It was a great honor and privilege to be a recipient of the 2014 AAOS International Emerging Leaders (IEL) Scholarship. The entire scholarship experience wasn't just an impactful and highly inspirational encounter; it was also a most exciting time with my mentors, colleagues and friends.
Firstly, I attended the 11th Annual International Paediatric
Orthopaedic Symposium by POSNA/AAOS at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort, Lake
Buena Vista, Florida. This highly educational course afforded me the
opportunity to update my knowledge in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The resourceful
faculty were detailed in their presentations and used evidence-based
approach during the sessions. The Breakout sessions were highly interactive
with ample opportunities to have hands-on training on some of the new
techniques and instrumentation.
It
was also a time to catch up and rub minds with some Ponseti practitioners,
Dr. Pablo Rosselli from Colombia and Dr. Nariman Abol Oyoun, an Egyptian
Paediatric Orthopaedic fellow at Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
As I alighted from my flight to Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, cruising from the airport to the city center, I had no doubt that
I had entered the "City of bridges" as I adored the numerous bridges
spanning the hilly city.
I didn't come to count bridges in Pittsburgh by the way. I had the honor of being a visiting fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) under the tutelage of a multiple award-winning Orthopaedic Surgeon, a distinguished Service Professor, Dr. Freddie H. Fu, the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery Department.
May
I tell you a few things about UPMC. It's the first hospital ever where liver
transplantation was successfully carried out and it has the largest series of
limb transplantation in North America. UPMC is the largest non-governmental
employer in Pennsylvania and its ranked No.1 in Pennsylvania by the U.S News
and World Report.
Dr. Fu and colleagues did not hold back anything in dishing out the stuff that
UPMC is known for. From learning about the "Double-bundle anatomic
reconstruction of the ACL" and other arthroscopic maneuvers at the
Mercy South side Hospital with Dr. Fu, working with Drs. Ivan Tarkin, Gary
Gruen, Peter Siska and the rest of the trauma team at the
Montefiore-Presbyterian Centre, to learning new techniques with the
total joint reconstruction team at the Shadyside; it was indeed a life
changing experience.
Special
thanks go to Dr. Larry Crossett and Dr. Yates for their teachings during
the Total Joint theatre sessions as well as learning about computer
navigation TKR from Dr. Brian Klatt.
Having the opportunity to make a brief presentation during the Orthopaedic Grand round was quite humbling.
The meeting with the Co-director of residency program, Dr. MaCalus Hogan, where we shared ideas was quite fruitful and the numerous research meetings were beneficial also.
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. Hence, courtesy of Dr Fu, I watched
the Pitts Club Basketball team trounce their opponent at the Petersen Events
Centre.
I will never forget Mrs. Lisa Arrisher-Brown, Secretary to Dr. Fu. Then Dr. Garth Walker, Dr. Fu's Research Fellow, who took care of most of my logistics and whom I equally impacted upon during the period. I also enjoyed the company of other international orthopaedic fellows who kept my company at UPMC.
I will never forget Mrs. Lisa Arrisher-Brown, Secretary to Dr. Fu. Then Dr. Garth Walker, Dr. Fu's Research Fellow, who took care of most of my logistics and whom I equally impacted upon during the period. I also enjoyed the company of other international orthopaedic fellows who kept my company at UPMC.
The special dinner with Dr. Fu at the Prestigious Duquesne Club was another
memorable event that I will not forget in a hurry. Every moment spent with this
Orthopaedic innovator was a cherished time as
his achievements, leadership and mentorship are worthy of emulation.
From the East coast, I then travelled to the west coast, to Oakland City, CA on the east side of the bay. My next training was at Kaiser Permanente's New Oakland Medical Centre. This group has certainly taking healthcare to another level. The new centre is tastefully furnished and well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. I was privileged to be mentored by an earnest teacher and Arthroplasty surgeon par excellence, Dr. Stefano Bini, whom I had been acquainted with at the AAOS International Scholarship Alumni meeting. My training in Total Joint Surgery was indeed heightened by Dr. Bini and colleagues in the Orthopaedic surgery Department.
From the East coast, I then travelled to the west coast, to Oakland City, CA on the east side of the bay. My next training was at Kaiser Permanente's New Oakland Medical Centre. This group has certainly taking healthcare to another level. The new centre is tastefully furnished and well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. I was privileged to be mentored by an earnest teacher and Arthroplasty surgeon par excellence, Dr. Stefano Bini, whom I had been acquainted with at the AAOS International Scholarship Alumni meeting. My training in Total Joint Surgery was indeed heightened by Dr. Bini and colleagues in the Orthopaedic surgery Department.
Learning from Dr. Thomas Barber and Dr. Kan Gill, the present and past Chief of Arthroplasty, was indeed a pleasant experience for me. I did not only learn about surgical skills. It was also an opportunity to learn about their health system, health processes and protocols. The opportunity to learn leadership tips while learning surgical skills is quite unique and classic. It was an interesting time also when I made a presentation on "The Health System and Orthopaedic education in Nigeria".
Having come this close to the Bay area, I took a dash to San Francisco to enjoy
some happy moments with my mentor, Dr. Rick Coughlin and friends at IGOT.
I wish us all Happy Holidays and a most fulfilling 2015.
Dr. Adeoye James Adetiloye
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