Fellowship Program Information
Affiliation (Center Type): Orthopaedic Center (Private)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 1 year
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: No
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 4
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: 1. Rene Jorge Abdalla, MD, Knee Arthroscopy + Complex Injuries
2. Marcio Ferreira de castro, MD, Knee Arthroplasty + Sportsmedicine
3. Carlos Eduardo Franciozi, MD, Knee Arthrosocpy + steam cell + meniscus Repair
4. Lucas Ramadan, MD, Shoulder Athroscopy
5. Andrea Forgas Sallum, PT, Rehabiltation + Research
Recent activity of Teaching Center: HCor maintains a well-established Research Institute responsible for conducting clinical trials, observational studies, and research in fields such as cardiology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, public health, and healthcare innovation. Fellows are encouraged to participate in ongoing research projects and may propose new studies under faculty supervision.
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: Support for research activities, including methodological assistance, statistical analysis, and help with manuscript preparation and submission.
Opportunities for participation in national and international conferences, sometimes with institutional support for abstract submission and travel.
Interdisciplinary learning through case discussions, seminars, and workshops involving multiple specialties.
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Estimated monthly living expenses in São Paulo vary by lifestyle, with typical costs including BRL 2,000–3,500 for rent, BRL 400–600 for utilities, BRL 800–1,200 for food, and BRL 250–300 for public transportation.
Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases
Arthroscopy 50%
Knee Surgery 30%
Sports Medicine 10%
Shoulder 5%
Hip 5%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Fellows receive supervised clinical and surgical training with growing responsibilities, participate in interdisciplinary discussions, and engage in research supported by dedicated centers in areas like orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Scrub in for surgery, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Didactic sessions, 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: Fellows benefit from research support—including methodological guidance, statistical analysis, and help with publications—alongside opportunities to present at national and international conferences and engage in interdisciplinary learning through case discussions, seminars, and works.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: One Course every 2 years, most about knee.
Athletic Team Coverage: Dr. Marcio Ferreira de Castro serves as the team orthopedic surgeon for Clube Athletico Paranaense, a premier Brazilian football club, where he specializes in sports-related injuries and surgical treatment of elite athletes.