Names in the programme record: John M. Itamura and Brian K. Lee
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
ASES lists USD 94,078 plus a USD 1,000 monthly housing allowance; the salary year is unspecified, so confirm the appointment offer.
Deadline
1 November 2026 ASES application deadline; the 2 September CAS date was a target, not a deadline
Duration
12 months, 1 August–31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdult shoulder-and-elbow reconstruction and trauma, with open and arthroscopic surgery, perioperative assessment and research participation. Training locations include Pasadena, Park Terrace and Beverly Hills.
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
A California medical licence is required before the fellowship starts.
—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 30 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-29
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 November 2026 ASES application deadline; the 2 September CAS date was a target, not a deadline
Commencing date1 August annually; confirm the appointment year with the coordinator
Application route / cycle2026–2027 Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Match: applications opened 3 August 2026; interview invitations release 1 December 2026; interviews run 4 January–5 April 2027; rank lists are due 6 April and results release 13 April 2027.
Complete an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency before starting
Application documents
Published by official source
Completed SF Match Central Application Service application
Curriculum vitae
Photograph
Three letters of recommendation
Any additional programme-specific items requested by the host
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A Cedars-Sinai shoulder-and-elbow fellowship in the Los Angeles area, with residency and California licensing prerequisites, research participation and a published housing allowance.
Intended for: Applicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
USD 1,000 monthly housing allowance listed by ASES; housing itself is not promised.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California, United States is the published host setting for this pathway. The cited programme record describes comprehensive shoulder and elbow clinical, operative and research training; see the official program profile.
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