1 November 2026 (ASES match application deadline; individual programmes may set earlier or different dates)
Duration
12 months, August 1–July 31
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 date1 year (1 August to 31 July)
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: 12 March 2027. ASES listing: early applications are strongly encouraged (1 November).
SF Match Central Application Service (CAS) application
CV
Photograph
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Further programme-specific items may be required (ASES: 'these vary by location')
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
MedStar Union Memorial Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship is an ASES-recognized shoulder and elbow fellowship hosted by MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The official ASES profile is the primary source for the programme's clinical, operative and research scope.
Intended for: Applicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
MedStar GME benefits: choice of comprehensive health plans, supplemental dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, MedStar retirement savings plan with company match, life insurance of 1x base salary, short- and long-term disability cover, employee assistance programme and professional liability cover through the MedStar Health Risk Management Financing Plan
HOST INSTITUTION
About MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in northeast Baltimore is a regional specialty and teaching hospital within MedStar Health, with more than 160 years of community service. Official pages highlight the Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Orthopaedic Institute, and specialty centres for hip and knee, spine, foot and ankle and sports medicine, plus recognition in regional orthopaedics rankings. Linked GME fellowship pages carry programme logistics.
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