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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Italy

6 current source-linked pathways are organised across 4 subspecialties, including General Orthopaedics, Hip & Knee, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

6Total programs
4Subspecialties
6Clinical & visiting
0Research
4Network 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.

Milan3 current pathways3 institutions · 2 subspecialties →
VERIFIED NETWORK HOSTS

Institutions you can explore

Hospital and clinic profiles connected to an official fellowship or education-centre pathway. A recognised host does not automatically mean that a position is open.

IC
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Istituto Clinico Humanitas

⌖ Rozzano, Italy · Host: Alessandro Castagna

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IO
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini

⌖ Milan, Italy · Host: Pietro Randelli and Paolo Arrigoni

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OD
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Ospedale di Cattolica

⌖ Cattolica, Italy · Host: Paolo Paladini

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PG
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Pineta Grande Hospital

⌖ Castel Volturno, Italy · Host: Raffaele Russo

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SUBSPECIALTY

General Orthopaedics

1 program
✓ Current official Rizzoli page updated 12 August 2026 plus official voluntary-attendance rules
Education Centre VisitRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

Rizzoli Foreign Doctor Observership and Voluntary Attendance

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

⌖ Bologna, Italy

Program lead

DOInstitution associated with Director of the selected Rizzoli Operating UnitDirector of the selected Rizzoli Operating Unit

Duration7 days–12 months
FundingUnpaid voluntary attendance; no salary or stipend is published
ExposureObservation-based learning in the selected Rizzoli operating unit; voluntary attenders may not provide medical assistance
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

1 program
✓ Current centre-submitted ISAKOS profile with conflicting programme-classification wording; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Knee Surgery Training Programme

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli / University of Bologna

⌖ Bologna, Italy

Program lead

SZInstitution associated with Stefano ZaffagniniStefano Zaffagnini

DurationNot published
FundingISAKOS records private support available on demand; no salary, amount, frequency or…
ExposureKnee arthroscopy and arthroplasty, ACL primary and revision reconstruction, meniscus repair and transplantation, high tibial and…
Profile completeness60%
Well sourced · Missing duration, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

1 program
✓ Official SECEC Education Centre network
Education Centre VisitCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow →

SECEC Education Centre Visit Network

SECEC/ESSSE Education Centres

⌖ Recognised shoulder and elbow centres across Europe

Program lead

HFInstitution associated with Host faculty at the selected centreHost faculty at the selected centre

Duration2–3 days at one selected centre
FundingSelf-funded: travel and accommodation are the applicant’s responsibility
ExposureShort educational visit at one recognised SECEC shoulder and elbow centre; the schedule is agreed with the host and depends on…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Sports Medicine

3 programs
✓ Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

Galeazzi–Sant'Ambrogio Advanced ACL Surgery Program

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi–Sant'Ambrogio

⌖ Milan, Italy, Italy

Faculty & leadership

RDInstitution associated with Riccardo D'AmbrosiRiccardo D'AmbrosiFDInstitution associated with Fabrizio Di FeoFabrizio Di Feo+2 more

Duration3 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureAdvanced knee arthroscopy through case discussion, operative assistance and clinical research, including primary and revision ACL…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

Sapienza–Sant'Andrea ACL Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Rome La Sapienza-Sant'Andrea Hospital

⌖ Rome, Italy, Italy

Faculty & leadership

EMInstitution associated with Edoardo MonacoEdoardo MonacoACInstitution associated with Alessandro CarrozzoAlessandro Carrozzo+1 more

Duration6 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureSix months focused on ACL reconstruction and associated procedures across a public university hospital, private clinic and…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current centre-supplied ISAKOS research-programme profile; next award availability unconfirmed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

O.A.S.I. Bioresearch Scientific Research Scholarship

O.A.S.I. Bioresearch Foundation Gobbi NPO

⌖ Milan, Italy

Program lead

AGInstitution associated with Alberto GobbiAlberto Gobbi

Duration6 months
FundingPrivate support is recorded, but the scholarship amount, payment frequency and covered expenses…
ExposureScientific-research support involving follow-up questionnaires, study tables and presentations, patient data collection, evaluation…
Profile completeness58%
Core details · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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MONITORED RECORDS

Verified programmes with closed calls

3 records

These profiles remain source-linked because the programme is recurring or historically verifiable. They are not presented as accepting applications today.

PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Italy

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Italy?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 6 current canonical pathways in Italy: 3 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 3 observerships and 0 short courses. 3 additional verified programme records have a closed or completed published cycle and remain monitored below. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Italy?

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 Italy 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.