Names in the programme record: Douglas J. Chonko, MD
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
5 October 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship
Duration
1 year, 1 August 2028–31 July 2029 for the published cycle
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
International medical graduates may be considered if they meet the published ECFMG and eligible-residency rules, Ohio licensing and hospital-credentialing requirements. Ohio State publishes J-1 sponsorship and narrowly defined H-1B eligibility; neither route is automatic.
?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
Before appointment, obtain an Ohio training certificate or permanent medical licence (or the published application acknowledgement), limited or temporary limited staff privileges, and sign the Limited Staff Agreement.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Non-US citizens must have permanent-resident work authorisation, ECFMG-sponsored J-1 status, or meet Ohio State's narrow H-1B categories; H-1B acceptance requires GME approval before the rank list or offer.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY90% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline5 October 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship
Commencing date1 August 2028
Application route / cycleApplications for the 2028–2029 fellowship are accepted through SF Match. The deadline is 5 October 2026; interview notices are planned for the week of 3 November 2026, with in-person interviews on 15 and 22 January 2027.
Official contactJulia Panzo · Director of Graduate Medical Education; Gabrielle Ford · Administrative AssistantJulia.Panzo@osumc.edu; Gabrielle.Ford@osumc.edu614-293-6194
Complete an eligible orthopaedic residency pathway: ACGME, AOA, ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or an applicable RCPSC/CFPC-accredited Canadian programme, subject to Ohio State's published exceptional-candidate provision
International medical graduates require a valid ECFMG certificate unless they hold a full and unrestricted Ohio medical licence
Meet Ohio medical-licensing and hospital limited-staff credentialing requirements before appointment
Application documents
Published by official source
SF Match fellowship application including personal statement
Curriculum vitae
Letter of Good Standing / Status Report Form
Three letters of recommendation
USMLE score report
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
The Ohio State University Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is one of 116 programmes in the current official AAHKS recognized-programme list. The reviewed detail source publishes Columbus, OH, United States and programme leadership: Douglas J. Chonko, 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
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Three weeks of paid vacation, one week of paid professional leave for a national or international conference, and reimbursement for that conference.
HOST INSTITUTION
About The Ohio State University Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
The Ohio State University Department of Orthopaedics offers a one-year ACGME-accredited Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. Official College of Medicine pages describe rotations with core adult-reconstruction faculty covering primary and revision arthroplasty including PJI and periprosthetic fracture care; match details are programme-specific.
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