Names in the programme record: Eric T. Ricchetti and Vahid Entezari
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Unclear — confirm with host
Funding
USD 84,180 at Cleveland Clinic's Graduate Level 6 rate effective 16 May 2026; confirm the appointment level in the offer
Deadline
1 November 2026 (ASES match application deadline; individual programmes may set earlier or different dates)
Duration
12 months; optional second research year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureComprehensive shoulder and elbow clinical, operative and research training; see the official program profile
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 cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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
Applicants must register with SF Match (US$50 non-refundable applicant registration fee paid to SF Match; extra per-programme application fees apply - see SF Match). Applying to a programme without SF Match registration does not enter the match.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% 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 (ASES match application deadline; individual programmes may set earlier or different dates)
Commencing dateAnnual 12-month appointment; exact current start date should be confirmed with the program
Application route / cycleASES 2028-2029 Shoulder & Elbow Match (central application via SF Match): application opened 3 August 2026; applicant target date 2 September 2026 (stated by ASES to be a target, not a deadline; some programmes accept applications at any time, others set their own deadline); ASES application deadline 1 November 2026; interview selections released 1 December 2026; interviews 4 January - 5 April 2027; rank list deadline 6 April 2027 (12:00 PT); results released 13 April 2027 (09:00 PT). ASES interview schedule (as of 2 September 2026) lists this programme: 3 February 2027.
SF Match Central Application Service (CAS) application
Most current CV
Personal statement (not to exceed one page)
Three (3) letters of recommendation from surgeons familiar with your work
Photograph
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 12-month shoulder and elbow programme with clinical care, surgery, research and resident teaching. Fellows work with Eric Ricchetti, Vahid Entezari, Jason Ho and Mark Schickendantz; an optional second research year may be available.
Intended for: Applicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Cleveland Clinic trainee benefits include medical, dental and vision plan options; employer-paid disability and life cover; professional-liability cover; 15 vacation days and at least 5 personal days; up to USD 2,500 meeting reimbursement and a USD 1,000 education allowance.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic's orthopaedic institute delivers the fellowship through a four-surgeon shoulder and elbow faculty. The official page describes a clinically oriented year with research, teaching and an optional second laboratory or clinical-investigation year.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship Program Director
Affiliation
Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute
Clinical focus
Shoulder and elbow reconstruction, arthroplasty and complex revision surgery
Cleveland Clinic identifies Dr Ricchetti as programme director within its four-surgeon shoulder-and-elbow fellowship faculty and as an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in complex shoulder reconstruction.
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