DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Worldwide (multi-country)

5 current source-linked pathways are organised across 5 subspecialties, including Hip & Knee, Pain Intervention, Spine, Sports Medicine. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

5Total programs
5Subspecialties
5Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

1 program
✓ Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleHip & Knee →

AO Recon Fellowship Network

AO Recon 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…
ExposureJoint preservation, replacement and reconstruction training at a selected AO Recon host centre; clinical participation depends on…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Pain Intervention

1 program
✓ Current official WIP CIPS examination schedule
Short CourseCurrent availability unconfirmedPain Intervention →

WIP Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS) Workshop & Examination Series

World Institute of Pain

⌖ Istanbul, Türkiye / Seoul, South Korea / rotating international venues

Faculty & leadership

WCInstitution associated with WIP CIPS workshop facultyWIP CIPS workshop facultyEInstitution associated with examinersexaminers

DurationWorkshop plus examination; published dates include 25 October…
FundingSelf-funded; the public schedule does not publish the current workshop and examination fee
ExposureUltrasound-guided interventional-pain workshop preceding a formal CIPS examination at rotating international sites
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, official contact, faculty profile
Last verified 13 Aug 2026Original program page
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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
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Sports Medicine

1 program
✓ Official ESSKA fellowship page
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

ESSKA S&N International Arthroscopy Fellowship

ESSKA-accredited arthroscopy teaching centre

⌖ International host centre selected for each fellow

Program lead

FAInstitution associated with Faculty at the selected ESSKA-accredited teaching centreFaculty at the selected ESSKA-accredited teaching centre

Duration3–4 weeks
FundingTravel and accommodation are covered through the Smith+Nephew-supported fellowship grant, paid…
ExposureArthroscopy and sports-traumatology training at an ESSKA-accredited teaching centre, scheduled with the selected host
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 13 Aug 2026Original program page
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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
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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MONITORED RECORDS

Verified programmes with closed calls

2 records

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

Sports Medicine · Observership

ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship

ISAKOS / international sports-orthopaedic host centres · Rotating region linked to the next ISAKOS Congress

Closed
PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Worldwide (multi-country)

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Worldwide (multi-country)?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 5 current canonical pathways in Worldwide (multi-country): 3 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 1 observerships and 1 short courses. 2 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 Worldwide (multi-country)?

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 Worldwide (multi-country) 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.