The NASS recognized Interventional Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Spine Medicine Fellowship at The University of Kansas offers advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and spine disorders. Based at the state-of-the-art Marc A. Asher Spine Center, fellows train alongside physiatrists, anesthesiologists, orthopedists, and neurosurgeons in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
During this one-year ISMM fellowship, participants gain extensive hands-on experience, with graduates performing more than 2,000 fluoroscopic procedures and over 100 ultrasound-guided procedures. Additional opportunities are available in sports coverage, intrathecal pump management, and neuromodulation techniques, complemented by a continuity clinic that builds long-term patient care skills.
Academic development is an integral part of the program. Fellows engage in weekly didactics, journal clubs, and a structured research curriculum, with the expectation of scholarly publication by year’s end. Serving as both fellow and clinical instructor, participants enjoy faculty-level benefits while also contributing to resident and medical student education.
The KU MSK Spine Medicine Fellowship prepares physicians for leadership in interventional spine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, blending high-volume procedural training, research, and academic mentorship in one of the nation’s premier health systems.
View a complete description of interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine fellowships (ISMM) and apply on-line.
Program Director:
Michael Carroll, M.D.
Deadline
April 1st of the preceding academic year.
(ie. April 1, 2026 for fellowship start date of August 1, 2027)
Program
Two fellows will be chosen for the one-year non-ACGME fellowship training starting August 1 annually.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed or are in their final year of training in an ACGME-accredited physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program. International medical graduates with equivalent qualifications and a valid ECFMG certificate are also eligible to apply.
How to Apply
View a complete description of interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine fellowships (ISMM) and apply on-line. In addition to the application, candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, a one-page personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from the applicant's current residency program director, department chair, or current employment supervisor. Please contact Sara Jorgensen at PMReducation@kumc.edu for any additional questions you may have.
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Sara Jorgensen, Residency & Fellowship Coordinator
Address
The University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 1046
Kansas City, KS 66160
E-mail
PMReducation@kumc.edu
Phone
913-588-6777
Fax
913-588-6765