Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
The programme specifies PGY-6 remuneration. CU's published 2026–2027 PGY-6 annual base stipend is USD 97,824.22; this is the current scale, not a confirmed 2028–2029 offer.
Deadline
Programme deadlines vary; there is no central AAHKS/SF Match application deadline (universal interview offer date 1 December 2026). Programme-specific note: Deadline requires confirmation: the programme page lists 1 December without a cycle year, while the January 2026 AAHKS recognition document lists 1 November for fellow submissions. Confirm the applicable cutoff with the coordinator and SF Match.
Duration
1 year, 1 August through 31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdult reconstruction at University of Colorado Hospital and the VA, including operative and nonoperative arthritis care, clinical trials, resident teaching and a research project suitable for publication or presentation.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Not published
International applicants
The programme requires an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency and legal authorisation to train at CU. Its international-graduate guidance refers applicants to GME; a specific visa sponsorship commitment is not stated on the programme page.
?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 & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-29
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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: Deadline requires confirmation: the programme page lists 1 December without a cycle year, while the January 2026 AAHKS recognition document lists 1 November for fellow submissions. Confirm the applicable cutoff with the coordinator and SF Match.
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.
Complete an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic surgery residency
Have US citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee/asylee status or documentation permitting legal training at CU
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year Colorado adult reconstruction fellowship spanning university and VA practice, with PGY-6 remuneration and an ACGME orthopaedic-residency prerequisite.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgery graduates pursuing advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; host-specific eligibility applies
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
The programme directs applicants to CU GME benefits, which include health-plan choices, retirement options, eligible fellow life insurance and wellness resources. Plan eligibility and appointed-year terms should be checked with GME.
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Colorado Denver Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Orthopedics offers a one-year Adult Reconstruction Fellowship focused on medical and surgical management of peripheral-joint arthritis. Official pages place training at University of Colorado Hospital and the VA with research expectations; application details belong on the linked programme page.
Allegheny Health Network/Allegheny Singer Research Institute D/B/A AHN Research Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · 1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards; confirm host-specific datesView program profile →
Spinal Surgery (Clinical) FellowshipSpine · University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Orthopedics · Aurora, Colorado, United States
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