Program Overview

Amputation Rehabilitation Fellowship

The Amputation Rehabilitation Fellowship is offered by the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. This fellowship is designed for physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year (clinical) or 2 years (clinical and research)
• Rotation Sites: VA Puget Sound (Seattle, Tacoma campuses), Harborview, and other University of Washington-affiliated sites
• Curriculum: Developed collaboratively by the fellow and fellowship director, consisting of didactic education, clinical education and training, evaluation, and research or other academic activities

Application Process

To apply for this fellowship, the following application materials must be submitted:

• Personal statement (1 page)
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director
• Curriculum Vitae

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Stipend & Benefits

The stipend rate is based on years of previously completed ACGME-accredited residency training and equivalent experiences, as determined by the Office of Academic Affiliations.

Prior Fellows

Graduates of the program have taken positions as medical directors at VA regional amputation care hubs and academic medical centers, including Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan, and University of Pittsburgh.

Training Facilities

The primary location is the VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle campus, with additional clinical opportunities at the VA Puget Sound American Lake campus (Tacoma, WA), Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, or other clinical settings that complement the fellow’s goals.

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Rebecca A. Speckman, MD, PhD
• David C. Morgenroth, MD
• Michael F. Gallagher, MD, MA
• Janna L. Friedly, MD, MPH

Application Deadline

December 15 of the PGY-4 year

Program Director

Rebecca A. Speckman, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Regional Amputation Center, VAPSHCS

Program Overview

The Amputation Rehabilitation Fellowship provides lifelong care for Veterans with amputations from diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, combat-related or other traumatic injuries, or other medical conditions. The fellowship offers a comprehensive curriculum, including didactic education, clinical education and training, evaluation, and research or other academic activities. The program is designed to provide fellows with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become leaders in the field of amputation rehabilitation.