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Reading Shoulder Unit

Center Information

Berkshire Independent Hospital
Swallows Croft, Wensley Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 6UZ
UNITED KINGDOM
https://www.readingshoulderunit.com/

All aspects of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Primary Language Spoken: English
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Yes

Contact Information

Prof. Ofer Levy, Reading Shoulder Unit

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Royal College of Surgeons (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 12 months
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Prof. Ofer Levy MD MCh(Orth) FRCS - All aspects of Shoulder Surgery Mr. Giuseppe Sforza MD MCh(Orth) - All aspects of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Mr. Paolo Consigliere MD - All aspects of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Recent activity of Teaching Center:

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 50%
Shoulder Arthroplasty 40%
Complex Shoulder surgery 10%
Area(s) of Specialty: Biologics Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Depends on his/her GMC registration: No GMC registration - Clinical and Surgical observership (only research) With GMC registration - fully Clinical, Surgical and research
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Participate as an observer only, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: Extensive database for research. Research projects in shoulder arthroplasty Research projects in innovative shoulder arthroscopy techniques
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Usually, between 1-2 courses a year
Athletic Team Coverage:

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: No financial assistance or other support is available
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: May be a possibility for stipend - according to circumstances
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Relative cheaper housing can be available