CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

1094 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 56 countries.

1094 canonical pathwaysEach programme is counted once. AO and other networks remain one application pathway with their host centres consolidated inside the profile.
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Directory reviewed 30 August 2026. Programme-level checked dates and official sources appear on every profile; missing information is labelled rather than inferred.

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DESTINATION

Hong Kong

16 programs · 1 shown
Current official HKU programme page with an early-application instruction; exact queue availability requires confirmation
Clinical FellowshipRolling application

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Clinical Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship

The University of Hong Kong / Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

Duration6 months
FundingHKD 20,000 monthly honorarium, depending on experience
Clinical exposureFull paediatric orthopaedic clinical duties, emergency on-call, surgery and clinical or basic-science research
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOverseas doctors who have completed specialist orthopaedic training
DESTINATION

France

15 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Fellowship Paris Sports Clinic

Clinique du Sport

Paris · France

Faculty & leadership

NLInstitution associated with Nicolas LefevreNicolas LefevreYBInstitution associated with Yoann BohuYoann Bohu+5 more

Duration6 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
Clinical exposureSports-induced pathology across ankle, knee, hip and shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty, supported by an established research and…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking broad sports-surgery and research exposure
DESTINATION

Norway

1 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-supplied ISAKOS profile; next recruitment cycle unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Oslo Sport Medicine Fellowship

Oslo University Hospital / Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center

Oslo · Norway

Faculty & leadership

LEInstitution associated with Lars EngebretsenLars EngebretsenGMInstitution associated with Gilbert MoatsheGilbert Moatshe+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingInternal support is listed; no salary, stipend amount, payment frequency or covered-expense…
Clinical exposureCustomisable sports-orthopaedic clinics, weekly Norwegian Olympic Training Centre exposure and one research day each week at Oslo…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
DESTINATION

Argentina

1 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-supplied ISAKOS profile; next recruitment cycle unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Sanatorio Güemes Fellowship en Cirugía de Rodilla

Fundación Universitaria Sanatorio Güemes / Universidad de Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires · Argentina

Faculty & leadership

JEInstitution associated with Jorge Eduardo FilisettiJorge Eduardo FilisettiFMInstitution associated with Fabian MontagnaFabian Montagna+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingPrivate, public and internal support categories are listed; no salary, amount, payment frequency…
Clinical exposureAdvanced knee-surgery training with additional centre-listed exposure across knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty, hip surgery,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
DESTINATION

Venezuela

2 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

TraumAdvance Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

TraumAdvance / Policlínica Maracaibo

Maracaibo · Venezuela

Faculty & leadership

FLInstitution associated with Fernando LossadaFernando LossadaJCInstitution associated with Julio CarruyoJulio Carruyo

Duration12 months
FundingISAKOS records private, public and internal support; no salary, amount, frequency or…
Clinical exposureAdvanced arthroscopy, joint replacement, complex reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy and replacement, elbow and wrist arthroscopy,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
DESTINATION

New Zealand

15 programs · 5 shown
Official programme or directory identity; current availability requires confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Middlemore Hospital Hand Fellowships

Middlemore Hospital / Health New Zealand – Counties Manukau

Auckland · New Zealand

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureComprehensive hand and wrist surgery with a large trauma component, tetraplegic reconstruction and brachial-plexus reconstruction;…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEPlastic or orthopaedic surgeons planning a career in hand and upper-limb surgery; FRACS or an equivalent qualification is expected before shortlisting and interview
Current official NZOA planning-directory identity; programme availability requires confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

Middlemore Spine Fellowship

Middlemore Hospital / Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Unit / Health New Zealand – Counties Manukau

Auckland · New Zealand

Duration12 months; a shorter period or alternative dates may be…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAcute and elective spine care across a four-surgeon service and regional spinal-cord-injury pathway, including degeneration,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons able to provide proof of Medical Council of New Zealand registration or evidence that their qualification can support registration
Current official NZOA planning-directory identity; programme availability requires confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Waikato Upper Limb Fellowship

Waikato Hospital / Health New Zealand – Waikato

Hamilton · New Zealand

Faculty & leadership

CJInstitution associated with Carl JonesCarl JonesCOInstitution associated with Chris O’MeeghanChris O’Meeghan+1 more

Duration6 or 12 months, preferably 12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureUpper-limb arthroscopy, trauma, soft-tissue surgery and arthroplasty with a stronger shoulder-and-elbow than wrist-and-hand…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking broad upper-limb training with a shoulder and elbow emphasis
Official NZOA planning-directory identity; published commencement wording is historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

Wellington Spine Fellowship

Wellington Regional Hospital / Health New Zealand – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Wellington · New Zealand

Duration6 or preferably 12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAcute and elective adult and paediatric spine work with five orthopaedic spine surgeons, including deformity, trauma and onco-spine…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons eligible for general Medical Council of New Zealand registration
Current official NZOA planning-directory identity; programme availability requires confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Whangarei Shoulder & Knee Fellowship

Health New Zealand – Te Tai Tokerau / Whangārei Hospital

Whangārei · New Zealand

Program lead

MHInstitution associated with Marc HirnerMarc Hirner

Duration6 months
FundingThe NZOA directory states that the fellowship is funded; the amount and benefits are not…
Clinical exposureCombined shoulder and knee fellowship exposure; the current NZOA directory row does not publish the operative mix, rotations or…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILENewly qualified New Zealand orthopaedic surgeons
DESTINATION

United Kingdom

113 programs · 7 shown
BM Current official BESS pathway identity; the published 2026 call is closed and the next cycle is unconfirmed
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

BESS Michael Watson Travelling Fellowship

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

Host centres selected by fellow, International · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

BEBESS Education CommitteeAHapproved host-centre faculty

DurationApplicant-proposed overseas clinical visit completed before…
FundingGBP 5,000 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
Clinical exposureOverseas visits designed to advance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for research
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEST7/8 orthopaedic trainee; Post-CCT shoulder and elbow fellow; Consultant at any career stage; Agreement in principle from proposed host centres
BT Current official BESS pathway identity; the published 2026 call is closed and the next cycle is unconfirmed
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

BESS Travelling Fellowship

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

Host centres selected by fellow, United Kingdom or International · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

BEBESS Education CommitteeAHapproved host-centre faculty

DurationApplicant-proposed clinical visit completed before the…
FundingOne GBP 3,500 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
Clinical exposureVisits to one or more UK or international centres to enhance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEST7/8 orthopaedic trainee; Post-CCT shoulder and elbow fellow; Consultant at any career stage; Agreement in principle from proposed host centres
BS Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Brighton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Brighton · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

JPJoideep PhadnisCHCameron Hatrick+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
Clinical exposureElective and major-trauma shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy, advanced elbow reconstruction and one protected research day…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
CS Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Cambridge Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

GTGraham Tytherleigh-StrongLVLee Van Rensburg+2 more

Duration6 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
Clinical exposureHands-on shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy and major-trauma-centre practice, with 3 clinics and 5–6 half-day operating…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
CU Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Chesterfield Upper Limb Fellowship

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

SSShantanu ShahaneJGJoe Garcia+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingCompetitive NHS salary linked to a 1:9 on-call commitment; hospital accommodation may be…
Clinical exposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, general and subspecialty upper-limb trauma, research and regional teaching;…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
DS Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Derby Shoulder Unit Upper Limb Fellowship

Derby Shoulder Unit, Royal Derby Hospital

Derby · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

DCDavid ClarkMEMichael Espag+2 more

Duration6–12 months; the directory describes a 12-month pathway
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
Clinical exposureHigh-volume shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, regular upper-limb trauma lists and clinics, parallel operating,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
ES Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Exeter Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

JKJeff KitsonCSChris Smith+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
Clinical exposureApproximately 60% shoulder and 40% elbow surgery across arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty and trauma, with 6 half-day…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
DESTINATION

India

55 programs · 1 shown
CV Current official POSI directory identity; current availability requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

CMC Vellore Postdoctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics

Christian Medical College Vellore

Vellore · India

Program lead

CPCMC Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit

Duration24 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAbout 14,000 outpatients, 1,100 inpatients, 1,350 surgeries and 500 day-care procedures annually across trauma, deformity, cerebral…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced paediatric-orthopaedic training; programme-specific prerequisites apply