CITY FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY · TIER A

Orthopaedic Fellowships in Zürich

Zürich is connected to 9 current canonical orthopaedic training pathways across 8 institutions. Programme status, hands-on scope, eligibility and application availability remain programme-specific.

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How the Zürich inventory is structured

Counts are generated from the current OrthoFellow database. They are not programme rankings, recommendations or guarantees of application availability.

5city-specific pathways
4verified network pathways
4current application signals
8funding details published
PathwaysClinical FellowshipObservership
SubspecialtiesHand and Microsurgery in ZürichShoulder and Elbow in ZürichSpine in ZürichTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum
DOCUMENTED PATHWAYS

Programmes connected to Zürich

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.

✓ Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network hostSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship Network

University Spine Center Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital

⌖ Zurich, Switzerland

Duration4–12 weeks
FundingAO provides a country-adjusted contribution toward accommodation and living costs; travel and…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network hostTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum →

AO Trauma Fellowship Network

Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich

⌖ Zurich, Switzerland

Duration6–12 weeks
FundingAO provides a country-adjusted contribution toward accommodation and living costs; travel and…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma training at a selected AO host centre; the permitted role ranges from observation to supervised scrub-in…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current FESSH training-centre database + selected current host/faculty pages
ObservershipRolling applicationVerified network hostHand and Microsurgery →

FESSH-listed Hand Surgery Training Centres — Western Europe

Schulthess Klinik

⌖ Zürich, 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…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 13 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ FESSH centre-submitted profile + current Schulthess service, faculty and training-centre page
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeHand and Microsurgery →

Schulthess Klinik Hand Surgery Observership

Schulthess Klinik

⌖ Zürich, Switzerland

DurationDuration agreed directly with the clinic; no fixed period is…
FundingSelf-funded observer attachment
ExposureHand and forearm surgery, joint replacement, complex wrist procedures, peripheral nerves, rheumatoid surgery, Dupuytren disease,…
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
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✓ Current official institutional fellow profile; future recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeShoulder and Elbow →

Schulthess Klinik Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship

Schulthess Klinik, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

⌖ Zürich, Switzerland

DurationNot published
FundingEmployment, salary, fees and benefits are not published on the reviewed fellowship evidence
ExposureSpecialist shoulder-and-elbow surgery within the Schulthess clinical team; programme curriculum, operative role and research…
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official SECEC Education Centre network
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedVerified network hostShoulder and Elbow →

SECEC Education Centre Visit Network

Endoclinic – Klinik Hirslanden

⌖ Zürich, 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…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official Swiss Scoliosis clinical fellowship page; application timing not published
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeSpine →

Swiss Scoliosis Clinical Spine Fellowship

Swiss Scoliosis Centre, Klinik Im Park

⌖ Zurich, Switzerland

Duration12 months
FundingPaid fellowship salary
ExposureClinical work, surgery and research
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 15 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official Swiss Scoliosis visiting-fellowship and contact page
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programmeSpine →

Swiss Scoliosis Visiting Spine Fellowship

Swiss Scoliosis Centre / Klinik Im Park

⌖ Zurich, Switzerland

Duration3 months
FundingSelf-funded; the fellow is not a paid clinic employee and must cover travel and the stay in…
ExposureObservational exposure without direct patient contact across complex adult and paediatric spinal pathology, daily radiological…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Historical FESSH centre-submitted profile + current official USZ faculty and hand-service pages
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeHand and Microsurgery →

University Hospital Zürich Hand Surgery Observership & Research Enquiry

University Hospital Zürich (USZ)

⌖ Zürich, Switzerland

DurationDuration is arranged directly; the centre-submitted profile…
FundingSelf-funded observer or research route in the FESSH record; current costs and any research…
ExposureHand and wrist trauma, peripheral nerves including brachial plexus, reconstructive extremity microsurgery, biomechanics and clinical…
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
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Directory data materially reviewed 30 August 2026. Always reopen the linked official source before applying or paying any costs.