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.
Licensing visibleAHPRA, USMLE, ECFMG, medical-board, language and visa requirements remain visible before application.
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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

France

15 programs · 1 shown
FESSH centre-submitted training profile + current official HCL service page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Lyon Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship

Edouard Herriot University Hospital

Lyon · France

Faculty & leadership

AGInstitution associated with Aram GazarianAram GazarianCGInstitution associated with Christophe GaillardChristophe Gaillard+8 more

Duration6 months, with possible extension to 1 year
FundingFunded by the centre with a basic resident salary plus on-call duties; the exact amount is not…
Clinical exposureElective and emergency hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery, microsurgery, arthroscopy, peripheral-nerve and brachial-plexus…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEResidents in trauma or plastic surgery who are in training or recently graduated and want hand or upper-limb specialisation
DESTINATION

United States

532 programs · 8 shown
Current programme-specific ASES profile; host-owned programme page not located
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

MUSC Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina · United States

Program lead

JEJosef Eichinger, fellowship faculty at Medical University of South CarolinaJosef Eichinger

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingUSD 70,000 plus benefits
Clinical exposureComprehensive shoulder and elbow clinical, operative and research training; see the official program profile
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Current first-party California Pacific Orthopaedics fellowship pages and official ASES profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

San Francisco Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

San Francisco partner hospitals

San Francisco, California · United States

Program lead

JDInstitution associated with James D. Kelly IIJames D. Kelly II

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingUSD 90,000 per year plus benefits
Clinical exposureMore than 450 operative cases spanning shoulder and elbow reconstruction
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Current official Pitt department page and historical UPMC application notice
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

UPMC Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

Faculty & leadership

CCChristopher C. Schmidt, fellowship faculty at University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterChristopher C. SchmidtDGDean G. Sotereanos, fellowship faculty at University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterDean G. Sotereanos

DurationNot published
FundingR6 salary level plus full benefits
Clinical exposureComprehensive shoulder and elbow clinical, operative and research training; see the official program profile
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing duration, commencement date, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Official SECEC Europe–USA programme page; 2026 applications are closed
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedAutumn 2026 fellowship scheduled — applications closed

Shoulder & Elbow

SECEC Europe to USA Travelling Fellowship

SECEC / ASES host centres

Multiple centres · United States

Duration5–6 weeks, usually October–November
FundingASES organises flights, trains, cars, public transport, hotel rooms and attendance at the ASES…
Clinical exposureShoulder and elbow educational visits across selected ASES centres
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILESECEC Full members selected through the SECEC Education Committee
Current official POSNA programme detail; current programme-specific Northwell source inaccessible
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Cohen Children's Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Cohen Children's Medical Center / Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Glen Oaks, New York · United States

Program lead

JPInstitution associated with Jon-Paul P. DiMauroJon-Paul P. DiMauro

DurationNot published
FundingSalary or stipend is not published in the reviewed programme evidence
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific rotations, operative exposure, research and case volume are not published in the current POSNA detail
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing duration, application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing paediatric orthopaedic fellowship training
Current official POSNA programme detail; current programme-specific host source inaccessible
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Nationwide Children's Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital / The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio · United States

Program lead

KKInstitution associated with Kevin KlingeleKevin Klingele

DurationNot published
FundingSalary or stipend is not published in the reviewed programme evidence
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific operative exposure, rotations, research and case volume are not published in the current POSNA detail
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing duration, application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing paediatric orthopaedic fellowship training
Current official Florida Orthopaedic Institute programme page; conflicting two-versus-three position figures preserved
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Florida Orthopaedic Institute Hand Fellowship

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Tampa, Florida · United States

Faculty & leadership

AHInstitution associated with Alfred HessAlfred HessRSInstitution associated with Roy SandersRoy Sanders+6 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingNot yet abstracted from an authenticated ASSH detail or first-party host page
Clinical exposureHand, wrist and upper-extremity surgery including microvascular surgery, replantation, free-tissue transfer, peripheral nerve,…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current official MedStar programme and application pages; 2022–2023 salary retained as historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland · United States

Faculty & leadership

JPInstitution associated with James P. HigginsJames P. HigginsKRInstitution associated with Kenneth R. Means Jr.Kenneth R. Means Jr.+10 more

Duration12 months
FundingThe programme page publishes only a historical 2022–2023 salary table; current compensation is…
Clinical exposureHigh-volume adult and paediatric hand surgery with approximately 4,500 cases annually, a one-month Children's Hospital of…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
DESTINATION

India

55 programs · 2 shown
Current ISAKOS directory record; original programme availability not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Clinical Research Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Fortis Hospital Mohali

Mohali · India

Program lead

MAInstitution associated with Manit AroraManit Arora

Duration6 months
FundingISAKOS records private and internal support, but does not publish an amount, salary or covered…
Clinical exposureOutpatient clinics, operating-room assistance and teaching rounds across shoulder and knee arthroscopy, with an expected minimum of…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
Current ISAKOS directory record; original programme availability not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

St. John’s Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Fellowship

St. John’s Medical College and Hospital

Bengaluru · India

Faculty & leadership

RSInstitution associated with Rajkumar S. AmaravatiRajkumar S. AmaravatiSMInstitution associated with Sandesh ManoharSandesh Manohar+4 more

Duration18 months
FundingISAKOS records internal support, but does not publish an amount, salary or covered expenses
Clinical exposureSports-injury assessment; primary and complex ligament surgery across knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist and elbow; meniscus and…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
DESTINATION

Hong Kong

16 programs · 1 shown
Official HKU Sports and Arthroscopic Surgery fellowship page with year-round email applications
Clinical FellowshipRolling application

Sports Medicine

Sports and Arthroscopic Surgery Fellowship

The University of Hong Kong / Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

Duration6 months
FundingHKD 20,000 monthly honorarium; travel, accommodation and insurance not included
Clinical exposureSports surgery, arthroscopy, patient care, research project and at least one English scientific article
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOverseas orthopaedic surgeons who have completed specialist training
DESTINATION

Singapore

20 programs · 1 shown
Original hospital fellowship page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Singapore · Singapore

Faculty & leadership

KLKevin Lim Boon Leong, fellowship faculty at KK Women's and Children's HospitalKevin Lim Boon LeongAMArjandas Mahadev, fellowship faculty at KK Women's and Children's HospitalArjandas Mahadev+4 more

Duration6 months
FundingSelf-funded or externally sponsored; KKH provides no stipend and determines the course fee on…
Clinical exposureGeneral paediatric orthopaedics and trauma, spine and scoliosis, sports injuries, foot and ankle, congenital hand, tumours, cerebral…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEGeneral orthopaedic surgeons intending to specialise in paediatric orthopaedics, preferably from regions with limited access to subspecialty training
DESTINATION

Australia

119 programs · 4 shown
Official hospital and supervisor profiles + current AOA directory
Clinical FellowshipRolling application

Hip & Knee

Gosford Private Lower Limb Orthopaedic Fellowship Program

Gosford Private Hospital / Coastal Orthopaedics & Sports Injuries

North Gosford, New South Wales · Australia

Program lead

MKMark Kao, fellowship faculty at Gosford Private Hospital / Coastal Orthopaedics & Sports InjuriesMark Kao

DurationNot published
FundingThe current official AOA, hospital and supervisor pages do not publish salary, stipend or…
Clinical exposureHip and knee arthroplasty, knee reconstruction, lower-limb sports injuries, foot-and-ankle surgery and general orthopaedic trauma…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing duration, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-training orthopaedic surgeons seeking lower-limb reconstruction, arthroplasty and sports-injury exposure
Current AOA directory identity and current Epworth lead profile; programme terms remain historical and recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Clinical and Research Fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow, Upper Limb Surgery and Ilizarov, Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery

Epworth Healthcare / Cabrini Hospital / University of Melbourne research partners

Melbourne, Victoria · Australia

Faculty & leadership

MPInstitution associated with Minoo PatelMinoo PatelMRInstitution associated with Martin RichardsonMartin Richardson

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureShoulder, elbow and hand arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty and trauma, plus adult and paediatric limb lengthening and…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, 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 and programme summary plus current Flinders supervisor page; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Flinders Medical Centre Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (SA2402408)

Flinders Medical Centre / Noarlunga Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma

Adelaide, South Australia · Australia

Faculty & leadership

RJInstitution associated with Ruurd JaarsmaRuurd JaarsmaBJInstitution associated with Bhavin JadavBhavin Jadav+4 more

Duration12 months
FundingSalary under the current South Australian award and level of experience; exact amount not…
Clinical exposureEmergency, semi-elective and elective trauma surgery across adult and paediatric populations, post-fellowship clinical…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-fellowship orthopaedic surgeons with trauma interest, research experience and eligibility for Australian registration
Current AOA-accredited identity, 2024 programme summary and current Fremantle Hospital service page; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Fremantle Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship (WA20659)

Fremantle Hospital Department of Hand Surgery

Fremantle, Western Australia · Australia

Faculty & leadership

PJInstitution associated with Paul JarrettPaul JarrettMLInstitution associated with Matthew Lawson-SmithMatthew Lawson-Smith+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingSenior Registrar pay scale; the current amount is not published in the reviewed summary
Clinical exposureHigh-volume hand and wrist trauma with a more modest elective hand and wrist caseload, designed to develop proficiency in…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic or plastic surgeons seeking dedicated hand-surgery training
DESTINATION

Europe

1 programs · 1 shown
Official FESSH Travel Award page
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedAnnual call: after 15 June–15 September

Hand & Microsurgery

FESSH Travel Award

Applicant-selected recognised European hand-surgery centre(s)

Europe · Europe

DurationApplicant-defined clinical visit between 1 January and 31…
FundingUp to EUR 4,000 per applicant for travel and accommodation; two thirds paid before travel and…
Clinical exposureClinical activity at one or more recognised European hand-surgery training centres selected with the host before application
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEHand surgeons in training and established hand surgeons who live and work in Europe