Is there an opportunity for the AO Fellows to scrub in? Yes
Is there any additional / special license required to scrub in? No
More information
Number of beds in department: 60
Total surgical cases per year: 502
Used techniques
Standard open: Yes
Endoscopy: Yes
Robotics: No
Tuberculosis surgery: No
Pain management techniques: Yes
Minimally invasive surgery: Yes
Anterior surgery: Yes
Spinal navigation: Yes
Intradural surgery: Yes
Thoracoscopy: No
Language
Dominant language spoken in the operating room: Portuguese
English written and spoken by our team members: written (4)* / spoken (4)*
* Level of proficiency, with 1 equaling basic and 5 equaling proficient.
Rheumatology consultation
Pain clinic
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Diagnostic imaging
Research activities
Certificate of medical degree, speciality completion and letter of recommendation are required
Up-to-date identification documents, personal accident and liability insurance (since fellows must fill in our Confidentiality Agreement before starting the fellowship)
