Names in the programme record: Brian T. Nickel, MD
Profile completeness95%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
The programme overview directs applicants to UW resident/fellow compensation. The published 2026–2027 scale lists PGY-6 at USD 90,508 and PGY-7 at USD 94,702; confirm the fellowship's appointed PGY level and training-year rate.
Deadline
Programme deadlines vary; there is no central AAHKS/SF Match application deadline (universal interview offer date 1 December 2026).
Duration
1 year under current AAHKS Fellowship Recognition standards; confirm host-specific dates
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, robotic procedures, same-day discharge and complex surgery; prior fellows completed 750–850 cases per year and fellows are expected to contribute two research manuscripts.
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
The host page requires an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency, board eligibility, full Wisconsin licensure and J-1 eligibility if sponsorship is needed. This conflicts with the AAHKS listing's statement that international applicants are not accepted; confirm current 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
Full Wisconsin medical licensure is required before the programme starts.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
?Official sources conflict — confirm with host
Visa or work authorisation
Applicants needing sponsorship must be eligible for J-1 status. The host page does not promise sponsorship, and the AAHKS international-applicant flag conflicts with this instruction.
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).
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 programme
Be board eligible or board certified in orthopaedics
Be fully licensed in Wisconsin before the programme starts
Be eligible for J-1 status if visa sponsorship is required
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
University of Wisconsin Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is one of 116 programmes in the current official AAHKS recognized-programme list. The reviewed detail source publishes Madison, WI, United States and programme leadership: Brian T. Nickel, MD, with 2 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
UW Hospitals and Clinics publishes family health/dental coverage, hospital-paid long-term disability insurance, training-related liability protection, life-insurance options, retirement plans, wellness support and free Madison Metro bus passes for employees. The programme overview links its stipend and benefit information and notes that terms can change annually.
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Wisconsin Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship offers comprehensive primary and revision joint-replacement training with robotic assistance and same-day-discharge pathways. Official department pages place most surgery at East Madison Hospital with five fellowship-trained reconstructive faculty; application details belong on the linked programme page.
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