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The Centeno-Schultz Interventional Orthobiologics Fellowships

The Centeno-Schultz Clinic (CSC) offers a prestigious 12-month Interventional Orthopedic Fellowship program, specializing in regenerative medicine and interventional orthobiologics. This program provides advanced training in cutting-edge procedures, unparalleled hands-on experience, and mentorship from leading experts. Fellows also contribute meaningfully to the field through supervised research projects, helping to redefine musculoskeletal care.

Fellowship Structure

Duration: 12 months

  • 60% Clinical Care: Focus on various percutaneous techniques utilizing bone marrow concentrate and platelet technologies in regenerative medicine.
  • 40% Research: Fellows will complete a supervised research project and submit it for publication, including hands-on experience in the clinic’s onsite research lab.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for consideration:

  • Certification: Current or pursuing board certification in:
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
  • Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
  • Family Practice, Sports Medicine
  • Procedural Experience:
  • Fluoroscopy-based Procedures:
    • 100+ lumbar joint injections (facets, MBBs, SI joint)
    • 100+ lumbar epidural injections (TF, caudal, interlaminar)
  • Ultrasound-based Procedures:
    • 40+ peripheral joint diagnostic ultrasound exams (shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, hip, etc.)
    • 20+ peripheral joint injections under ultrasound guidance (shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, hip, etc.)

Application Timeline

We accept highly qualified applicants on a rolling basis throughout the year, with a general timeline as follows:

  • Application Opens: January 10th 
  • Interviews: February – April
  • Final Decision: May 1st (Approximately 14 months before start date)

Interviews for candidates may be conducted via Zoom, followed by in-person interviews.

Start Dates and Onboarding

The fellowship program may accommodate two fellows annually depending on the needs of the practice. Fellows will have staggered start dates:

  • Fellow 1: July 1
  • Fellow 2: August 1

How to Apply

To apply, please email Ramara Chavez at [email protected] with the following documents:

  1. A signed letter from your Program Director verifying the completion of prerequisite training by the end of your residency.
  2. A current CV.
  3. A one-page writing sample on the topic: “Correlation Between Lumbar Multifidus Atrophy and Axial Lower Back Pain and Radiculopathy.”
  4. A letter of recommendation from an outpatient MSK attending physician.