Names in the programme record: Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD, FAAOS
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Cleveland Clinic GME salary for academic year 2026–2027 by PGY level: PGY 1 USD 69,106; PGY 2 71,470; PGY 3 73,994; PGY 4 76,889; PGY 5 80,608; PGY 6 84,180; PGY 7 89,204; PGY 8 90,521; PGY 9 91,657 (chief resident/fellow salaries excluded); the PGY level for this fellowship is not stated
Deadline
1 November 2026 fellow-application deadline under the current AAHKS recognition standard; confirm the displayed deadline in SF Match before submitting
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?
≈Partially published
International applicants
The reviewed official programme evidence displays that international applicants are not accepted for this pathway. Confirm any future policy change directly with the host.
?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.
—Not published
Medical registration
Host-specific residency completion, medical licensing and hospital credentialing requirements have not yet been abstracted.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship is programme-specific and is not established by AAHKS recognition.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 November 2026 fellow-application deadline under the current AAHKS recognition standard; confirm the displayed deadline in SF Match before submitting
Commencing date2028 fellowship training year; host-specific start month must be confirmed
Application route / cycle2027 Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Match for 2028 training: applicant registration opened 3 August 2026, interviews run October 2026 through March 2027 and the universal interview-offer date is 1 December 2026.
The reviewed official programme evidence displays that international applicants are not accepted for this pathway. Confirm any future policy change directly with the host.
Application documents
Published by official source
Completed SF Match application (SF Match ID 4920)
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Medical school transcript
USMLE Step 1 transcript and score (above 220 suggested, one attempt) or COMLEX equivalent
USMLE Step 2 transcript and score (above 220 suggested, one attempt) or COMLEX Level 2 equivalent
Three letters of recommendation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF) Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is one of 116 programmes in the current official AAHKS recognized-programme list. The reviewed detail source publishes Weston, FL, United States and programme leadership: Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD, FAAOS, with 3 listed positions. 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
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Health plan covering trainees and immediate family at 50% of the premium paid by other caregivers; automatic Fidelity savings and investment plan enrolment (3% deduction); three weeks (15 working days) of vacation; educational reimbursement up to USD 2,500 per academic year for PGY 3 and above; on-call meal stipend; monogrammed lab coats laundered by the Clinic; Cleveland Clinic-issued iPhone; paid maternity and parental leave
HOST INSTITUTION
About Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF) Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Florida, includes a Department of Orthopedic Surgery that provides adult hip and knee reconstruction care as part of Cleveland Clinic. The Weston campus is described as a Level-2 trauma facility at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd.; programme details belong on linked programme pages.
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