The MOTUS Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship is an intensive one-year program designed to provide specialized training in all aspects of orthopedic trauma. As an orthopedic trauma fellow—a fully trained orthopedic surgeon advancing their expertise in complex fractures and musculoskeletal injuries—participants gain extensive experience managing high-acuity trauma cases under expert mentorship.

What sets this distinguished fellowship apart is its unparalleled surgical experience and exclusive structure—one fellow, two attending surgeons, and four advanced practice providers handling approximately 1,700 cases annually. With only one fellow selected each year, the chosen candidate benefits from an immersive learning environment, gaining extensive surgical experience across a diverse range of trauma cases.

Our fellowship is led by renowned orthopedic trauma surgeons, Dr. Wade Smith and Dr. Steven Morgan, whose expertise spans over 50 combined years of complex pelvic and acetabular fractures, nonunions, infections, amputations, periarticular and periprosthetic fracture management, and limb deformity correction of the upper and lower extremities. The program specializes in the care of multiply-injured patients, providing comprehensive exposure to both acute and post-traumatic conditions.

Fellows will benefit from a collegial and dynamic learning environment that balances rigorous training with an extra emphasis on work-life balance. They will have the opportunity to develop surgical expertise, refine clinical decision-making, and cultivate leadership skills while working in the vibrant and scenic suburb of Denver, Colorado.

The MOTUS Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship is designed to shape the next generation of trauma surgeons into exceptional clinicians, educators, and leaders in the field, and we look forward to each new fellow contributing to our tradition of excellence in patient care, research, and mentorship.

For more details, or to apply, please contact us.