Choosing the Right Fellowship for Performing Interventional Spine Procedures: Panel Discussion with Fellowship Directors for Educators and Residents-Choosing the Right Fellowship for Performing Interventional Spine Procedures: Panel Discussion with Fellowship Directors for Educators and Residents

Choosing the Right Fellowship for Performing Interventional Spine Procedures: Panel Discussion with Fellowship Directors for Educators and Residents

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The video features a panel discussion on selecting the right fellowship for performing interventional spine procedures. Dr. Yang hosts the session with Dr. Nagpal, Dr. Chu, and Zach McCormick participating. The panel discusses the available fellowships in the field and highlights the increasing trend of residents pursuing fellowships in pain, spine, or sports medicine. Dr. Nagpal focuses on ACGME accredited pain fellowships and outlines their requirements and training opportunities. Dr. Chu discusses ACGME accredited sports medicine fellowships and notes that while they don't have specific requirements for interventional spine procedures, some programs provide training in this area. Zach McCormick, the fellowship director at the University of Utah, talks about the NAS recognized interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine fellowships, which offer training in interventional spine procedures. The panel emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific training opportunities and requirements when selecting a fellowship. They mention the newly formed NASS ISMM fellowships, which aim to standardize the quality and focus of training programs in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. The doctors address concerns about credentialing and state that graduates from non-ACGME pain programs generally do not face issues with obtaining credentials for procedures. They advise residents to consider their career goals and patient population interests when choosing a fellowship and recommend finding a program that aligns with those goals. Overall, the panel provides guidance and insights on the different fellowship options available in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Keywords

panel discussion

selecting the right fellowship

interventional spine procedures

ACGME accredited pain fellowships

ACGME accredited sports medicine fellowships

NASS recognized fellowships

training opportunities

requirements

credentialing

career goals

patient population interests