CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

470 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 1 country.

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Spine

Rush Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States →

Faculty & leadership

FMFrank M. Phillips, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopaedics at RushFrank M. PhillipsGLGregory Lopez, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopaedics at RushGregory Lopez+1 more

Duration1 year
FundingSalary is not published on the reviewed programme pages
Clinical exposureAbout 400–600 cases per fellow a year covering the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine: minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery,…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery residency graduates at PGY-6 level (the MOR page also accepts neurosurgery graduates)
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Shoulder & Elbow

Rush Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopaedics

⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States →

Faculty & leadership

GPGregory P. Nicholson, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest OrthopaedicsGregory P. NicholsonGEGrant E. Garrigues, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest OrthopaedicsGrant E. Garrigues

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingPGY-6 salary plus benefits; the official programme page does not publish the current dollar…
Clinical exposureMore than 500 shoulder-and-elbow cases, including more than 200 shoulder arthroplasties across the faculty, sports coverage and at…
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Spine

University of Maryland Spine Surgery Fellowship

University of Maryland Medical Center / University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics

⌖ Baltimore, Maryland · United States →

Faculty & leadership

SCSteven C. Ludwig, fellowship faculty at University of Maryland Medical Center / University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of OrthopaedicsSteven C. LudwigLJLouis J. Bivona, fellowship faculty at University of Maryland Medical Center / University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of OrthopaedicsLouis J. Bivona+5 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingSalary is not published on the programme page; UMMC publishes an institutional house-staff scale
Clinical exposureTwo-month rotations across University of Maryland Medical Center, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the Baltimore VA Medical…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons with at least five years of ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency who are board-eligible or board-certified
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Foot & Ankle

University of Rochester Foot and Ankle Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center

⌖ Rochester, New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

DCDavid Ciufo, fellowship faculty at University of Rochester Medical CenterDavid CiufoASA. Samuel Flemister, fellowship faculty at University of Rochester Medical CenterA. Samuel Flemister+6 more

DurationNot published
FundingPaid under the University of Rochester GME stipend schedule; the programme page does not…
Clinical exposureThe AOFAS programme summary describes exposure to adolescent or paediatric pathology. Operative responsibility and case volume still…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing foot-and-ankle fellowship training
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Foot & Ankle

University of Utah Foot and Ankle Fellowship

University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

⌖ Salt Lake City, Utah · United States →

Faculty & leadership

CLCharles L. Saltzman, fellowship faculty at University of Utah Orthopaedic CenterCharles L. SaltzmanFNFlorian Nickisch, fellowship faculty at University of Utah Orthopaedic CenterFlorian Nickisch+2 more

DurationOne fellowship year; exact start and end dates are not…
FundingPGY-6-equivalent annual salary plus benefits; no monetary amount is published
Clinical exposureComprehensive surgical and non-surgical foot-and-ankle care, lower-extremity deformity, neuromuscular disease and trauma across the…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Foot & Ankle

University of Virginia Foot & Ankle Fellowship

University of Virginia Health System

⌖ Charlottesville, Virginia · United States →

Faculty & leadership

MTM. Truitt Cooper, fellowship faculty at University of Virginia Health SystemM. Truitt CooperJSJoseph S. Park, fellowship faculty at University of Virginia Health SystemJoseph S. Park+2 more

Duration12 months (1 August–31 July)
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureArthroscopy, sports injury, arthroplasty, deformity reconstruction, Charcot care, trauma, paediatric conditions, weekly conferences…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Spine

West Virginia University Spine Fellowship Program

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics (WVU Medicine)

⌖ Morgantown, West Virginia · United States →

Faculty & leadership

JCJohn C. France, fellowship faculty at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics (WVU Medicine)John C. FranceSDScott Daffner, fellowship faculty at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics (WVU Medicine)Scott Daffner+2 more

DurationOne year
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureWVU Spine Center surgeons perform over 1,100 spine cases a year covering degenerative, traumatic, deformity and neoplastic…
✓ Verified 30 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

University of Wisconsin Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Wisconsin Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Madison, Wisconsin · United States →

Program lead

BTBrian T. Nickel, fellowship faculty at University of Wisconsin Adult Reconstruction FellowshipBrian T. Nickel

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingThe programme overview directs applicants to UW resident/fellow compensation. The published…
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, robotic procedures, same-day discharge and complex surgery; prior fellows completed…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Sports Medicine

Emory University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Emory University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

⌖ Atlanta, Georgia · United States →

Program lead

SGSpero G. Karas, fellowship faculty at Emory University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine FellowshipSpero G. Karas

Duration12 months, 1 August–31 July
FundingFellow is appointed as an Emory faculty member at Senior Associate level with salary…
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific operative exposure and case mix are not published in the current AOSSM directory; confirm them with the host…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons applying for US orthopaedic sports-medicine fellowship training
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Anderson Clinic Post-Graduate Medical Education Foundation Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Anderson Clinic Post-Graduate Medical Education Foundation Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Alexandria, Virginia · United States →

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Atlanta Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists

Atlanta Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists

⌖ Cumming, Georgia · United States →

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Boston Medical Center Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Boston Medical Center Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · United States →

Program lead

MSMichael S. Kain, fellowship faculty at Boston Medical Center Adult Reconstruction FellowshipMichael S. Kain

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · United States →

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Brown University Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Brown University Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Providence, Rhode Island · United States →

Program lead

EMEric M. Cohen, fellowship faculty at Brown University Adult Reconstruction FellowshipEric M. Cohen

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Shoulder & Elbow

Cleveland Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

⌖ Cleveland, Ohio · United States →

Faculty & leadership

ETEric T. Ricchetti, fellowship faculty at Cleveland Clinic FoundationEric T. RicchettiVEVahid Entezari, fellowship faculty at Cleveland Clinic FoundationVahid Entezari+2 more

Duration12 months; optional second research year
FundingUSD 84,180 at Cleveland Clinic's Graduate Level 6 rate effective 16 May 2026; confirm the…
Clinical exposureComprehensive shoulder and elbow clinical, operative and research training; see the official program profile
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Colorado Orthopaedic Research Institute 1-Year Clinical & Research Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Colorado Orthopaedic Research Institute 1-Year Clinical & Research Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ Lone Tree, Colorado · United States →

Program lead

JSJohn S. Xenos, fellowship faculty at Colorado Orthopaedic Research Institute 1-Year Clinical & Research Adult Reconstruction FellowshipJohn S. Xenos

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

Columbia University Frank E. Stinchfield Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Columbia University Frank E. Stinchfield Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

⌖ New York, New York · United States →

Program lead

RPRoshan P. Shah, fellowship faculty at Columbia University Frank E. Stinchfield Adult Reconstruction FellowshipRoshan P. Shah

Duration1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards;…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application↻ 2027 interview dates to be announced

Shoulder & Elbow

Corewell Health Beaumont Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

⌖ Royal Oak, Michigan · United States →

Faculty & leadership

JMJ. Michael Wiater, fellowship faculty at Corewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalJ. Michael WiaterBPBrett P. Wiater, fellowship faculty at Corewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalBrett P. Wiater+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingStipend commensurate with PGY-6 level of training (amount not published)
Clinical exposureApproximately 550–750 operations per year, including complex and revision shoulder-and-elbow surgery, with two to three operating…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons entering postgraduate year six who have completed an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency and are board eligible or board certified
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