Rehabilitation Medicine

Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship (ISMM)

NewYork-Presbyterian’s Interventional Spine Fellowship is a comprehensive program that provides dedicated physicians with training in advanced diagnostic skills and the management of acute and chronic spine disease. In this program, fellows will gain exposure to a wide spectrum of conditions affecting the spine, including those treated by medical, interventional, and surgical measures.

Fellows will work and learn in the dynamic environment of Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian. This world-class multidisciplinary facility is equipped with on-site clinics, fluoroscopy and procedure suites, imaging (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, and MRI), an electrodiagnostics lab, multiple physical therapy gyms, and advanced surgical care.

Under the guidance of Och Spine’s program director and faculty, including spine and musculoskeletal specialists from PM&R, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and radiology, fellows will develop their clinical skills, expand their knowledge of spine disorders, and learn advanced spine care procedures such as:

• Ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous interventions
• Electrodiagnostic studies
• Neuromodulation
• Regenerative ortho-biologics

Mission Statement and Aims

To train well-rounded and collegial graduates in musculoskeletal and spine medical practice. By incorporating up-to-date knowledge, application of advanced interventional & minimally invasive procedures, and integration of multidisciplinary care modalities, fellows will be prepared to treat advanced musculoskeletal and spine-related conditions and collaborate care between disciplines.

Program aims:

• Cultivate clinicians who are comfortable with caring for the full spectrum of spine-related conditions.
• Provide a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and progressive learning environment to help nurture the application of innovative approaches of clinical science rooted in the foundation of evidence-based medicine.
• Produce graduates that are confident and highly trained in advanced interventional and minimally invasive procedures, especially those which involve fluoroscopy.
• Produce graduates competent in managing sports-related pain and present opportunities to train in ultrasound guided procedures.
• Inspire and create opportunities for fellows to develop scholarly contributions which complement clinical interests and facilitate career and academic advancement.
• Offer opportunities for fellows to learn from research faculty, be involved in research trials, and ultimately disseminate information to local, regional, and professional conferences.
• Graduates are expected to have the knowledge and skillset to teach at the national level.
• Produce excellent, independent practitioners who will be leaders in their discipline.