DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Turkey

8 current source-linked pathways are organised across 7 subspecialties, including Hand & Microsurgery, Hip & Knee, Pain Intervention, Shoulder & Elbow. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

8Total programs
7Subspecialties
8Clinical & visiting
0Research
10Network 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.

AA
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Acibadem Altunizade Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Baris Kocaoglu

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AF
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Acibadem Fulya Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Kerem Bilsel

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AM
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Acibadem Maslak Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Ata Can Atalar

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Spine · AO

Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Maslak Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Ahmet Alanay and Altuğ Yücekul

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Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · AO

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinics

Ankara, Turkey · Host: Ceyhun Caglar and Erman Ceyhan

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Spine · AO

Central Hospital Etiler Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Çağatay Öztürk

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IU
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Nuri Aydın

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IU
Shoulder & Elbow · SECEC

Istanbul University Medical Faculty

Istanbul, Turkey · Host: Ali Ersen

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Spine · AO

Memorial Ankara Hospital / Ankara Lösante Hospital

Ankara, Turkey · Host: Emre R. Acaroğlu

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SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

1 program
AF Current official programme page with direct application instructions and no fixed deadline
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHand & Microsurgery

Acıbadem Fellowship in Hand & Microsurgery

Acıbadem Healthcare Group teaching hospitals

Host hospital not specified, Turkey

Duration1 year, full-time
FundingNot published
ExposureReconstructive principles, microsurgery and free flaps, hand and peripheral-nerve surgery, craniofacial and trauma management,…
Profile completeness58%
Core details · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

1 program
Official Acıbadem International Joint Center page
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHip & Knee

International Joint Center Arthroplasty Fellowship

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital International Joint Center

Istanbul, Turkey

Faculty & leadership

JPInstitution associated with Javad ParviziJavad ParviziRTInstitution associated with Remzi TözünRemzi Tözün+4 more

DurationMinimum 3 months; optimum 6 months
FundingNot published
ExposureParticipation in hip and knee replacement clinics and operations with International Joint Center experts, including robotic…
Profile completeness64%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
SUBSPECIALTY

Pain Intervention

2 programs
Current official EFSUMB event page
Short CourseCurrent availability unconfirmedPain Intervention

EUROSON Intermediate Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

EFSUMB / Turkish Society of Ultrasound in Medicine

Belek, Antalya, Türkiye

Program lead

E/Institution associated with EUROSON / EFSUMB course facultyEUROSON / EFSUMB course faculty

Duration28–30 October 2026
FundingSelf-funded; EUR 1,150 includes registration, three hotel nights and meals
ExposureIntermediate MSK ultrasound with hands-on scanning and sonographic-guided articular and periarticular injection training
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profile
Current official EFSUMB event page
Short CourseCurrent availability unconfirmedPain Intervention

EUROSON Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

EFSUMB / Turkish Society of Ultrasound in Medicine

Belek, Antalya, Türkiye

Program lead

E/Institution associated with EUROSON / EFSUMB course facultyEUROSON / EFSUMB course faculty

Duration29–31 October 2026
FundingSelf-funded; EUR 1,150 includes registration, three hotel nights and meals
ExposureAdvanced sonographic anatomy, sports and overuse lesions, pathology-focused scanning and hands-on musculoskeletal-ultrasound…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, faculty profile, host profile
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
SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

1 program
Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleSpine

AO Spine Fellowship Network

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers

Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

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

Duration4–12 weeks
FundingAO provides a country-adjusted contribution toward accommodation and living costs; travel and…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
SUBSPECIALTY

Sports Medicine

1 program
Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine

Acibadem Altunizade Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology Fellowship

Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital / Acıbadem University

Istanbul, Turkey

Faculty & leadership

BKInstitution associated with Barış KocaoğluBarış KocaoğluAKInstitution associated with Alper KayaAlper Kaya+2 more

Duration3 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureA high-volume sports-traumatology service reporting about 1,500 cases annually across ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
SUBSPECIALTY

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

1 program
Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleTrauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship Network

AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centers

Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

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

Duration6–12 weeks
FundingAO provides a country-adjusted contribution toward accommodation and living costs; travel and…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma training at a selected AO host centre; the permitted role ranges from observation to supervised scrub-in…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Turkey

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Turkey?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 8 current canonical pathways in Turkey: 4 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 2 observerships and 2 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Turkey?

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 Turkey 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.