Names in the programme record: Melvyn A. Harrington Jr., MD
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
PGY-6 stipend of USD 83,519 on Baylor's current programme page; confirm the rate for the appointed fellowship year.
Deadline
Programme deadlines vary; there is no central AAHKS/SF Match application deadline (universal interview offer date 1 December 2026). Programme-specific note: 30 November; the official programme page does not specify a cycle year.
Duration
1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards; confirm host-specific dates
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdult hip and knee reconstruction; programme-specific operative volume, rotations and case mix require confirmation on the linked host programme page
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
?Official sources conflict — confirm with host
International applicants
Baylor's programme page describes an international-applicant route with J-1 sponsorship, while the current AAHKS listing says international applicants are not accepted. Applicants trained in Indonesia should obtain written confirmation of current match eligibility before applying.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
A Texas medical licence and CPR certification through ACLS or ATLS are required.
✓Published by official source
Language
International applicants must submit TOEFL or ECFMG English-examination results; no minimum score is published.
?Official sources conflict — confirm with host
Visa or work authorisation
Baylor states that this fellowship considers only J-1 visa sponsorship for international applicants; the current AAHKS listing separately says international applicants are not accepted, so current eligibility requires confirmation.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineProgramme deadlines vary; there is no central AAHKS/SF Match application deadline (universal interview offer date 1 December 2026). Programme-specific note: 30 November; the official programme page does not specify a cycle year.
Commencing date2028 fellowship training year; host-specific start month must be confirmed
Application route / cycle2027 Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match (SF Match) for 2028 training: applicant registration opened 3 August 2026; interview period October 2026–March 2027; universal interview offer date 1 December 2026 (9 p.m. ET); rank lists due 6 April 2027 (noon PT); Match Day 13 April 2027; training begins July/August 2028.
M.D. degree and graduation from an approved orthopaedic surgery residency programme
Texas medical licence and current CPR certification through ACLS or ATLS
Complete SF Match application and residency-programme-director reference
Application documents
Published by official source
Completed SF Match application with passport-sized photograph
Current curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Four recommendation letters, including a medical-school dean letter or Medical School Performance Evaluation
Notarised medical-school transcript and diploma
USMLE transcript for Steps I and II
International applicants: ECFMG, English-test, translated/notarised education records and visa-questionnaire documents listed by Baylor
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Baylor College of Medicine Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is one of 116 programmes in the current official AAHKS recognized-programme list. The reviewed detail source publishes Houston, TX, United States and programme leadership: Melvyn A. Harrington Jr., MD, with 1 listed position. The published position count describes programme capacity and is not evidence that a place remains available.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
HOST INSTITUTION
About Baylor College of Medicine Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery is based in the Texas Medical Center in Houston and provides graduate medical education in orthopaedic subspecialties, including adult reconstructive orthopaedics. Clinical training draws on BCM’s affiliated hospitals and outpatient facilities within the Texas Medical Center; programme details belong on linked programme pages.
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