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14 subspecialties4 training pathwaysOfficial links on every sourced profile Evidence states remain explicit
ORIGINAL ORTHOFELLOW ANALYSIS

Original analysis, not another ranking.

A transparent 2026 snapshot of pathways, countries, subspecialties, application routes and unresolved evidence—calculated from the live canonical directory.

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Active canonical profiles
1229
Countries represented
60
Direct application routes
1010
Valid verification dates
1229
APPLICATION WATCH

Current application windows

Only programmes supported by a published active, upcoming or rolling application signal appear here.

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CURATED OPPORTUNITIES

Selected programmes worth reviewing.

A deliberately varied snapshot of recently verified, evidence-rich programmes across pathways, regions and subspecialties—not a ranking or paid placement.

Pathways
3
Regions
6
Primary sources
6/6

How these are selected Current official evidence comes first, followed by pathway, institution, country and subspecialty diversity. Status and unavailable facts stay explicit; verified open calls remain in Application Watch above.

Current official AHN programme and faculty pages plus the current official AOFAS post-Match listing
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationFoot & Ankle

Allegheny General Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Allegheny General Hospital / Allegheny Health Network

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

Faculty & leadership

JJInstitution associated with James J. SferraJames J. SferraAWInstitution associated with Anthony WatsonAnthony Watson+1 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingUSD 50,000 stipend published by the current official programme page
ExposureAcademic and private-practice foot-and-ankle surgery with James Sferra and Matthew Bologna
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
Current official HKU Spine Fellowship Programme page with separate visiting-researcher terms
Research FellowshipRolling applicationResearch Fellowship

HKU Spine Visiting Researcher

The University of Hong Kong / Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

DurationUp to 3 months
FundingHKD 100 daily living allowance plus hospital accommodation or equivalent
ExposureLaboratory-based spine research or a combined visiting surgeon research project
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
Current official WA Health 2027 observership vacancy and general IMG observership page
ObservershipActive applicationGeneral Orthopaedics

WA Health 2027 Clinical Observership Program

Royal Perth Hospital / Royal Perth Bentley Group / Mount Lawley Hospital

Perth, Western Australia · Australia

Program lead

AWInstitution associated with Allocated WA Health host serviceAllocated WA Health host service

DurationTypically 3 months for the 2027 Royal Perth opportunity; WA…
FundingUnpaid voluntary position
ExposureGeneral clinical observation for international medical graduates; specialty placement depends on host-service availability and…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
Current official Severance International Fellowship shoulder curriculum, physician eligibility, fees and application pages
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleShoulder & Elbow

Severance International Shoulder Fellowship

Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine

Seoul · South Korea

Faculty & leadership

THTae Hwan Yoon, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineTae Hwan YoonJRJoon Ryul Lim, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineJoon Ryul Lim+1 more

Duration6 months
FundingTraining fee: USD 2,000 per month for observation or USD 3,000 per month for hands-on practice,…
ExposureRotator cuff, instability, frozen shoulder, arthroplasty and trauma clinics and surgery, conferences and clinical research; hands-on…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
Current official UBC Paediatric Orthopaedics, current-fellows, postgraduate-fellows and sponsored-visa trainee pages
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationPaediatric Orthopaedics

UBC Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

University of British Columbia / BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver · Canada

Faculty & leadership

CKCarrie Kollias, fellowship faculty at University of British Columbia / BC Children’s HospitalCarrie KolliasCRChristopher Reilly, fellowship faculty at University of British Columbia / BC Children’s HospitalChristopher Reilly+6 more

Duration1 or 2 years, 1 August–31 July
FundingCAD 91,710.67 salary plus benefits for 2027–28
ExposureDaily operating lists and approximately 20,000 outpatient visits yearly across complex limb reconstruction, neuromuscular…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
Current official University of Barcelona 2026–2027 programme record with open pre-enrolment
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationSpine

University of Barcelona Fellowship in Spine Surgery 2026–2027

University of Barcelona / Hospital Clínic i Universitari

Barcelona · Spain

Program lead

ACAndrés Combalia Aleu, fellowship faculty at University of Barcelona / Hospital Clínic i UniversitariAndrés Combalia Aleu

Duration1 academic year; 60 ECTS credits
FundingTuition is EUR 9,600 plus a 10% administrative surcharge capped at EUR 70; no stipend is…
ExposureDiagnosis, indications, contraindications, operative techniques, outcomes, complications and research across spinal pathologies
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
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01Operative exposureHands-on, assist, observe and case mix remain separated.
02Real eligibilityLicensing, language and experience requirements remain visible.
03True costFunding, registration and unpublished details are distinguished.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT GUIDANCE

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See published eligibility, licensing, language, visa, application and relocation requirements for international orthopaedic surgeons.

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01Eligibility & pathway matchTraining stage, qualification and international eligibility.
02Licensing & registrationRequirements appear only where official sources publish them.
03Language & examinationsPublished IELTS, OET, TOEFL or local-language requirements.
04Visa & work rightsHands-on restrictions and sponsorship where officially explained.
05Application readinessDeadlines, dates, documents and official contacts.
06Funding & relocationStipend, fees, benefits and accommodation where published.
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