Names in the programme record: Matthew D. Saltzman
Profile completeness83%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
1 November 2026 (ASES application deadline for the 2028–2029 Match; individual programmes may state different dates). Programme-specific note: 1 November 2026 (ASES match-wide deadline; the Northwestern page states 'The deadline is November 1').
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?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Prospective applicants must have completed an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency, be board-eligible or board-certified and hold an Illinois state medical licence before the fellowship begins; no visa statement is published
?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 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 November 2026 (ASES application deadline for the 2028–2029 Match; individual programmes may state different dates). Programme-specific note: 1 November 2026 (ASES match-wide deadline; the Northwestern page states 'The deadline is November 1').
Commencing dateDuration: 1 August through 31 July
Application route / cycleASES 2028–2029 Shoulder & Elbow Match (SF Match CAS): application opened 3 August 2026; target date 2 September 2026; ASES application deadline 1 November 2026; interview selections released 1 December 2026; interviews 4 January–5 April 2027; rank lists due 6 April 2027 (noon PT); results 13 April 2027.
Applicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Application documents
Published by official source
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
Northwestern Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship is an ASES-recognized shoulder and elbow fellowship hosted by Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, 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
HOST INSTITUTION
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, 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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