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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Chile

48 current source-linked pathways are organised across 9 subspecialties, including Foot & Ankle, Hand & Microsurgery, Hip & Knee, Paediatric Orthopaedics. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

48Total programs
9Subspecialties
48Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
SUBSPECIALTY

Foot & Ankle

4 programs
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationFoot & Ankle →

Clínica Universidad de los Andes Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Clinica Universidad de Los Andes

⌖ Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

Faculty & leadership

COCristian Ortiz, fellowship faculty at Clinica Universidad de Los AndesCristian OrtizGCGiovanni Carcuro, fellowship faculty at Clinica Universidad de Los AndesGiovanni Carcuro+3 more

Duration12 months
FundingISAKOS records internal support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureFoot-and-ankle arthroscopy and surgery with emphasis on sports conditions, minimally invasive surgery, ankle replacement, research…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía de Tobillo y Pie de Adultos — Hospital del Trabajador — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Hospital del Trabajador ACHS Salud

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program lead

DNDr. Natalio Cuchacovich (Director), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Hospital del Trabajador ACHS SaludDr. Natalio Cuchacovich (Director)

Duration2 semesters, full-time
FundingEnrolment 5 UF and tuition 216 UF per year. Fellows accepted on Hospital del Trabajador…
ExposureAdult foot and ankle subspecialty training in conservative and surgical management, open and arthroscopic, with integrated study,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleFoot & Ankle →

Cirugía de Tobillo y Pie (Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, Clínica MEDS)

Clínica MEDS (Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología)

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

JBJulio Botello, fellowship faculty at Clínica MEDS (Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología)Julio BotelloRMRodrigo Melo, fellowship faculty at Clínica MEDS (Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología)Rodrigo Melo+8 more

Duration12 months, full-time
FundingSelf-funded. The programme PDF notes the institution may offer financial support conditional on…
ExposureParticipation in the foot and ankle team's open and minimally invasive surgery with emphasis on sports traumatology, clinics and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleFoot & Ankle →

Programa de Estadía de Perfeccionamiento: Cirugía de Tobillo y Pie

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile / UC CHRISTUS

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

AVAndrés Villa Massiff, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile / UC CHRISTUSAndrés Villa MassiffPMPablo Mery, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile / UC CHRISTUSPablo Mery+5 more

Duration12 months (1 year, May 2026 to 30 April 2027 for the 2026-2027…
FundingNot published
ExposureRotation with the foot and ankle surgery team for 12 months within the UC CHRISTUS Health Network (Hospital Clínico UC, Clínica San…
SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

5 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHand & Microsurgery →

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugia de Mano y Codo (Universidad de Chile)

Universidad de Chile, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

LSLuis Schnapp Rossel, fellowship faculty at Universidad de Chile, Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyLuis Schnapp RosselGRGonzalo Rojas Herrera

Duration12 months (2,450 hours)
FundingTuition 20 UF per month (240 UF over 12 months). No stipend mentioned.
ExposureIn-person clinical stay of full-time supervised practice (Monday-Friday) at Hospital San Jose, Hospital Clinico Universidad de Chile…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía de Mano y Microcirugía — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica RedSalud / Mutual de Seguridad CChC

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program lead

DRDr. Roberto Mauricio Giaretti Fernández (Director)

Duration12 months, full-time with emergency shifts
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 5 UF and tuition 216 UF
ExposureUpper-limb surgery and microsurgery with RedSalud: complex diagnosis, individualised surgical and microsurgical treatment,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía y Microcirugía de Extremidad Superior del Adulto — Hospital del Trabajador — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Hospital del Trabajador ACHS Salud

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program lead

DADr. Alfonso Pérez (Director), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Hospital del Trabajador ACHS SaludDr. Alfonso Pérez (Director)

Duration2 semesters (1 year), full-time with exclusive dedication
FundingEnrolment 5 UF and tuition 216 UF. Fellows accepted on Hospital del Trabajador programmes may be…
ExposureAdult upper-limb surgery and microsurgery from the humeral shaft to the hand, with special development of upper-limb trauma,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleHand & Microsurgery →

Cirugía de Mano y Microcirugía (Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatolo

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

MMManuel Méndez, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and TraumatoloManuel MéndezPPPaula Pino, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and TraumatoloPaula Pino+5 more

Duration12 months (3 weeks' vacation)
FundingNo university funding. The programme document states the fellow is paid for emergency duty…
ExposureOwn supervised outpatient clinic (Centro Médico San Joaquín, Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings), ward rounds, and operative work…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleHand & Microsurgery →

Cirugía de Mano, Codo y Microcirugía — Orientación Clásica y Deportiva (Hand, Elbow and Microsurgery Fellowship, Clínica MEDS)

Clínica MEDS (Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología)

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Duration12 months, full-time
FundingSelf-funded. The programme PDF notes the institution may offer financial support conditional on…
ExposureActive participation in elective and emergency hand-team surgery, outpatient clinics and ward rounds at Clínica MEDS La Dehesa and…
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

6 programs
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHip & Knee →

Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Knee Surgery Fellowship

Hospital del Trabajador

⌖ Santiago, Chile

Program lead

RORodrigo Olivieri, fellowship faculty at Hospital del TrabajadorRodrigo Olivieri

Duration12 months
FundingThe centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists these financial-support sources: Internal. It does not…
ExposureActive participation across arthroscopy, sports trauma, joint replacement, osteotomy, cartilage and patellofemoral pathology, knee…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía Reconstructiva de Cadera y Pelvis — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / Hospital Militar — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / Hospital Militar

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program lead

DMDr. Matías Salineros (Director)

Duration2 semesters (1 year), full-time
FundingSelf-funded: annual enrolment 5 UF and annual tuition 180 UF
ExposureOne-year reconstructive hip and pelvis programme training autonomous management of traumatic and degenerative hip and pelvic…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Tratamiento Integral Avanzado de Patología de Cadera — Clínica Dávila — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Dávila

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Faculty & leadership

DCDr. Claudio Rojas Ponce (Director), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica DávilaDr. Claudio Rojas Ponce (Director)DEDr. Ernesto Ewertz, fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica DávilaDr. Ernesto Ewertz+2 more

Duration4 semesters (2 years), full-time
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 10 UF and tuition 360 UF
ExposureTwo-year adult pelvis and hip programme in conservative and surgical (open and arthroscopic) management, technology use, teaching…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleHip & Knee →

Cirugía de Cadera y Pelvis (Hip and Pelvis Surgery Fellowship)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatolo

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Duration12 months (3 weeks' vacation)
FundingThe programme page states it is financed through the fellow's clinical activity in the UC Health…
ExposureTutorial, supervised clinical and operative work with the UC hip team (hip arthroplasty and revision, hip preservation, pelvic and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleHip & Knee →

Hip Surgery and Sports Traumatology Professional Development Programme (Clinica MEDS)

Clinica MEDS

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

CRClaudio Rafols, fellowship faculty at Clinica MEDSClaudio RafolsAOAlejandro Opazo+2 more

Duration12 months, exclusive dedication
FundingSelf-funded. Possible financial support from the institution tied to emergency on-call duties;…
ExposureWeekly timetable of surgery, clinic, ward rounds, seminar and research at Clinica MEDS and partner hospitals; exposure to…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleHip & Knee →

Fellowship Artroscopía de Rodilla y Reconstrucción HCMS

Hospital Clínico Mutual de Seguridad (HCMS), Santiago

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

GEGonzalo Espinoza, fellowship faculty at Hospital Clínico Mutual de Seguridad (HCMS), SantiagoGonzalo EspinozaMSMaximiliano Scheu, fellowship faculty at Hospital Clínico Mutual de Seguridad (HCMS), SantiagoMaximiliano Scheu+1 more

Duration1 year (9 months with the HCMS knee team plus a 2-month…
FundingBoth places are funded and full-time at HCMS (amount not stated).
ExposureTeaching and clinical work with the HCMS knee team covering arthroscopic, open and reconstructive knee surgery, bi-weekly seminars…
SUBSPECIALTY

Paediatric Orthopaedics

3 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationPaediatric Orthopaedics →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía Ortopédica Reconstructiva Pediátrica — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / Teletón

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Faculty & leadership

DADr. Alejandro Baar Zimend (Director), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / TeletónDr. Alejandro Baar Zimend (Director)DGDr. Gino Martínez Soto (neuro-orthopaedics), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / TeletónDr. Gino Martínez Soto (neuro-orthopaedics)

Duration2 semesters (1 year), full-time Monday to Friday
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 5 UF and tuition 180 UF
ExposureIntensive one-year programme in complex paediatric and adolescent orthopaedic reconstruction, neurological syndromes and skeletal…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cyclePaediatric Orthopaedics →

Neuro-Ortopedia Infantil Teletón-UC (Paediatric Neuro-Orthopaedics Fellowship)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatolo

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Duration12 months (3 weeks' vacation)
FundingSelf-funded: the programme document states the fellow or sponsoring institution pays an…
ExposurePractical rotation across Instituto Teletón Santiago, Clínica Red Salud Santiago, UC-CHRISTUS network and Clínica BUPA focused on…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cyclePaediatric Orthopaedics →

Traumatología Infantil (Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatolo

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Duration12 months (3 weeks' vacation)
FundingFinanced through the fellow's clinical activity in the UC Health Network (outpatient clinic…
ExposureTutored clinical and operative work with the UC paediatric orthopaedic team, including the shock clinic at Hospital Dr. Sótero del…
SUBSPECIALTY

Research

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipClosed for this cycleResearch Fellowship →

Investigación Clínica y Simulación para Traumatólogos Generales (Clinical Research and Simulation Fellowship)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatolo

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

MJMaría Jesús LiraCVCatalina Vidal+3 more

Duration12 months (3 weeks' vacation)
FundingSelf-generated: the fellow finances the year through emergency duty (about 9 h/week daytime plus…
ExposureFull-time (Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00) clinical-research and surgical-simulation training at the UC Academic Medical Building and…
SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

5 highlighted of 9
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationShoulder & Elbow →

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Patologia de Hombro y Codo (Universidad de Chile)

Universidad de Chile, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Program lead

SSSusan Sulzer Grassau, fellowship faculty at Universidad de Chile, Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologySusan Sulzer Grassau

Duration12 months (2,205 hours)
FundingTuition 20 UF per month (240 UF over 12 months). No stipend mentioned.
ExposureIn-person clinical stay of full-time supervised practice (Monday-Friday) at Hospital San Jose (9 months) and Clinica Santa Maria (3…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleShoulder & Elbow →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugía de Hombro y Codo

Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Diego Portales / Clínica MEDS

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Duration12 months, in person
FundingNot published
ExposureTraining of orthopaedic specialists in adult shoulder and elbow pathology with a classic and sports orientation: arthroscopic and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía de Hombro de Adultos — Clínica Universidad de los Andes — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / Hospital Militar

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Faculty & leadership

DMDr. Michael Marsalli (Director), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Universidad de los Andes / Hospital MilitarDr. Michael Marsalli (Director)DJDr. Juan Eduardo Santorcuato

Duration2 semesters, full-time
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 5 UF and tuition 180 UF
ExposureComprehensive adult shoulder programme at Clínica Universidad de los Andes and Hospital Militar: basic shoulder (first semester),…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía de Hombro de Adultos — RedSalud — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica RedSalud Santiago

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Faculty & leadership

DPDr. Patricio Meleán (Head of programme), fellowship faculty at Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica RedSalud SantiagoDr. Patricio Meleán (Head of programme)DVDr. Vicente Gutiérrez+4 more

Duration2 semesters, full-time
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 5 UF and tuition 180 UF
ExposureComprehensive adult shoulder programme: basic shoulder (first semester), advanced shoulder (second semester), a…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow →

Estadía de Perfeccionamiento (Fellowship) en Cirugía de Hombro y Codo de Adultos — Clínica Dávila — Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Medicina — Clínica Dávila (primary) / Hospital Militar de Santiago (secondary)

⌖ Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program lead

DWDr. Warner Larrondo C. (Director; head of shoulder and elbow team)

Duration4 semesters (2 years), full-time
FundingSelf-funded: enrolment 10 UF and tuition 180 UF (as listed)
ExposureTwo-year adult shoulder and elbow programme: applied anatomy, biomechanics, imaging and dry/wet arthroscopic simulation, then four…
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Shoulder & Elbow · Observership

Postítulo en Cirugía Hombro y Codo

Facultad de Medicina Clínica Alemana – Universidad del Desarrollo · Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Closed for this cycle
FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in Chile

129 people are named on source-backed Chile programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.

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Applying for orthopaedic training in Chile

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Chile?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 48 current canonical pathways in Chile: 39 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 9 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Chile?

No. Eligibility, language, registration, immigration permission and hospital privileges depend on the specific programme and host. OrthoFellow shows published requirements and labels missing information for direct confirmation.

How current are the Chile listings?

Each programme profile shows its own checked date and official source. Availability and deadlines can change, so applicants should reopen the current official programme page before applying or paying costs.

What documents do applicants usually prepare for Chile?

Common documents include a CV, training evidence, references and identity documents. Each programme profile may require additional documents.

Does OrthoFellow estimate unpublished deadlines or funding in Chile?

No. If a deadline, stipend, salary, accommodation or application route is not published by the official source, the profile is labelled as not published, direct enquiry required or current availability unconfirmed.

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