CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

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

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Clinical FellowshipActive application

Spine

University of Pittsburgh Spine Surgery Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / UPMC

⌖ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States →

Faculty & leadership

WFWilliam F. Donaldson III, fellowship faculty at University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / UPMCWilliam F. Donaldson IIIJLJoon Lee, fellowship faculty at University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / UPMCJoon Lee+1 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July (NASS directory)
FundingThe NASS directory states the annual stipend varies with the level of training
Clinical exposureDegenerative, traumatic, infectious, neoplastic and arthritic disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine at UPMC's Oakland…
APPLICANT PROFILEGraduates of an orthopaedic surgery residency
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Rochester Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center

⌖ Rochester, New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

NJNoah Joseph, fellowship faculty at University of Rochester Medical CenterNoah JosephJGJohn Gorczyca, fellowship faculty at University of Rochester Medical CenterJohn Gorczyca+3 more

Duration1 year under the current OTA fellowship structure
FundingAnnual salary as listed in the OTA directory: '85376'
Clinical exposurePolytrauma, pelvis-acetabulum surgery, post-traumatic reconstruction and hip-pelvis reconstruction at a Level I centre treating more…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycle

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Southern California Joseph H. Boyes Hand Surgery Fellowship

Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Medical Center

⌖ Los Angeles, California · United States →

Program lead

LNLuke Nicholson, fellowship faculty at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Medical CenterLuke Nicholson

Duration1 year
FundingUSD 96,118.29 annual stipend plus benefits, effective 1 October 2025 on the programme page.
Clinical exposureComprehensive hand surgery across trauma, microvascular reconstruction, congenital disease, rheumatoid conditions and burns, with…
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Tennessee–Campbell Clinic Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Campbell Clinic / University of Tennessee Health Science Center

⌖ Memphis, Tennessee · United States →

Duration1 year
FundingAnnual salary as listed in the OTA directory: '63528.00'
Clinical exposureSevere musculoskeletal injury, surgery, rehabilitation and recovery across Campbell Clinic's Memphis hospital network; OTA reports…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Tennessee–Erlanger Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

UTHSC College of Medicine Chattanooga / Erlanger

⌖ Chattanooga, Tennessee · United States →

Duration1 year, 1 August to 31 July
FundingThe current host directs applicants to PGY-6 salary and GME benefits; no amount is represented…
Clinical exposureHigh-volume trauma at a 778-bed ACS Level I centre with more than 4,000 trauma admissions yearly; the host reports fellows average…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycle

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Utah Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics

⌖ Salt Lake City, Utah · United States →

Faculty & leadership

AWAngela Wang, fellowship faculty at University of Utah Department of OrthopaedicsAngela WangDHDouglas Hutchinson, fellowship faculty at University of Utah Department of OrthopaedicsDouglas Hutchinson+5 more

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingThe annual salary is PGY-6 equivalent plus benefits (further details are on the University of…
Clinical exposureMore than 1,500 procedures per fellow across adult, paediatric and congenital hand, elbow, microvascular reconstruction, major…
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Spine

University of Utah Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship

University of Utah Health / University Orthopaedic Center

⌖ Salt Lake City, Utah · United States →

Duration1 year (August 1–July 31)
FundingPGY-6-equivalent annual salary plus benefits; the programme page does not publish the dollar…
Clinical exposureApproximately 400 cases per fellow, including deformity, complex degenerative revision, trauma with spinal-cord injury, tumour and…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic or neurosurgical trainees seeking advanced surgical spine training; programme-specific prerequisites apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Shoulder & Elbow

University of Utah Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

University of Utah

⌖ Salt Lake City, Utah · United States →

Faculty & leadership

RZRobert Z. Tashjian, fellowship faculty at University of UtahRobert Z. TashjianPNPeter N. Chalmers, fellowship faculty at University of UtahPeter N. Chalmers+1 more

Duration1 year, August 1 to July 31
FundingASES publishes an FY26 stipend of USD 89,622 plus benefits; confirm the current appointed-year…
Clinical exposureMore than 500 shoulder and elbow operations, including arthroplasty, rotator-cuff and instability surgery, elbow reconstruction,…
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycle

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Virginia Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

University of Virginia Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Charlottesville, Virginia · United States →

Faculty & leadership

BDBrent DeGeorge, fellowship faculty at University of Virginia Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic SurgeryBrent DeGeorgeAFAaron Freilich, fellowship faculty at University of Virginia Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic SurgeryAaron Freilich+5 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingHistorical 2025–2026 page published an approximately USD 79,990 PGY-6 stipend plus benefits and…
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific rotations, operative exposure and case mix have not yet been abstracted from an authenticated ASSH detail or…
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Shoulder & Elbow

University of Washington Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University of Washington Medical Center

⌖ Seattle, Washington · United States →

Faculty & leadership

JEJason E. Hsu, fellowship faculty at University of Washington Medical CenterJason E. HsuFAFrederick A. Matsen III, fellowship faculty at University of Washington Medical CenterFrederick A. Matsen III+3 more

Duration1–2 years according to the current 2027–2028 programme packet
FundingUSD 87,724 per year plus benefits, as published by the current programme page
Clinical exposureApproximately 1,000 shoulder and elbow operations per year with hands-on arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fracture, complex…
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 Washington Spine Fellowship

University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center

⌖ Seattle, Washington · United States →

Duration1 year
FundingSalary or stipend is not published in the reviewed programme evidence
Clinical exposureAdult and paediatric degenerative, deformity, neoplastic, traumatic and infectious spine disorders across UW and Harborview,…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic or neurosurgical trainees seeking advanced surgical spine training; programme-specific prerequisites apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Hip & Knee

USC Joint Replacement Fellowship

Keck Medical Center of USC / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Los Angeles, California · United States →

Program lead

DADaniel A. Oakes, fellowship faculty at Keck Medical Center of USC / Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryDaniel A. Oakes

Duration1 year, 1 August to 31 July
FundingUSD 74,000 stipend plus benefits
Clinical exposureHigh-volume operative and non-operative management of hip and knee arthritis using conservative care and current arthroplasty…
APPLICANT PROFILEGraduates of an orthopaedic surgery residency seeking advanced hip-and-knee arthroplasty training
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

USC Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Keck School of Medicine of USC / Los Angeles General Medical Center

⌖ Los Angeles, California · United States →

Faculty & leadership

JAJackson A. LeeJLJoshua L. Gary, fellowship faculty at Keck School of Medicine of USC / Los Angeles General Medical CenterJoshua L. Gary

Duration1 year
FundingUSD 96,118.29 stipend plus benefits, as published on the current USC fellowship page
Clinical exposureAcute multiple injury, periarticular trauma, pelvis-acetabulum and AO fixation principles at Los Angeles General, plus nonunion,…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

UT Health San Antonio Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine

⌖ San Antonio, Texas · United States →

Faculty & leadership

TLThomas L. Hand, fellowship faculty at UT Health San Antonio Long School of MedicineThomas L. HandAAAnimesh Agarwal, fellowship faculty at UT Health San Antonio Long School of MedicineAnimesh Agarwal+2 more

Duration1 year
FundingAnnual salary as listed in the OTA directory: '$78,725.00 + benefits'
Clinical exposureComplex extremity and periarticular trauma, pelvis-acetabulum, post-traumatic reconstruction, infection, nonunion and malunion at…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycle

Hand & Microsurgery

UTHealth Houston Hand Surgery Fellowship

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

⌖ Houston, Texas · United States →

Faculty & leadership

JMJames M. Saucedo, fellowship faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonJames M. SaucedoHDHannah Dineen, fellowship faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonHannah Dineen+7 more

Duration1 year (typical NRMP Hand Surgery fellowship length)
FundingInternal department funds are available for fellow research projects; salary or stipend is not…
Clinical exposureThree-month trauma, outpatient, community and blended rotations spanning Level I trauma, replantation, revascularisation, mangled…
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Spine

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

⌖ Nashville, Tennessee · United States →

Faculty & leadership

BSByron Stephens, MD, fellowship faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterByron Stephens, MDAAAmir Abtahi, MD, fellowship faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterAmir Abtahi, MD+3 more

Duration1 year (August 1–July 31)
FundingPGY-6 stipend level; the current programme page does not publish the dollar amount
Clinical exposureHigh-volume cervical, thoracic and lumbar training from skull to sacrum across degenerative, deformity, revision, oncologic,…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

⌖ Nashville, Tennessee · United States →

Faculty & leadership

AJAlex Jahangir, fellowship faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterAlex JahangirRBRobert Boyce, fellowship faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterRobert Boyce+6 more

Duration1 year, 1 August to 31 July
FundingPGY-6 stipend is published by Vanderbilt; no current dollar amount is represented on the…
Clinical exposureMore than 600 cases per fellow across complex articular trauma, pelvis-acetabulum, polytrauma, upper-extremity injury, paediatric…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive application

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

VCU Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

VCU School of Medicine / VCU Medical Center

⌖ Richmond, Virginia · United States →

Program lead

PPPaul Perdue Jr, fellowship faculty at VCU School of Medicine / VCU Medical CenterPaul Perdue Jr

Duration1 year
FundingAnnual salary as listed in the OTA directory: '$67,277.00'
Clinical exposureBroad Level I trauma experience emphasizing pelvic and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures and polytrauma management,…
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
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