Names in the programme record: Champ L. Baker, III
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
USD 54,000 stipend.
Deadline
Programme deadlines vary (commonly 1 November–1 December 2026); there is no central SF Match application deadline (AOSSM lists only a 2 September 2026 CAS target date and 1 December 2026 interview-invitation release).
Duration
1 year (1 August to 31 July)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureKnee, shoulder, hip, hand, wrist, foot and ankle sports injuries; sideline care; military-training injuries; clinical research with a publishable manuscript requirement; no primary-staff call or away rotation.
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 programme explicitly states that full fellows must be eligible for Georgia and Alabama licensure and must not require a visa.
?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
Eligibility for medical licensure in Georgia and Alabama
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
The programme states that applicants must not require a visa.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% 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 (commonly 1 November–1 December 2026); there is no central SF Match application deadline (AOSSM lists only a 2 September 2026 CAS target date and 1 December 2026 interview-invitation release).
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycle2027 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Match (SF Match/CAS) for 2028–29 positions: registration opened 3 August 2026; CAS target date 2 September 2026; interview invitations 1 December 2026; regional interview windows January–March 2027; rank lists due 6 April 2027 (noon PT); Match Day 13 April 2027; training begins 1 August 2028.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency before the fellowship year
Board-certified or board-eligible status
Eligibility for medical licensure in Georgia and Alabama
Application documents
Published by official source
SF Match Centralized Application Service (CAS) application
Programme-specific supporting materials requested within the active SF Match application
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Hughston publishes a one-year, one- to two-position fellowship with USD 54,000 stipend, broad multi-joint exposure, team care and a required research manuscript. Applicants must qualify for two state licences and cannot require visa sponsorship.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgeons applying for US orthopaedic sports-medicine fellowship training
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Benefits, malpractice insurance and attendance at selected national meetings.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Hughston Foundation
A one-year ACGME programme with one to two places, a published stipend and a programme-specific international-surgeon restriction.
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