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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Colombia

32 current source-linked pathways are organised across 10 subspecialties, including Foot & Ankle, Hand & Microsurgery, Hip & Knee, Limb Reconstruction. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

32Total programs
10Subspecialties
32Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
CITY DIRECTORIES

These locations meet OrthoFellow’s city-page quality threshold. A network-host pathway is labelled separately and never treated as a duplicate programme.

Bogotá19 current pathways15 institutions · 8 subspecialties →Cali11 current pathways5 institutions · 6 subspecialties →Medellín2 current pathways2 institutions · 2 subspecialties →
SUBSPECIALTY

Foot & Ankle

2 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleFoot & Ankle →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Cirugía de Pie y Tobillo

Clínica Imbanaco (Quirónsalud) / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Faculty & leadership

JBJuan Bernardo Gerstner Garcés, fellowship faculty at Clínica Imbanaco (Quirónsalud) / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana CaliJuan Bernardo Gerstner GarcésCECarlos Enrique Ramírez Dávila, fellowship faculty at Clínica Imbanaco (Quirónsalud) / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana CaliCarlos Enrique Ramírez Dávila

Duration1 year
FundingThe sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears incomplete, so…
ExposureProfessional development programme in congenital, acquired and traumatic pathology of the ankle and foot: advanced clinical…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle →

Entrenamiento Avanzado en Cirugia de Pie y Tobillo

Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Program lead

DPDiana Paola Montoya Murillo, fellowship faculty at Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de BogotaDiana Paola Montoya Murillo

Duration2 semesters
FundingPaid by the trainee: first-semester 2026 tuition 8,649,000 (COP).
ExposureAdvanced training programme in medicine developed under an agreement with Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota,…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

2 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery →

Especialización en Cirugía de Mano — Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Facultad de Medicina) / Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Faculty & leadership

FAFrancisco Aguilar Sierra (Coordinator), fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Facultad de Medicina) / Hospital Universitario San IgnacioFrancisco Aguilar Sierra (Coordinator)LALuis Alejandro García González, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Facultad de Medicina) / Hospital Universitario San IgnacioLuis Alejandro García González+3 more

Duration4 semesters (109 credits), full-time
FundingSelf-funded tuition: COP 26,015,000 per semester (2026 value, held for 2027 entrants until 9…
ExposureFull-time university second specialty covering the whole upper limb: elective and emergency microvascular surgery at Hospital…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery →

Especialización en Cirugía de Mano — Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Barrios Unidos

Universidad del Rosario (Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud) / Hospital Universitario Barrios Unidos

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Program lead

DEDra. Elena Leonor Delgado Nieto (Coordinator; orthopaedic and hand surgeon), fellowship faculty at Universidad del Rosario (Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud) / Hospital Universitario Barrios UnidosDra. Elena Leonor Delgado Nieto (Coordinator; orthopaedic and hand surgeon)

Duration2 semesters (1 year), 64 credits
FundingSelf-funded tuition: COP 35,763,000 for the first semester of 2026 (enrolment plus core…
ExposureSecond specialty in hand surgery based mainly at Hospital Universitario Barrios Unidos, with further training at Hospital…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

4 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Entrenamiento Avanzado en Cirugia Reconstructiva de Cadera y Rodilla

Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Program lead

GAGuillermo Alfonso Bonilla Leon, fellowship faculty at Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de BogotaGuillermo Alfonso Bonilla Leon

Duration2 semesters
FundingPaid by the trainee: first-semester 2026 tuition 8,370,000 (COP).
ExposureAdvanced training programme in medicine developed under an agreement with Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota. The…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Patología, Cirugía y Reemplazos Articulares de Cadera y Rodilla — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DJDr. Julio César Palacio Villegas (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureAdvanced management of hip and knee joint pathology, including joint replacement, with objectives in clinical and surgical…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Unidad de Preservación de la Cadera — Hip Preservation Pasantía/Fellowship

Unidad de Preservación de la Cadera Dr. Bernardo Aguilera-Bohórquez

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

BABernardo Aguilera-Bohórquez, fellowship faculty at Unidad de Preservación de la Cadera Dr. Bernardo Aguilera-BohórquezBernardo Aguilera-Bohórquez

DurationFrom 1 month on request, up to a 12-month fellow programme
FundingSelf-funded rotators admitted; the centre covers neither lodging nor meals.
ExposureHip preservation of the young adult and hip arthroscopy; about 130 hip procedures per year (120-150 arthroscopies),…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 16 Oct 2026
ObservershipClosed for this cycleHip & Knee →

AO Recon Fellowship Host Centre — Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá

Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Hip and Knee divisions

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Faculty & leadership

MFMaria Fernandez GutierrezGBGuillermo Bonilla, fellowship faculty at Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Hip and Knee divisionsGuillermo Bonilla

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO programme-wide)
FundingAO stipend contributes to travel, accommodation and meals (benchmark USD 550 per week in the…
ExposureShort-term AO Recon fellowship in arthroplasty hosted by Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. Scrub-in opportunity…
Last verified 16 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Limb Reconstruction

2 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedLimb Reconstruction →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Cirugía de Alargamientos y Reconstrucción de Extremidades — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DMDr. Mauricio Zuluaga (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureAdvanced bone reconstruction and soft-tissue management, post-traumatic reconstruction, deformity correction and bone infection,…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleLimb Reconstruction →

Advanced Training in Limb Reconstruction, Lengthening and Bone Infection

Fundacion Valle del Lili / Universidad Icesi

⌖ Cali, Colombia

Faculty & leadership

UIUniversidad IcesiFVFundacion Valle del Lili orthopaedic faculty

Duration1 year, full-time and in person
FundingSelf-funded; total published tuition is COP 53,545,310 including the procultura tax and remains…
ExposureHigh-complexity outpatient, operative, inpatient and emergency experience in limb deformity, bone defects, musculoskeletal…
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Musculoskeletal Oncology

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedMusculoskeletal Oncology →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Ortopedia Oncológica y Salvamento de Extremidades — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DCDr. Carlos Andrés Lorés (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureTreatment of bone and soft-tissue tumours in children and adults, leadership of multidisciplinary musculoskeletal oncology teams…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Paediatric Orthopaedics

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

Especialización en Ortopedia y Traumatología Pediátrica — Pontificia Universidad Javeriana / Instituto Roosevelt

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Facultad de Medicina) with Hospital Universitario San Ignacio and Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Faculty & leadership

FLFrancisco Linares Restrepo, fellowship faculty at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Facultad de Medicina) with Hospital Universitario San Ignacio and Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil RooseveltFrancisco Linares RestrepoLGLeonardo Garavito Goubert+7 more

DurationConflicting: the university's programme-values data lists 2…
FundingSelf-funded tuition: COP 19,203,000 per semester (2026 value, held for 2027 entrants until 9…
ExposureFull-time university second specialty for orthopaedic surgeons, run jointly with the Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt and…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cyclePaediatric Orthopaedics →

Especialización en Ortopedia y Traumatología Pediátrica

Universidad FUCS / Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Duration2 semesters (60 academic credits), full-time, in person
FundingFUCS publishes a postgraduate cost table for 2027; the programme falls in the group listed at…
ExposurePostgraduate specialisation deepening diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of paediatric musculoskeletal disease: hip, foot,…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipClosed for this cycleShoulder & Elbow →

Entrenamiento Médico Avanzado en Cirugía de Hombro y Codo

Universidad El Bosque, Facultad de Medicina

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Program lead

JCJuan Carlos López Trujillo

Duration2 semesters (76 credits), in person
FundingTuition COP 25,217,000 per semester (subject to increase for 2027).
ExposureAdvanced surgical training with supervised practice in sports, arthroplasty (anatomic and reverse), complex trauma, brachial plexus…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

6 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Entrenamiento Avanzado en Cirugia de Columna

Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota

⌖ Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Program lead

FAFernando Alvarado Gomez, fellowship faculty at Universidad del Rosario / Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de BogotaFernando Alvarado Gomez

Duration3 semesters
FundingPaid by the trainee: first-semester 2026 tuition 7,812,000 (COP).
ExposureAdvanced training programme in medicine developed under an agreement with Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota (and…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Instituto Roosevelt

Instituto Roosevelt

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Program lead

FMFrank Mario Herrera-Mendez, fellowship faculty at Instituto RooseveltFrank Mario Herrera-Mendez

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Instituto Roosevelt, Ortopedia y Traumatología. Host page states…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Cirugía de Columna y Deformidades Vertebrales — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DDDr. Darío Fuertes (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureAdvanced clinical knowledge of congenital, acquired and traumatic spinal disease and vertebral deformity, diagnostic and surgical…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José

Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Program lead

RPRodolfo Páez González, fellowship faculty at Hospital Infantil Universitario de San JoséRodolfo Páez González

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José, Orthopedics and…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Hospital Militar Central

Hospital Militar Central

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Program lead

JMJavier Matta Ibarra, fellowship faculty at Hospital Militar CentralJavier Matta Ibarra

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Hospital Militar Central, Ortopedia - Traumatologia. The host page…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá

Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Program lead

LCLuis Carlos Morales Saenz, fellowship faculty at Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de BogotáLuis Carlos Morales Saenz

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Orthopedics…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Sports Medicine

4 highlighted of 8
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationSports Medicine →

Fundación Valle del Lili Knee and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

Fundación Valle del Lili / Universidad Icesi

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Faculty & leadership

PJPaulo J. Llinás Hernandez, fellowship faculty at Fundación Valle del Lili / Universidad IcesiPaulo J. Llinás HernandezGHGilberto Herrera, fellowship faculty at Fundación Valle del Lili / Universidad IcesiGilberto Herrera+3 more

Duration12 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureSports-traumatic and degenerative knee and shoulder pathology with an emphasis on joint preservation, supported by shoulder, hip and…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Cirugía Articular de Hombro y Rodilla — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DGDr. Giusseppe Aguado G. (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureAdvanced management of knee and shoulder pathology, multidisciplinary diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and teaching and…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

Programa de Desarrollo Profesional en Cirugía Artroscópica y Medicina Deportiva — Clínica Imbanaco / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Clínica Imbanaco (Grupo Quirónsalud) — Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología / Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

⌖ Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Program lead

DMDr. Mario Figueroa Rojas (Coordinator)

Duration1 year
FundingThe programme sheet lists 'Inversión: COP $20.000.00' (as printed; the figure appears…
ExposureKnee, shoulder and hip pathology and sports medicine: biomechanics, surgical treatment of common and advanced arthroscopic and…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 12 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationSports Medicine →

Universidad El Bosque Advanced Knee Surgery Training Programme

Universidad El Bosque / Los Cobos Medical Center

⌖ Bogotá, Colombia

Faculty & leadership

CRCesar Rocha Libreros, fellowship faculty at Universidad El Bosque / Los Cobos Medical CenterCesar Rocha LibrerosMBManuel Bonilla Angel+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingISAKOS records private support available on demand; no salary, amount, frequency or…
ExposureSports medicine, paediatric knee disorders and knee arthroplasty, including ligament reconstruction, meniscal preservation,…
Last verified 12 Oct 2026Original program page
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COMPLETE CRAWLABLE INDEX

All remaining programmes

The first 24 profiles include full comparison details. These 8 additional source-linked profiles use a compact layout so this destination stays fast without hiding any programme from applicants or search engines.

FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in Colombia

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

PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Colombia

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Colombia?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 32 current canonical pathways in Colombia: 22 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 10 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Colombia?

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 Colombia 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 Colombia?

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 Colombia?

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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