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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Portugal

6 current source-linked pathways are organised across 3 subspecialties, including Foot & Ankle, Hip & Knee, Shoulder & Elbow. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

6Total programs
3Subspecialties
6Clinical & visiting
0Research
6Network host institutions
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.

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Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João

Porto, Portugal · Host: Manuel Gutierres

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Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Hospital da Luz Torres

Lisbon, Portugal · Host: Carlos Maia Dias

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Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António

Porto, Portugal · Host: Rui Claro

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SUBSPECIALTY

Foot & Ankle

1 program
Current original host fellowship page plus centre-submitted ISAKOS supporting profile
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationFoot & Ankle

Lisbon Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship

Foot & Ankle Surgery Lisbon / three private teaching hospitals

Lisbon, Portugal

Faculty & leadership

MRInstitution associated with Manuel Resende SousaManuel Resende SousaJVJoão Vide, fellowship faculty at Foot & Ankle Surgery Lisbon / three private teaching hospitalsJoão Vide+5 more

DurationRecommended 1–4 weeks
FundingFinancial support may be possible by direct enquiry; amount, criteria and covered expenses are…
ExposureApproximately 12–18 hours of clinic and 15–20 cases per week across adult foot-and-ankle trauma, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, joint…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

1 program
Current ISAKOS directory record; original programme availability not independently confirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Lisbon Knee Surgery TEJO Fellowship

Hospital CUF TEJO

Lisbon, Portugal

Faculty & leadership

PPPedro Pessoa, fellowship faculty at Hospital CUF TEJOPedro PessoaNOInstitution associated with Nuno OliveiraNuno Oliveira+3 more

Duration1–4 weeks
FundingPrivate financial support may be available for qualified applicants; the amount, eligibility…
ExposureImmersive clinical participation with approximately 20–25 cases per week across knee trauma, arthroscopy, complex knee surgery,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

4 programs
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
Current official CUF unit page confirming fellowship education and clinical scope; recruitment terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow

Hospital CUF Descobertas Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Hospital CUF Descobertas Shoulder and Elbow Unit

Lisbon, Portugal

Faculty & leadership

ACInstitution associated with António CartuchoAntónio CartuchoMSInstitution associated with Marco SarmentoMarco Sarmento+1 more

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder and elbow consultation and surgery, scientific activity and fellowship education; approximately 80% of the unit's surgery…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Official CUF programme and current Shoulder and Elbow Unit pages; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow

Hospital CUF Porto Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Hospital CUF Porto, Shoulder and Elbow Unit

Porto, Portugal

Faculty & leadership

MRInstitution associated with Manuel Ribeiro da SilvaManuel Ribeiro da SilvaMJInstitution associated with Maria João LeiteMaria João Leite

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureTheoretical and practical shoulder-and-elbow training through consultations, surgery, clinical and laboratory research, scientific…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Official CUF programme and SECEC Education Centre announcement dated 11 August 2025; recruitment terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow

Hospital CUF Tejo Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Hospital CUF Tejo, Shoulder and Elbow Unit

Lisbon, Portugal

Program lead

BCInstitution associated with Bárbara CamposBárbara Campos

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureActive participation in shoulder-and-elbow consultations, surgery and the unit's clinical research, with theoretical and practical…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Portugal

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Portugal?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 6 current canonical pathways in Portugal: 3 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 3 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Portugal?

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 Portugal 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.