center description

The “Center for Spine and Orthopedics” (CSO) is solely devoted to the care of spinal disorders in the pediatric and adult populations. The CSO staff includes 3 orthopedic spine surgeons (Michael E. Janssen D.O., Jacob C.L. Rumley, D.O. and Clay B. Dorenkamp, D.O.) in addition to allied health professionals. International fellows will receive a broad clinical and operative exposure that includes patients with degenerative spinal disorders, deformities, and trauma. CSO offers a unique experience with varying philosophies, exposure to multiple surgical techniques, and a well-rounded approach to spine care, including both non-surgical and surgical treatment plans.

The “Scientific Education and Research Foundation” (SERF) is a non-profit learning and teaching center within CSO, that participates in collective research projects throughout the year.

Both CSO and SERF are located within a unique medical complex called the Thornton Spine and Orthopedic Center. This complex is also home to the “Musculoskeletal Surgery Center” (MSC) and an imaging center, known as “Centura Health Envision Radiology (CHER), aka Health Images – Denver. The mission of the MSC is to provide expertise and surgical procedures in a comfortable, safe and convenient environment. The MSC offers surgeons the most advanced medical equipment and technology available for minimally invasive techniques and procedures. Health Images opened in June 2003, and offers the patients of north Denver a new outpatient facility featuring, MRI, CT and Bone Densitometry for an enhanced experience in diagnostic imaging..

Faculty

Spine Surgeons:
Michael E. Janssen, D.O. (Fellowship Director) 
Monroe I. Levine, MD (Fellowship Coordinator) 
Jacob C. L. Rumley, D.O.
Clay B. Dorenkamp, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgeons:
Lucas G. Schnell, D.O.
Oscar F. Noel, D.O.
Jacob C. L. Rumley, D.O.
Clay B. Dorenkamp, D.O.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:
George A. Leimbach, MD
Paul S. Leo, MD

Podiatrist/Surgeon:
Eric C. Kuhlman, DPM 

Nurse Practitioners: 
Ruth H. Beckham
Jacque Carbone

Physician Assistants:
Rachel J. Cengia
Kate Weisenborn
Kandace L. Hudson
Carly E. Galimanis 

Most frequent facilities

HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center (NSMC)
Centura St. Anthony North Hospital (SAN)
Musculoskeletal Surgery Center (MSC)
Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO)
Scientific Education and Research Foundation (SERF)

Approximate percentage of exposure to the Spine by region

Cervical: 40% 
Thoracic: 10% 
Lumbar: 50%

Approximate percentage of Fellowship exposure to the Spine by diagnostic category:

Degenerative: 60% 
Trauma: 10% 
Deformity: 20% 
Tumor: 5% 
Other: 2.5% 
Pediatric: 2.5% 

Procedures

Approximately 600 procedures performed per year

Cervical deformity  Adult cervical reconstruction

Degenerative cervical spine  Anterior foraminotomy  Cervical stabilization   Laminoplasty  Microsurgical disc surgery   Posterior foraminotomy  Total disc replacement

Degenerative lumbar spine  ALIF  Dynamic posterior stabilization  Microsurgical disc surgery   Microsurgical spinal stenosis  Nucleus replacement   PLIF  TLIF Total disc replacement

Osteoporotic spine  Kyphoplasty

Thoracolumbar deformity  Ankylosing spondylits osteotomy   Congenital deformities Scoliotic deformities   Spondylolisthesis

Fellowship types

Observerships, short term (1-3 Months)

Requirements

English

Accommodation

Accommodation available for approx. USD 1900/month

Administration Fees

$200.00 per week, not to exceed $1600.00 (USD)
Please note that the Administration Fee will be deducted from your Stipend