Salary follows the NYP Graduate Medical Education scale; the PGY level for this post-fellowship position is not stated. The 2024–2025 scale in the 2025 prospectus gives PGY-6 $115,500 and PGY-7 $119,000, plus a $7,500 annual living supplement ($1,875 paid quarterly), for total direct pay of $123,000 (PGY-6) or $126,500 (PGY-7).
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · published12 months
Clinical exposureAbout 320 pediatric spinal deformity cases a year at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital, across congenital, neuromuscular, syndromic and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann's kyphosis, spondylolisthesis and complex cervical deformity (case mix about 40% AIS, 25% early-onset scoliosis, 20% neuromuscular/syndromic, 10% cervical deformity, 5% tumour/fracture). Techniques range from Mehta/derotational casting, halo-gravity traction, traditional and magnetically controlled growing rods and VEPTR to PSIF, SPO and VCR. Non-operative AIS care includes Rigo-Cheneau bracing and Schroth therapy, with pediatric cervical work alongside Pediatric Neurosurgery and one day a week of protected research time.
Funding · publishedSalary follows the NYP Graduate Medical Education scale; the PGY level for this post-fellowship position is not stated. The 2024–2025 scale in the 2025 prospectus gives PGY-6 $115,500 and PGY-7 $119,000, plus a $7,500 annual living supplement ($1,875 paid quarterly), for total direct pay of $123,000 (PGY-6) or $126,500 (PGY-7).
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
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International applicant eligibility
Not addressed. Past fellows include a surgeon now practising in Auckland, New Zealand, but no international eligibility, licensing or visa policy is published.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Completed residency in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery · Completed fellowship in pediatric orthopedics or spine surgery (the programme page says applicants 'will already have completed' one; the 2025 prospectus says such candidates are preferred)
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Not published
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
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Language requirements
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Not published
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Salary follows the NYP Graduate Medical Education scale; the PGY level for this post-fellowship position is not stated. The 2024–2025 scale in the 2025 prospectus gives PGY-6 $115,500 and PGY-7 $119,000, plus a $7,500 annual living supplement ($1,875 paid quarterly), for total direct pay of $123,000 (PGY-6) or $126,500 (PGY-7).
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
66% of core application fields verified
Checked 3 Oct 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleApply by contacting the programme (William S. Campos). The 2025 prospectus was issued for '2025 Recruitment Interviews'. SF Match participation is not mentioned.
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Completed residency in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery
Completed fellowship in pediatric orthopedics or spine surgery (the programme page says applicants 'will already have completed' one; the 2025 prospectus says such candidates are preferred)
Registration, licence & examinations
Not published
Visa / work authorisation
Not published
Application documents
Not published (contact the programme to apply)
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A single-position, 12-month advanced fellowship in complex pediatric spinal deformity, which Columbia describes as the only one of its kind in the country. It is a separate programme from Columbia's four-position Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine Fellowship, with its own director (Dr Vitale), base hospital, prerequisite prior fellowship and contact.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Not detailed beyond the salary and living supplement. The prospectus mentions housing options through the NYP GME office.
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: Not detailed beyond the salary and living supplement. The prospectus mentions housing options through the NYP GME office.
Housing availability, rent, deposits, utilities and relocation support can change by intake and appointment type. OrthoFellow does not estimate living costs unless an official source publishes them.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Division of Pediatric Orthopedics) / NewYork-Presbyterian
Columbia Orthopedics (Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian) in northern Manhattan; spine care is delivered at NYP Och Spine Hospital, Och Spine at NYP/The Spiral and NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Fellowship Director; Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery & Neurosurgery; Chief, Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeryOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Columbia Orthopedics / NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Michael G. Vitale is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship director; ana lucia professor of pediatric orthopedic surgery & neurosurgery; chief, pediatric orthopedic surgery for Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Michael G. Vitale is listed by the official programme source as fellowship director; ana lucia professor of pediatric orthopedic surgery & neurosurgery; chief, pediatric orthopedic surgery. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Fellowship Co-Director; Chief, Division of Spinal Surgery; Surgeon-in-Chief, NYP Och Spine HospitalOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Columbia Orthopedics / NYP Och Spine Hospital
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Lawrence G. Lenke is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship co-director; chief, division of spinal surgery; surgeon-in-chief, nyp och spine hospital for Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Lawrence G. Lenke is listed by the official programme source as fellowship co-director; chief, division of spinal surgery; surgeon-in-chief, nyp och spine hospital. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Pediatric orthopaedic spine surgeon (faculty per NASS and fellow testimonial)Official profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Columbia Orthopedics
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Benjamin D. Roye is listed in the cited programme evidence as pediatric orthopaedic spine surgeon (faculty per nass and fellow testimonial) for Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Benjamin D. Roye is listed by the official programme source as pediatric orthopaedic spine surgeon (faculty per nass and fellow testimonial). A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Listed programme leadership; Professor of Neurological Surgery; Director, Och Spine at NYP WestchesterOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Peter D. Angevine is listed in the cited programme evidence as listed programme leadership; professor of neurological surgery; director, och spine at nyp westchester for Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Peter D. Angevine is listed by the official programme source as listed programme leadership; professor of neurological surgery; director, och spine at nyp westchester. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Listed programme leadership; Frank E. Stinchfield Professor & Chair, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair; Chief, Shoulder Service; Fellowship Director
Affiliation
Columbia Orthopedics
Clinical focus
Open and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, reconstruction, arthroplasty and sports medicine
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
William N. Levine is listed in the cited programme evidence as listed programme leadership; frank e. stinchfield professor & chair, department of orthopedic surgery for Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Open and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, reconstruction, arthroplasty and sports medicine. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Professor Levine chairs Columbia Orthopedic Surgery, leads its Shoulder Service and directs the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship. His current official profile records more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, over 50 book chapters, 11 edited textbooks and more than 400 invited presentations.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
Not addressed. Past fellows include a surgeon now practising in Auckland, New Zealand, but no international eligibility, licensing or visa policy is published.
This note is shown only when the official source publishes information relevant to overseas applicants. Applicants should confirm licensing and visa eligibility directly with the host.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics), Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Not explicitly stated; the programme page refers to research to be completed 'during the year', and NASS likewise says the fellow must complete one project 'during the year'.View program profile →
