CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

870 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 40 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

Canada

33 programs · 2 shown
Current official McGill programme page; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Foot & Ankle

McGill Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship

McGill University / Jewish General Hospital

Montreal · Canada

Faculty & leadership

MVMonika Volesky, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Jewish General HospitalMonika VoleskyERE. Ruth Chaytor, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Jewish General HospitalE. Ruth Chaytor

Duration12 months (1 July–30 June)
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult foot-and-ankle sports disorders, trauma, reconstruction, deformity, Charcot disease, arthroscopy and ankle replacement, with…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Original university fellowship page
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

McGill Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Limb Deformity Fellowship

McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s Canada

Montreal · Canada

Faculty & leadership

NSNeil Saran, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s CanadaNeil SaranRHReggie Hamdy, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s CanadaReggie Hamdy+6 more

Duration1 year clinical or 2 years clinical and research
FundingNot published
Clinical exposurePaediatric trauma, infection, hip disease, neuromuscular disorders, lower-limb deformity and lengthening, upper extremity,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking broad paediatric orthopaedics, limb-deformity and optional structured research training
DESTINATION

Vietnam

4 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-supplied ISAKOS directory record plus official Vinmec centre and faculty profiles; next intake unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Vinmec–VinUni Hip and Knee Arthroplasty and 3D Technology Fellowship

Vinmec Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

Hanoi · Vietnam

Program lead

TTInstitution associated with Tran Trung DungTran Trung Dung

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureTraditional hip and knee arthroplasty plus advanced imaging, patient-specific 3D planning, custom implant design and the host's…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking hip-and-knee arthroplasty and patient-specific 3D-technology training; formal eligibility is not published
DESTINATION

South Africa

7 programs · 4 shown
Current official Wits fellowship page; programme terms and recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Wits CHBAH Hand Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic Surgery / Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Johannesburg · South Africa

Program lead

TSInstitution associated with T. SefeaneT. Sefeane

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureThe current Wits page confirms a dedicated CHBAH hand fellowship but does not publish its case mix, rotations, operative…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-training orthopaedic applicants; detailed intake and international eligibility require direct enquiry
Current official Wits fellowship page; recruitment and detailed programme terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Wits CMJAH Arthroplasty Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand / Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Johannesburg · South Africa

Faculty & leadership

NSInstitution associated with N. SikhauliN. SikhauliNSInstitution associated with Nkhodiseni SikhauliNkhodiseni Sikhauli

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureArthroplasty fellowship supervised by N. Sikhauli; the current Wits programme page does not publish duration, capacity, rotations,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-training orthopaedic applicants; detailed intake and international eligibility require direct enquiry
Current official Wits academic-programmes page confirming fellowship identity and lead; recruitment terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Wits Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

Johannesburg · South Africa

Faculty & leadership

PAInstitution associated with Prof A. RobertsonProf A. RobertsonARAnthony Robertson, fellowship faculty at University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic SurgeryAnthony Robertson

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposurePaediatric orthopaedics within the Wits fellowship portfolio; the current programme page also lists separate spine, foot-and-ankle,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking paediatric orthopaedic fellowship training in Johannesburg
Original university programme page + SAOA-endorsed fellowship directory
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Stellenbosch Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic Hospital

Cape Town · South Africa

Faculty & leadership

JDInstitution associated with Jacques du ToitJacques du ToitMTMari Thiart, fellowship faculty at Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic HospitalMari Thiart

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureHands-on paediatric orthopaedic fellowship under experienced supervisors; the university does not itemise the case mix or operative…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons seeking a year of hands-on paediatric orthopaedic subspecialty training
DESTINATION

Australia

103 programs · 4 shown
Current APOS programme listing + current Queensland Children's Hospital website
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Queensland Children's Hospital Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Queensland Children's Hospital

Brisbane · Australia

Program lead

SMInstitution associated with Sarah MetzSarah Metz

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAll aspects of paediatric orthopaedics, with specialist interest in Perthes disease, SUFE, DDH, CTEV and limb reconstruction, plus…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEFormal entry qualifications and training level are not published in the current APOS listing; contact the chief supervisor directly.
Original programme and faculty pages + AOA accreditation profiles
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Brisbane Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty Fellowship

Brisbane Shoulder Fellowship / St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

Brisbane · Australia

Faculty & leadership

KCKenneth Cutbush, fellowship faculty at Brisbane Shoulder Fellowship / St Andrew's War Memorial HospitalKenneth CutbushPVInstitution associated with Praveen VijaysegaranPraveen Vijaysegaran

Duration12 months normally; a 6-month appointment may be considered
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdvanced shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty with broad shoulder-surgery exposure, supervised clinical practice and research…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Official surgeon/program profile + AOA accreditation profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Sydney Fellowship in Advanced Upper Limb Surgery

Sydney Shoulder & Elbow / Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Sydney · Australia

Program lead

JTJohn Trantalis, fellowship faculty at Sydney Shoulder & Elbow / Concord Repatriation General HospitalJohn Trantalis

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdvanced arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery in Dr John Trantalis's specialist practice and Concord…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Current official SSRAA fellowship and contact pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

SSRAA Clinical Spine Fellowship

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group / Epworth Richmond / The Avenue Hospital

Melbourne · Australia

Program lead

ABAaron Buckland, fellowship faculty at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group / Epworth Richmond / The Avenue HospitalAaron Buckland

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureAdult and paediatric spine surgery with emphasis on spinal deformity, minimally invasive surgery and data-driven research, including…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEThe current fellowship page describes the clinical curriculum but does not publish formal entry qualifications or international-applicant rules.
DESTINATION

Chile

8 programs · 1 shown
Current official ISAKOS fellowship directory; current institutional recruitment not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Knee Surgery Fellowship

Hospital del Trabajador

Santiago · Chile

Program lead

ROInstitution associated with Rodrigo OlivieriRodrigo Olivieri

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureActive participation across arthroscopy, sports trauma, joint replacement, osteotomy, cartilage and patellofemoral pathology, knee…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
DESTINATION

Nepal

4 programs · 1 shown
Current official ISAKOS fellowship directory; current institutional recruitment not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

B&B Hospital Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Fellowship

AKB Center, B&B Hospital

Lalitpur · Nepal

Program lead

AJInstitution associated with Amit JoshiAmit Joshi

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureMulti-joint arthroscopy, sports-injury and regenerative-medicine exposure at the AKB Center within B&B Hospital
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
DESTINATION

United States

401 programs · 2 shown
Current official Brown programme page confirms the active 2026–2027 cohort; published recruitment dates are historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Brown Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island · United States

Faculty & leadership

AGAndrew Green, fellowship faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAndrew GreenESE. Scott Paxton, fellowship faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityE. Scott Paxton

DurationNot published
FundingSalary, stipend and benefits are not published on the current programme page
Clinical exposureMore than 450 arthroscopic, open and revision cases, Level I shoulder and elbow trauma, tertiary replacement referrals, weekly…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Current official Plancher Orthopaedics programme page and ASES recognition profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Plancher Shoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Fellowship

Plancher Orthopaedics

New York–Connecticut · United States

Program lead

KDInstitution associated with Kevin D. PlancherKevin D. Plancher

Duration1 year
FundingSalary, stipend and benefits are not published on the current programme page
Clinical exposureMore than 665 cases across open, arthroscopic and complex shoulder and elbow surgery, including primary and reverse arthroplasty,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
DESTINATION

South Korea

3 programs · 2 shown
Original hospital programme, curriculum and application pages
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

International Spine Surgery Fellowship in Orthopedics

Korea University Anam Hospital

Seoul · South Korea

Program lead

KUInstitution associated with Korea University Anam Orthopedic Spine DivisionKorea University Anam Orthopedic Spine Division

DurationDuration arranged through the international fellowship…
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureDegenerative, paediatric and geriatric deformity, cervical and trauma spine surgery, minimally invasive tubular decompression and…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational physicians seeking specialist orthopaedic spine training
Original hospital international fellowship pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Korea University Guro International Orthopaedic Fellowship

Korea University Guro Hospital

Seoul · South Korea

Faculty & leadership

JBInstitution associated with Ji-Hoon BaeJi-Hoon BaeJCInstitution associated with Jae-Woo ChoJae-Woo Cho

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureClinical attachment in orthopaedic clinics and theatre, operative-technique observation or assistance, knee and sports medicine,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILELicensed orthopaedic specialists, particularly early-career knee and sports medicine surgeons
DESTINATION

India

55 programs · 1 shown
Current ISAKOS directory record; original programme availability not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Ortho-One Postdoctoral Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Ortho-One Orthopaedic Specialty Centre

Coimbatore · India

Faculty & leadership

DVInstitution associated with David V. RajanDavid V. RajanGCInstitution associated with Girinivasan ChellamuthuGirinivasan Chellamuthu

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
Clinical exposureOutpatient assessment, operative planning, supervised arthroscopy and sports-medicine training across knee, shoulder, ankle, hip and…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons seeking structured arthroscopy and sports-medicine training