Banner University Medical Center at the University of Arizona-Phoenix

Phoenix, USA

Banner University Medical Center is dedicated to providing innovative, compassionate orthopedic services tailored to meet the individual needs of its patients. Skilled in virtually all aspects of orthopedic medicine, Banner University Medical Center treats adults and high school age youths presenting an array of orthopedic injuries and disorders ranging from sports-related to arthritic, congenital and degenerative conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Classified as a Level I Trauma Center, the hospital also provides emergency orthopedic care for patients who have sustained serious physical injuries. Annually, we care for more than 2,800 Level I trauma patients from the metro Phoenix area and beyond who have sustained serious physical injuries. Banner University Medical Center’s reputation as a leader in orthopedic medicine has made it a referral tertiary center for emergency orthopedic care on a regional level. With an outstanding reputation in the arena of orthopedic surgery, it has been the hospital of choice for professional athletes seeking orthopedic care including members of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Coyotes and competitors at Phoenix International Raceway. As a continuation of its orthopedic care, Banner University Medical Center offers extensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services through the Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute.

Orthopaedic Residency Program
Banner University Medical Center also is one of Arizona’s largest medical education centers. In 2006, the hospital received approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to initiate an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. Through the program, residents complete five years of training in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Through the program, residents take advantage of the innovative and surgical training technology available at Banner University’s Simulation Education and Training (SimET) Center. The Center provides several computerized mannequins and virtual reality tools that allow residents to perform both simple and complex orthopedic procedures in a simulated environment prior to performing them on patients. Additionally, residents have the unique opportunity to work on engineered bones and simulated fractures, thus increasing their proficiency in the use of plates, screws and rods – common tools of orthopedic surgery. They also learn state-of-the-art techniques for such precise procedures as total joint replacements, and work with specialized plastic equivalents of bones, muscles and soft tissues.

Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgical Fellowship Program
The Banner Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgical Fellowship Training Program will be a one year in length, from August 1 through July 31. This fellowship is to be ACGME accredited (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) for four (4) positions and will participate in the National Resident Matching Program.

The purpose of this fellowship is to offer fellows special knowledge and training in the management of acute hand and upper extremity trauma, reconstructive upper extremity problems, congenital deformities, and all aspects of microsurgery including replantation, reconstructive surgery, free tissue transfers and microneuropathy.

The faculty is comprised of 13 talented, fellowship-trained individuals and leaders in their respective fields of upper extremity surgery and microsurgical reconstruction. In order to satisfy the individual educational goals of all fellows, three months of elective time is offered for fellows to choose which area to concentrate their efforts.

Unique to this program, all fellows will dedicate some clinical time caring for nearby Native American population under the supervision of the faculty. In addition, fellows will have an opportunity to work alongside international leaders in upper extremity surgery in different countries.

Research and Scholarly Activities
Fellows will have access to the laboratory facilities and supportive collaborating researchers and technicians within the Banner University Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Arizona State University, and the Musculoskeletal Research and Education (MORE) Foundation.

The Department of Orthopaedics has a research facility capable of bioassays and biomechanical experiments using a biaxial load frame (100 N tension, 50N/m torque) and a complete motion analysis laboratory. In addition to several pathology microscopes, there is also a surgical microscope available for fellows to practice microsurgical skills. The Department of Orthopaedics has a close collaborative relationship with several researchers in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, and the Animal Laboratory at Arizona State University, which shares a 5-lab open space, a cell culture room, and an inverted bright-field microscope for histology and fluorescent studies.

The MORE Foundation has its own motion analysis lab, cadaveric lab, and biomechanics lab. The MORE foundation will be tracking every research project from inception to publication and lending assistance whenever feasible in terms of funding, experimental protocols, and/or personnel. While several post-doctorate researchers and technicians are available for assistance, clinical faculty participate in most basic science and clinical projects.

Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Banner University Medical Center is located in Phoenix, the urban center of the nation's fifth largest metropolitan area. The "Valley of the Sun" epitomizes the integration of progressive development, modern architecture and beautiful scenery with the rich traditions and character of the Southwest. Affordable housing and an inviting climate make Phoenix a prime destination for those planning to start their careers and settle in an attractive, stimulating area.

Sports and Leisure Activities
The sunny, dry climate of Phoenix is a recreational paradise. Golf, tennis, biking, hiking, fishing, climbing and running are year round activities. Nearby lakes offer the complete range of water sports. Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona's majestic red rocks, Sunrise and Snow Bowl ski slopes and the incomparable Grand Canyon are only a few hours drive to the north. The Valley of the Sun also has a variety of spectator sports – Diamondbacks baseball, Phoenix Suns basketball, Arizona Cardinals football, Phoenix Coyotes hockey, The PGA Phoenix Open professional golf, tennis, soccer and nearby Arizona State University athletics.

Culture and Heritage
Phoenix is perhaps the finest area to become acquainted with the history and traditions of Native Americans. The Heard Museum's 35,000 artifacts and works of art, several local primitive ruins and the 21 different tribes in Arizona invite exploration and understanding of these rich cultures.

The nearby Phoenix Art Museum, Herberger Theater and Symphony Hall together with the concert auditoriums and charming galleries in Scottsdale and Tempe satisfy the cultural and entertainment tastes of most everyone.
The Phoenix Zoo, recognized as one of the country's best, the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Science Center and numerous other specialized museums offer a variety of exhibits and programs for adults and children.

Banner University Medical Center at the University of Arizona-Phoenix
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1111 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
USA
Phone: ++1 602 839-2000
Fellowship Director: sgedwardsmd@gmail.com