The Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta provides exceptional training in the identification, management, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of pediatric orthopedic disorders. We are committed to training future pediatric orthopedists that excel in their field, and have 14 surgeons who expose fellows to a diversity of cases and techniques. Our program has been accredited by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). It offers broad exposure to all facets of pediatric orthopedics.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University: A historic partnership of pediatric excellence
In 1956, the Board of Trustees for both Emory University and Egleston Hospital signed an agreement to make Egleston a first-rate teaching hospital
Children’s is one of the largest freestanding healthcare systems in the country. Emory is one of the nation’s leading research universities. Together, the two share a passion for pediatric innovation and advancements. In 1956, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Egleston Hospital and Emory University first established a pediatric teaching relationship. This relationship has developed to facilitate leading-edge pediatric research, training and innovation.
Children’s and Emory University School of Medicine partner together on pediatric residency and fellowship training programs as well as the management and execution of clinical trials. Discoveries in Emory’s research laboratories are translated into lifesaving treatments at Children’s. Emory and Children’s share a unique employment agreement; more than 400 physicians hold titles at both independent institutions.
National Honors from U.S. News & World Report
Children’s ranks among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The report ranks hospitals for excellence in outcomes, program structure and national reputation in 10 pediatric specialty areas.
Our AwardsWhy Atlanta?
In addition to our unique neighboring pediatric partners, Atlanta is full of diverse communities, walkable neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene, and plenty of green spaces and sunny weather—it’s pretty easy to fall in love with our charming city.
Make Atlanta HomeMichael T. Busch, MD, Director, Orthopedic Fellowship
Orthopedic surgeons
- Jed Axelrod, MD
- Robert W. Bruce Jr., MD
- Michael T. Busch, MD
- Dennis P. Devito, MD
- Anthony "Ace" Egger, MD
- Jorge A. Fabregas, MD
- Jill C. Flanagan, MD
- Nicholas D. Fletcher, MD
- Dell McLaughlin, MD
- Joshua Murphy, MD
- Dana Olszewski, MD, MPH
- Crystal Perkins, MD
- Michael L. Schmitz, MD
- Tim Schrader, MD
- S. Clifton Willimon, MD
Orthopedist
Sports medicine primary care physicians
Rachel Brandl, MD
2023-24
William Fravel, MD
2023-24
Alex DiBartola, MD
2022-23
Julia Fink, MD
2022-23
Alexandra D’Agostini, MD
2021-22
Jordan Vokes, MD
2021-22
Shaunette Davey, MD
2020-21
Jose Ramirez Gomez, MD
2020-21
Why Children's?
We manage one million patient visits annually at three hospitals, Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations.
Learn moreFellows participate in a full range of educational opportunities, including research, didactic conference, case presentation conferences, opportunities to attend national conferences and skills courses, outpatient specialty clinics and a wide array of surgical procedures from all subspecialty areas of pediatric orthopedics, such as:
- Bone health
- Cerebral palsy
- Complex hip reconstructive surgery, hip preservation and hip arthroscopy
- Complex limb reconstruction
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spine care and scoliosis
- Spina bifida
- Sports medicine
- Trauma
- Tumor
Applications are due November 1. Please use SF Match to apply.
Applicants must be able to obtain a Georgia Medical License and must have attended residency within the United States. See state licensure requirements.
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