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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Worldwide (multi-country)

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

12Total programs
7Subspecialties
11Clinical & visiting
1Research
0Network host institutions
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

2 programs
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleHip & Knee →

AO Recon Fellowship Network

AO Recon Fellowship Host Centers

⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

HFHost faculty at the selected AO centre

Duration6–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureJoint preservation, replacement and reconstruction training at a selected AO Recon host centre; clinical participation depends on…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Travelling FellowshipClosed for this cycleHip & Knee →

ISAKOS Knee Arthroplasty Travelling Fellowship

ISAKOS / international knee-arthroplasty host centres

⌖ Multiple international host centres

Faculty & leadership

IKISAKOS Knee ArthroplastyTFTraveling Fellowship Committees

DurationMulti-centre travel completed within the designated two-year…
FundingAssistance with travel and accommodation, waived ISAKOS Congress registration and one year of…
ExposureKnee-arthroplasty surgery, patient management and cadaver dissection with established expert surgeons at several international…
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Pain Intervention

1 program
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
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

WCWIP CIPS workshop facultyEexaminers

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
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Research

1 program
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipClosed for this cycleResearch Fellowship →

ON / ICRS Translational Orthoregeneration Research Fellowship 2027

ON Foundation / International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

⌖ International laboratory itinerary concluding in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Faculty & leadership

PLProgramme leadershipHIhost institutions are being finalised

Duration19 April–3 May 2027 (TBC)
FundingThe ON Foundation covers transportation and accommodation plus several dinners; other meals or…
Research focusTranslational orthoregeneration research at international laboratories, joint workshops with the ICRS clinical travelling fellows,…
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow →

Fellowship de Hombro y Codo Latinoamericano (SLAHOC)

Sociedad Latinoamericana de Hombro y Codo (SLAHOC) host centres

⌖ Multiple host centres in Latin America

Faculty & leadership

ARAlberto Rivera, fellowship faculty at Sociedad Latinoamericana de Hombro y Codo (SLAHOC) host centresAlberto RiveraHAHumberto Arrue+4 more

Duration12 months in total: 3-month rotations with each of four…
FundingPer host in the 2026 programme document: no remuneration is offered; Fundacion Santa Fe de…
ExposureAdvanced training in shoulder and elbow diagnosis, arthroscopic and open surgery, arthroplasty, fractures, rehabilitation and…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

2 programs
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship Network

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers

⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

HFHost faculty at the selected AO centre

Duration4–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Travelling FellowshipClosed for this cycleSpine →

NASS Research Traveling Fellowship

North American Spine Society (host facility chosen by applicant)

⌖ Host facility selected by applicant, Worldwide (multi-country)

DurationAt least 5 months of participation in a research project
FundingTypically USD 3,000-7,000, primarily covering travel and housing.
ExposureParticipation in a research project at a facility other than where the fellow practices; the host centre and a mentor are proposed…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Sports Medicine

4 programs
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
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

FAFaculty 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
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSports Medicine →

SLARD Travelling Fellowship — exchange with AOSSM, ESSKA and APKASS

SLARD (Sociedad Latinoamericana de Artroscopía, Rodilla y Deportes)

⌖ Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Faculty & leadership

FGFacundo GiganteMPManuel Pérez Zabala, fellowship faculty at SLARD (Sociedad Latinoamericana de Artroscopía, Rodilla y Deportes)Manuel Pérez Zabala

DurationNot published
FundingHosts cover local transport, meals, entertainment and associated costs; accommodation is…
ExposureVisits to host medical establishments, observation of surgical procedures, participation in scientific symposia and attendance at a…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Travelling FellowshipClosed for this cycleSports Medicine →

ICRS / Vericel–Lars Peterson Clinical Travelling Fellowship 2027

International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society / international host centres

⌖ International itinerary led from West Palm Beach and concluding in Rotterdam

Program lead

TMTom Minas, fellowship faculty at International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society / international host centresTom Minas

Duration19 April–3 May 2027 (TBC)
FundingICRS covers transportation and accommodation plus several dinners; other meals or incidental…
ExposureClinical observation, translational-science exchange, joint-preservation and cartilage-regeneration workshops, host-facility visits,…
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Travelling FellowshipClosed for this cycleSports Medicine →

ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship

ISAKOS / international sports-orthopaedic host centres

⌖ Rotating region linked to the next ISAKOS Congress

Faculty & leadership

ITISAKOS Traveling Fellowship CommitteeAGappointed Godfather

DurationApproximately 2 weeks before the biennial ISAKOS Congress; the…
FundingAssistance with travel and accommodation to several centres plus one year of ISAKOS membership…
ExposureObservation of sports-orthopaedic surgery, discussion of procedures and patient management, and exchange of research experience with…
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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SUBSPECIALTY

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

1 program
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleTrauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum →

AO Trauma Fellowship Network

AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centers

⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

HFHost faculty at the selected AO centre

Duration6–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma training at a selected AO host centre; the permitted role ranges from observation to supervised scrub-in…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in Worldwide (multi-country)

5 people are named on source-backed Worldwide (multi-country) programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.

PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Worldwide (multi-country)

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

OrthoFellow currently indexes 12 current canonical pathways in Worldwide (multi-country): 7 clinical fellowships, 1 research fellowships, 3 observerships and 1 short courses. 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.

What documents do applicants usually prepare for Worldwide (multi-country)?

Common documents include a CV, training evidence, references and identity documents. Each programme profile may require additional documents.

Does OrthoFellow estimate unpublished deadlines or funding in Worldwide (multi-country)?

No. If a deadline, stipend, salary, accommodation or application route is not published by the official source, the profile is labelled as not published, direct enquiry required or current availability unconfirmed.

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