Curriculum

Curriculum Components

Clinical Work & Research

The fellow dedicates approximately 80% of their time to clinical care, including one day per week in clinic and 3.5 to four days per week in the operating room. Clinical training is conducted alongside core University of Texas faculty, including Kevin Bozic, Karl Koenig and Gurpreet Singh. In addition, fellows gain exposure to a diverse range of practice environments by working with adjunct faculty in the community.

The remaining time is focused on research, practice management and health policy. A unique aspect of the fellowship is exposure to value-based care delivery and healthcare system innovation. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Bozic, Chair of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School, observing and participating in initiatives that design, implement, and evaluate value-based delivery and payment models both locally in Austin and nationally. As a recent president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2024–2025), he provides fellows with a unique perspective on national leadership and the future direction of orthopaedic care in the United States.

Fellows also work closely with Dr. Koenig, executive director of the Musculoskeletal Institute at Dell Med, who has led the development and implementation of the institute’s integrated practice unit care model — a cornerstone of Dell Med’s approach to coordinated, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. He also serves as chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Healthcare Systems Committee, contributing to national efforts in health policy and system-level integration of musculoskeletal care.

Clinical & Teaching Conferences

The fellow will be actively engaged in both organizing and participating in undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education activities.

Arthroplasty service also consists of a PGY-2 resident and a PGY-5 resident in turn on a rotating basis.