John Alexander, MD
- Program Director, Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology
Excellence in patient care, research, and education is the overall goal of the Department of Orthopaedics at The Ohio State University. The musculoskeletal oncology training program is committed to a process of maturation in the pursuit of knowledge, and the development of intellectual capacity leading to a lifelong commitment to the fundamentals of a career in orthopaedic oncology. Fellows will be exposed to the full spectrum of adult and pediatric clinical activities, teaching, and research.
The program encompasses one of the most complete continuum's of sarcoma research and clinical faculty in the United States. As such, in contrast to many fellowship programs, the fellow will focus solely on orthopaedic oncology patients and will not participate in general orthopaedic cases. The program consists of rotations with core faculty in adult musculoskeletal oncology and is supplemented with clinical exposure to pediatric musculoskeletal oncology patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The fellow will also take part in interdisciplinary training with faculty in radiation oncology and medical oncology.
The training faculty members of The Ohio State University Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program are committed to the education of all fellows and wish to prepare these physicians to function as well-qualified, independent specialists. We believe that fellows require training in basic science, and clinical care as it is relates to orthopaedics. Our role as educators is to instill trainees with those traits essential to success including honesty and integrity, objectivity, self-motivation, curiosity, timeliness and a sense of responsibility. Finally, as a division, we are committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion as we believe varied perspectives and backgrounds improve ourselves and our care of patients.
The fellow will participate in the educational activities of the Department of Orthopaedics, specifically:
And in the educational activities of the division of musculoskeletal oncology, specifically,
Research is an important component of the Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. Each fellow is required to complete, present and submit a book chapter or case report for publication in a peer-reviewed journal prior to completion of the fellowship. In addition, the fellow will collaborate on ongoing research projects underway in the division. Research projects are presented at the annual Mallory-Coleman Research Day. Ample time is provided to the fellow throughout the program to complete the project.
Applications for fellowship are accepted through the SF Match. Applications are reviewed by the selection committee and are selected on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities.
Application deadline: October 9, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
Program dates:
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified the week of November 4. Interviews will be held on January 30, 2025. All Interviews will be held in person in Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, please contact:
Julia Panzo
Director of Graduate Medical Education – Dept. of Orthopaedics
Julia.Panzo@osumc.edu
Gabby Ford
Administrative Assistant
Gabrielle.Ford@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-293-6194
Department of Orthopaedics
241 W. 11th Ave.
Suite 6081
Columbus, OH 43210