Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship

"As a resident, I knew I wanted to subspecialize, and I will forever be thankful that I was allowed to spend a year in the adult hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at Rush. Certainly, the names of the program and the staff are well-respected worldwide, and that is something I will always be proud of. Moreover, the surgical and the academic experience have proven to be invaluable. The staff surgeons treated me like a partner instead of an assistant, and they passed on learning that I use daily in my practice. I still call to discuss problem cases from time to time, and it's like I never left. While I chose a private practice over an academic setting, the research opportunities were incredible and helped prepare me to critically evaluate new research, and thereby learn and grow throughout my career. As the demand for primary and revision total joint replacements continues to grow, I am thankful to have chosen such a gratifying field and to have prepared with this most outstanding and enjoyable fellowship."

— Tim Ballard, M.D.

"I consider my fellowship at Rush to be one of the most valuable educational experiences I have had. I was exposed to all aspects of adult reconstruction and felt well prepared to enter practice with joint replacement as my focus. I have been fortunate to remain in contact with my mentors at Rush ever since my year in fellowship. I thoroughly enjoyed my year in Chicago as the fellowship afforded me time to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. I still enjoy the benefits of Rush's reputation and the network of individuals associated with Rush. Most importantly, I made wonderful friends and continue to have amazing advocates for my career at Rush. The attendings I worked with continue to be of assistance to me in my academic endeavors and I sincerely consider them to be good friends."

— Michael J. Archibeck, M.D.

"The Rush adult reconstruction fellowship is one of the top fellowships in the country, and I feel fortunate for having trained there. The case mix is fantastic, including the most complex revision cases and the cutting edge less invasive procedures. The faculty are top notch. The success I have obtained in my practice is directly related to the skills I obtained in my fellowship."

— Donald M Knapke, M.D.