The Centeno-Schultz Interventional Orthopedics Fellowship
Overview
The Centeno-Schultz Clinic (CSC) Interventional Orthopedics Fellowship is a one-year, intensive clinical and academic training program designed for physicians seeking advanced expertise in image-guided interventional spine and joint procedures using orthobiologic therapies.
The fellowship is based at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Broomfield, Colorado, an internationally recognized center for interventional orthopedics and regenerative medicine. CSC serves as a national and international referral center, with patients traveling from across the United States and around the world for advanced non-surgical orthopedic care. Fellows train in a high-volume clinical environment alongside faculty who are nationally recognized experts in interventional orthopedics and gain exposure to complex orthopedic cases that require thoughtful diagnostic evaluation and advanced procedural planning.
Why This Fellowship
Interventional orthopedics is a rapidly evolving field that requires more than brief courses or limited procedural exposure. This fellowship is intentionally designed to provide unparalleled depth and scope of training in regenerative orthopedic care.
Fellows train in one of the highest-volume interventional orthopedics practices in the world, performing a broad range of advanced image-guided procedures using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow–derived cell therapies. The clinical volume and procedural breadth at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic allow fellows to develop a level of procedural proficiency and clinical judgment that is not achievable in lower-volume or observational training environments.
In addition to hands-on procedural training, the fellowship emphasizes deep understanding of the underlying science, biomechanics, and clinical decision-making that guide interventional orthopedic care. Fellows graduate with both advanced technical skills and the conceptual framework required to practice independently and thoughtfully in this specialty.
Why the Centeno-Schultz Clinic
The Centeno-Schultz Clinic is not simply a training site, it is where interventional orthopedics was invented, refined, and continuously advanced. CSC physicians practice interventional orthopedics full time in a dedicated clinical environment, treating complex orthopedic conditions exclusively with image-guided, non-surgical approaches.
Unlike many fellowships where regenerative procedures are a small adjunct to a broader practice, interventional orthopedics is the sole clinical focus at CSC. Fellows are immersed daily in high-level procedural decision-making, technical execution, and longitudinal patient care within a mature, evidence-driven interventional orthopedics practice. This depth of exposure, combined with national and international referral volume, creates a training experience that cannot be replicated in lower-volume or mixed-practice settings.
Fellowship Structure
80% Clinical Training: Fellows receive immersive, hands-on training in image-guided interventional orthopedic procedures involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as all major joints. Training emphasizes progressive procedural autonomy under direct faculty supervision in a high-volume, full-time interventional practice.
20% Research: Fellows will complete a supervised research project focused on interventional orthopedics, with the goal of submission for peer-reviewed publication. Fellows are supported throughout the process by our full-time research staff.
Clinical Training Experience
Fellows participate directly in patient evaluation, diagnostic imaging review, procedural planning, and execution of advanced interventional orthopedic procedures. The fellowship emphasizes technical precision, ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance, and evidence-based application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow–derived cell therapies.
Emphasis is placed not only on technical execution, but also on patient selection, procedural indications, and longitudinal outcome assessment.
The Centeno-Schultz Clinic serves as a national and international referral center for complex orthopedic conditions. Patients routinely travel from across the United States and around the world to receive care at CSC. Fellows are directly involved in the evaluation and treatment of this diverse patient population under close faculty supervision.
Clinical exposure includes:
- Image-guided interventional spine procedures
- Advanced joint injections across the upper and lower extremities
- Peripheral nerve evaluation and nerve treatment procedures
- Ligament, tendon, and intraosseous procedures
- Comprehensive musculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance
The fellowship is structured to promote graduated responsibility, allowing fellows to develop confidence and procedural independence while maintaining rigorous supervision and mentorship.
Research & Scholarship
Research is a core component of the fellowship. Fellows collaborate closely with CSC’s full-time research staff and faculty mentors to design, execute, and prepare scholarly work for peer-reviewed publication. Fellows routinely contribute to publishable research during their fellowship year.
Research opportunities include clinical outcomes studies, procedural technique analyses, and direct participation in ongoing randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of bone marrow–derived cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for orthopedic conditions.
Faculty & Mentorship
Fellows are mentored by physicians who are nationally recognized leaders in interventional orthopedics and active contributors to the Regenexx research and clinical network. Faculty provide close mentorship in clinical decision-making, procedural technique, research development, and career planning.
The fellowship maintains a low fellow-to-faculty ratio to ensure individualized training and mentorship.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Centeno-Schultz Interventional Orthopedics Fellowship are highly sought after by regenerative medicine and interventional orthopedics practices nationwide. Alumni practice in established interventional orthopedics clinics, academic environments, and private practices, with some graduates going on to establish their own medical practices focused on interventional orthopedics.
Benefits
Fellows are employed by the Centeno-Schultz Clinic and receive a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as an annual luxury health club membership.
Eligibility
Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified physicians who have completed a United States–based residency and are eligible to train and practice medicine in the United States.
The fellowship is primarily designed for graduates of U.S. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs. Highly qualified physicians from other backgrounds may be considered on an individual basis, including anesthesiology physicians with pain management training and family medicine physicians with sports medicine training and demonstrated competency in interventional spine procedures.
International physicians who are not eligible to train and practice clinically in the United States are not eligible for the fellowship. The fellowship does not sponsor work visas.
Application Timeline
We accept highly qualified applicants on a rolling basis throughout the year, with a general timeline as follows:
- Application Opens: January 10
- Interviews: February – April
- Final Decision: May 1 (approximately 14 months before start date)
Interviews may be conducted via Zoom, followed by in-person interviews for selected candidates.
Start Dates and Onboarding
The fellowship program may accommodate up to two fellows annually depending on the needs of the practice. Fellows have staggered start dates:
- Fellow 1: July 1
- Fellow 2: August 1
How to Apply
For more information, please email the Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Andrew Pelle, at apelle@centenoschultz.com. To apply, please submit the following documents:
- A signed letter from your Program Director verifying the completion of prerequisite training by the end of your residency
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- An academic writing sample that exemplifies your writing and/or research ability
- A letter of recommendation from an outpatient musculoskeletal (MSK) attending physician
Location
The fellowship is based at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic:
403 Summit Boulevard, Suite 201
Broomfield, CO 80021
Broomfield is located just outside Boulder and Denver, offering access to world-class outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and a high quality of life.
