Yearly stipend of $65,000 (NASS directory); not stated on programme page.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
One year (August 1 to July 31) per NASS directory; the programme page does not state duration.
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · publishedOne year (August 1 to July 31) per NASS directory; the programme page does not state duration.
Clinical exposurePrivate-practice multidisciplinary fellowship: surgical rotations with four orthopaedic spine surgeons covering minimally invasive, open, deformity and revision surgery, plus non-surgical rotations in pain management, EMG/NCV and chiropractic/physiotherapy. Programme page lists 80% operative / 20% non-operative; lumbar 50%, cervical 35%, thoracic 15%; degenerative 50%, deformity 25%, trauma 15%, pediatric 5%, tumor <5%.
Funding · publishedYearly stipend of $65,000 (NASS directory); not stated on programme page.
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.
≈Partially published
International applicant eligibility
NASS directory states the programme only accepts applicants who are completing a US residency programme.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Board-eligible/Board-certified by ABOS/AOBOS or ABNS/AOBNS (NASS) · Graduate of an accredited U.S. orthopaedic or neurosurgery residency programme (NASS) · Eligible for an unrestricted Arizona medical licence, malpractice insurance and hospital privileges (NASS) · Only applicants completing a US residency programme are accepted (NASS)
✓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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Eligibility for an unrestricted Arizona medical licence (NASS directory).
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
—Not published
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
Yearly stipend of $65,000 (NASS directory); not stated on programme page.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
76% 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.
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ current status evidence✓ duration✓ positions✓ commencement / intake✓ funding✓ benefits✓ eligibility✓ international eligibility✓ registration✓ application process✓ official contact✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ accreditation / organisation source✓ verification date— accommodation / relocation · queued for source review— Language requirement not published · queued for source review— visa / work authorisation · not published by the cited official source— Current deadline not yet published · not published by the cited official source— required documents · not published by the cited official source— application portal · source temporarily inaccessible— Faculty information requires reverification · official sources conflict
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
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
Board-eligible/Board-certified by ABOS/AOBOS or ABNS/AOBNS (NASS)
Graduate of an accredited U.S. orthopaedic or neurosurgery residency programme (NASS)
Eligible for an unrestricted Arizona medical licence, malpractice insurance and hospital privileges (NASS)
Only applicants completing a US residency programme are accepted (NASS)
Registration, licence & examinations
Eligibility for an unrestricted Arizona medical licence (NASS directory).
Visa / work authorisation
Not published.
Application documents
CV, personal statement, recommendation-letter, transcript and identity-document requirements are not published by the cited official source.
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 one-year private-practice spine surgery fellowship combining orthopaedic spine surgery with pain management, EMG/NCV and chiropractic/physiotherapy rotations, with teaching on practice management, medical-legal documentation and billing, aimed at preparing fellows for community private practice.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Health insurance and malpractice insurance with tail coverage (NASS directory). Programme page states optional attendance at external spine conferences and courses is encouraged and supported by the Institute.
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.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Spine Institute of Arizona
Spine Institute of Arizona is a private multidisciplinary spine practice in Scottsdale with clinics in Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Peoria and Anthem.
Fellowship Director (NASS) / Fellowship Co-Director (programme page); Founder & Medical DirectorOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Spine Institute of Arizona
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Edward J. Dohring is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship director (nass) / fellowship co-director (programme page); founder & medical director for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Edward J. Dohring is listed by the official programme source as fellowship director (nass) / fellowship co-director (programme page); founder & medical director. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Michael R. Conti Mica is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship co-director (programme page); orthopaedic spine surgeon for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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 R. Conti Mica is listed by the official programme source as fellowship co-director (programme page); orthopaedic spine surgeon. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Paul R. Gause is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship co-director (nass); orthopaedic spine surgeon for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Paul R. Gause is listed by the official programme source as fellowship co-director (nass); orthopaedic spine surgeon. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Keven S. Burns is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic spine surgeon for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Keven S. Burns is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic spine surgeon. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Pain management (PM&R) rotationOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Spine Institute of Arizona
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Allan Rowley is listed in the cited programme evidence as pain management (pm&r) rotation for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Allan Rowley is listed by the official programme source as pain management (pm&r) rotation. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Vibhooti Dave
EMG/NCV diagnostics (PM&R) rotationOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Spine Institute of Arizona
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Vibhooti Dave is listed in the cited programme evidence as emg/ncv diagnostics (pm&r) rotation for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Vibhooti Dave is listed by the official programme source as emg/ncv diagnostics (pm&r) rotation. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Brock Auten
Chiropractic and physiotherapy rotationOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Spine Institute of Arizona
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Brock Auten is listed in the cited programme evidence as chiropractic and physiotherapy rotation for Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery). 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.
Brock Auten is listed by the official programme source as chiropractic and physiotherapy rotation. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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
NASS directory states the programme only accepts applicants who are completing a US residency programme.
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.
