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Orthopaedic Fellowships in Bern

Bern is connected to 9 current canonical orthopaedic training pathways across 7 institutions. Programme status, hands-on scope, eligibility and application availability remain programme-specific.

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5city-specific pathways
4verified network pathways
9current application signals
9funding details published
PathwaysClinical FellowshipObservership
SubspecialtiesHand and MicrosurgeryPaediatric Orthopaedics in BernShoulder and ElbowSpine in BernTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum
DOCUMENTED PATHWAYS

Programmes connected to Bern

A network-host entry means the official pathway names a host in this city; it does not mean that a standalone vacancy is currently open.

✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programmeSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — University Hospital Bern (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery)

University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Department of Orthopaedic…
Last verified 14 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network hostSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship Network

Bern University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

Duration4–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programmePaediatric Orthopaedics →

AO Trauma Fellowship — Inselspital Bern, Paediatric Surgery (Kinderchirurgie)

Inselspital Bern, Kinderchirurgie (paediatric surgery / paediatric trauma)

⌖ Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to accommodation and living costs (benchmark…
ExposureAO Trauma host centre in paediatric surgery/paediatric trauma (33 beds; more than 1000 orthopaedic trauma cases and more than 150…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network hostTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum →

AO Trauma Fellowship Network

Lindenhofspital Bern

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

Duration6–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma training at a selected AO host centre; the permitted role ranges from observation to supervised scrub-in…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 4 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationVerified network hostHand and Microsurgery →

FESSH-listed Hand Surgery Training Centres — Western Europe

Inselspital, University Hospital Bern

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

DurationCentre-specific: observer visits, 6-week to 12-month…
FundingCentre-specific: self-funded, centre-funded and unpublished routes are clearly distinguished on…
ExposureHand, wrist, elbow, microsurgery, trauma, arthroscopy, nerve, congenital and reconstructive training according to the selected…
Last verified 4 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 4 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programmePaediatric Orthopaedics →

Inselspital Bern Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship / Observership

Bern University Hospital, Paediatric Orthopaedics

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

DurationNot published
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureAO Trauma hosted placement route at Inselspital Bern, Kinderchirurgie: the host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in.…
Last verified 4 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 4 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programmeHand and Microsurgery →

Inselspital Bern Plastic & Hand Surgery Observership

Inselspital, University Hospital Bern

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

DurationDuration agreed directly with the clinic; no fixed period is…
FundingSelf-funded observer attachment
ExposureTwenty-four-hour hand emergency care, fractures, revascularisation and replantation, tendon and nerve reconstruction, arthroscopy,…
Last verified 4 Oct 2026Host + directory
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programmeShoulder and Elbow →

SECEC Education Centre Visit — Orthopaedics Sonnenhof (Bern)

Orthopaedics Sonnenhof

⌖ Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

DurationTwo- to three-day educational visit (SECEC Education Centre…
FundingUnfunded: travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
ExposureThe November 2025 centre profile describes shoulder/elbow arthroplasty, fracture management, stabilisation, tendon…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationVerified network hostShoulder and Elbow →

SECEC Education Centre Visit Network

Orthopaedics Sonnenhof

⌖ Bern, Switzerland

Duration2–3 days at one selected centre
FundingSelf-funded: travel and accommodation are the applicant’s responsibility
ExposureShort educational visit at one recognised SECEC shoulder and elbow centre; the schedule is agreed with the host and depends on…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in Bern

4 people are named on source-backed Bern programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.

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Directory data materially reviewed 7 September 2026. Always reopen the linked official source before applying or paying any costs.

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