CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

55 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 9 countries.

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DESTINATION

Spain

1 programs · 1 shown
Original university course page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery — Lifelong Learning Master's Degree

Hospital Clínic i Universitari / University of Barcelona

Barcelona · Spain

Program lead

ACAndrés Combalia Aleu, fellowship faculty at Hospital Clínic i Universitari / University of BarcelonaAndrés Combalia Aleu

Duration1 academic year, 1 October 2026–31 July 2027
FundingEUR 9,600 tuition plus an administration fee of up to EUR 70; no stipend is published
Clinical exposureFace-to-face postgraduate shoulder and arthroscopy training focused on diagnosis and treatment of locomotor-system injuries suitable…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEDoctors specialising in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology
DESTINATION

Australia

16 programs · 11 shown
Original institute programme and faculty pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

St George Hospital Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship

Orthopaedic Research Institute / St George Hospital

Sydney · Australia

Duration12 months, August–July
FundingAUD 56,000 stipend plus benefits, as published by the Orthopaedic Research Institute
Clinical exposureHands-on shoulder clinics and operating, arthroscopy and sports-medicine training, with two protected research days per week
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing entry requirements
Current host fellowship identity and faculty pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Clinical Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC0022)

Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Centre / Monash University Department of Surgery

Melbourne, Victoria · Australia

Faculty & leadership

SBInstitution associated with Simon BellSimon BellWWInstitution associated with Warwick WrightWarwick Wright+2 more

Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 29 September 2015
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 35,000–40,000 per six-month term plus private assisting
Clinical exposureShoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty with patient-specific instrumentation, sports injuries, limited wrist and hand…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons intending to develop a full-time or major part-time shoulder, elbow or upper-limb practice
Current COSI host and supervisor pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

COSI Orthopaedics Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Fellowship (NSW1514)

Coastal Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries

Gosford, New South Wales · Australia

Faculty & leadership

EBInstitution associated with Ed BatemanEd BatemanINInstitution associated with Islam NassarIslam Nassar

Duration12 months, historically described as 1 February–31 January
FundingHistorical published salary: more than AUD 120,000 per year with possible additional on-call…
Clinical exposurePrivate assisting and consulting plus supervised public-hospital operating, advanced shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, primary and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Current AOA directory identity and current Southern Orthopaedics team pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2016
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship (NSW1646)

Southern Orthopaedics

Sydney and Wollongong, New South Wales · Australia

Faculty & leadership

MHInstitution associated with Mark HaberMark HaberDBInstitution associated with Danny BiggsDanny Biggs

Duration6 to 12 months in the AOA summary updated 5 December 2016
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 70,299 per year
Clinical exposureElective shoulder assessment and surgery, diagnostic ultrasound, arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty, research and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Current AOA directory identity and current Park Clinic and supervisor pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2017
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Epworth Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC16228)

Epworth HealthCare / Park Clinic Orthopaedics

Melbourne, Victoria · Australia

Faculty & leadership

RDInstitution associated with Richard DallalanaRichard DallalanaRPInstitution associated with Rohan PriceRohan Price+2 more

Duration6 months full-time at 38 hours per week in the AOA summary…
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 45,000 per six-month term
Clinical exposurePredominantly shoulder surgery with elbow and trauma exposure, including arthroscopy, sports reconstruction, primary and revision…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Current AOA-accredited identity, 2025 programme summary and current lead-supervisor practice pages; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Greenslopes Upper Limb and Technology Fellowship (QLD2402634)

Greenslopes Private Hospital / Kenny Orthopaedics

Brisbane, Queensland · Australia

Faculty & leadership

BKInstitution associated with Benjamin KennyBenjamin KennyJRInstitution associated with Joerg RhauJoerg Rhau

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingAUD 100,000 per year in the AOA summary updated 1 April 2025; confirm the appointment-year…
Clinical exposureShoulder, elbow and hand sports surgery, arthroplasty, revision, arthroscopy and trauma, with technology-assisted planning,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons who have completed or are due to complete specialist training and can meet Australian registration requirements
Current first-party Orthoclinic fellowship section and supervisor page plus dated AOA summary; current availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Orthoclinic Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Sports and Arthroplasty Fellowship (NSW1121)

Orthoclinic

Sydney, New South Wales · Australia

Program lead

JHInstitution associated with Jonathan HeraldJonathan Herald

Duration12 months in the dated AOA summary
FundingHistorical published stipend: approximately AUD 70,000 per twelve months
Clinical exposureShoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopic reconstruction and joint replacement, supervised operating and private assisting,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons aspiring to subspecialty shoulder, elbow and knee practice
Original host programme, foundation and surgeon-profile pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Geelong Shoulder, Upper Limb and Arthroplasty Fellowship

Geelong Orthopaedics / University Hospital Geelong / St John of God / Epworth Geelong

Geelong · Australia

Program lead

RPRichard Page, fellowship faculty at Geelong Orthopaedics / University Hospital Geelong / St John of God / Epworth GeelongRichard Page

Duration12 months; a 6-month appointment may be considered
FundingThe current official Research Foundation page lists an AUD 80,000 stipend plus on-call income…
Clinical exposureShoulder and upper-limb clinical research, arthroscopy, reconstruction, arthroplasty, sports injury and trauma across public and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Original Orthosports programme and surgeon pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Prince of Wales and Concord Hospitals Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Orthosports / Prince of Wales Hospital / Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Sydney · Australia

Faculty & leadership

DSDoron Sher, fellowship faculty at Orthosports / Prince of Wales Hospital / Concord Repatriation General HospitalDoron SherWHInstitution associated with Wade HarperWade Harper+5 more

Duration12 months
FundingAUD 80,000 per annum, with additional funds available through on-call work, as published by…
Clinical exposureClinical, supervised operative and research experience across Prince of Wales, Concord and participating private practices,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current official AOA programme summary + surgeon profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Sydney Shoulder and Knee Fellowship

Adrian Low / Specialty Orthopaedics

Sydney · Australia

Program lead

ALAdrian Low, fellowship faculty at Adrian Low / Specialty OrthopaedicsAdrian Low

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingAUD 75,000 annual stipend
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision shoulder and knee arthroplasty, robotic assistance, arthroscopic soft-tissue reconstruction and required…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILESurgeons who have recently completed orthopaedic training and hold FRACS or an international equivalent
Original program page + AOA
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationTwo annual intakes: February and July

Shoulder & Elbow

Sydney Shoulder Research Institute Clinical Fellowship

Sydney Shoulder Research Institute / Royal North Shore Hospital

Sydney · Australia

Faculty & leadership

AYAllan Young, fellowship faculty at Sydney Shoulder Research Institute / Royal North Shore HospitalAllan YoungBCBenjamin Cass, fellowship faculty at Sydney Shoulder Research Institute / Royal North Shore HospitalBenjamin Cass+4 more

Duration12 months; annual late January / February and late July…
FundingAUD 80,000 on the SSRI website; the June 2026 AOA profile lists AUD 90,000—confirm the current…
Clinical exposureBroad elective and trauma shoulder and elbow training across clinics and operating lists, with supervised surgery, research,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, host profile
DESTINATION

South Africa

1 programs · 1 shown
UO Current official UCT programme and department pages; intake availability requires confirmation
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

University of Cape Town Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department

Cape Town · South Africa

Program lead

APAssoc Prof Kauta

Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding is available according to the official department page; amount, source and benefits are…
Clinical exposureAdvanced shoulder and elbow clinical and operative training combined with postgraduate research; programme-specific case volume and…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons seeking subspecialty shoulder and elbow training with an MSc research component
DESTINATION

United States

30 programs · 3 shown
Current official ASES-recognized programme identity; host recruitment deadline is historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
ASES-recognized program
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

New England Baptist Hospital Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

New England Baptist Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts · United States

Faculty & leadership

GRGlen Ross, fellowship faculty at New England Baptist HospitalGlen RossSSSarav Shah, fellowship faculty at New England Baptist HospitalSarav Shah+4 more

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 95,000 per year plus benefits
Clinical exposureBroad shoulder arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty, instability, acromioclavicular reconstruction, tendon transfer,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
ASES-recognized program
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Johns Hopkins Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore–Columbia, Maryland · United States

Faculty & leadership

EGEdward G. McFarland, fellowship faculty at Johns Hopkins UniversityEdward G. McFarlandUSUma Srikumaran, fellowship faculty at Johns Hopkins UniversityUma Srikumaran

Duration12 months, starting 1 August
FundingCommensurate with training level plus benefits; the official program page does not publish a…
Clinical exposureArthroscopy, fracture care, joint reconstruction, complex primary and revision surgery, weekly didactics, teaching and at least one…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
DESTINATION

Europe (multi-country)

1 programs · 1 shown
Official SECEC China–Europe programme page; current application cycle not published
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHistorical 2025 cycle — next cycle not confirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

SECEC China to Europe Travelling Fellowship

SECEC Education Centres and Chinese partner society

Multiple centres across Europe · Europe (multi-country)

DurationFour-centre itinerary in the historical 2025 cycle; next-cycle…
FundingHistorical 2025 conditions: fellows arranged and paid for flights and hotels; SECEC included…
Clinical exposureInternational shoulder and elbow educational visits in Europe
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILECandidates selected by the corresponding Chinese national society
DESTINATION

Romania

1 programs · 1 shown
Current official SRUC / RESS programme page reviewed 30 August 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling application

Shoulder & Elbow

SRUC / RESS Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Romanian Shoulder and Elbow Society

Romania and selected international host centres · Romania

Faculty & leadership

S/Institution associated with SRUC / RESS shoulderSRUC / RESS shoulderEMInstitution associated with elbow mentorselbow mentors+1 more

DurationApproximately 6 months in the two published 2026–2027 cohorts;…
FundingSRUC / RESS publishes annual grants and society support for relevant courses and rotations; no…
Clinical exposureArthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder-and-elbow surgery, live surgery, hands-on workshops, cadaveric courses and rotations at…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEYoung orthopaedic surgeons seeking shoulder-and-elbow subspecialty training