DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Europe

2 current source-linked pathways are organised across 2 subspecialties, including Hand & Microsurgery, Spine. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

2Total programs
2Subspecialties
2Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

1 program
✓ Official FESSH Travel Award page
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery →

FESSH Travel Award

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

⌖ 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…
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
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

1 program
✓ Current official EUROSPINE Observership Grant page; 2023 guideline treated as historical where it conflicts with the live page
Education Centre VisitActive applicationSpine →

EUROSPINE Observership Grant

EUROSPINE member centre selected by the applicant

⌖ EUROSPINE member centre, Europe

DurationUp to 14 days
FundingEUR 1,500 stipend for travel and accommodation, paid within two weeks of acceptance
ExposureObservation of spine practice, surgical techniques and pre-, intra- and postoperative management at a EUROSPINE member centre, with…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing official contact, faculty profile
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Europe

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Europe?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 2 current canonical pathways in Europe: 1 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 1 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Europe?

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 Europe 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.