Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, official contact
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
USD 90,000 per year plus benefits Conflicting official information: Stipend: ASES listing US$90,000/year plus benefits vs cporef.org US$80,000/year plus benefits. Conflicting official information: Stipend: cporef.org fellowship page lists USD 80,000 per year plus benefits; the ASES directory entry lists USD 90,000 per year plus benefits Conflicting official information: Stipend differs across official sources: Sutter Health programme page US$85,000/year plus benefits; ASES listing US$90,000/year; cporef.org US$80,000/year.
Deadline
1 November 2026 (ASES application deadline for the 2028–2029 Match; individual programmes may state different dates). Programme-specific note: See SF Match; the page says typically 1 November.
Duration
12 months, August 1–July 31
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureMore than 450 operative cases spanning shoulder and elbow reconstruction
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Awaiting source review
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.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
The programme welcomes international applicants but requires them to arrange their own visa and satisfy California licensing requirements.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% 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: See SF Match; the page says typically 1 November.
Commencing date1 year (1 August to 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
San Francisco Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship is an ASES-recognized shoulder and elbow fellowship hosted by San Francisco partner hospitals in San Francisco, California, 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
Fellowship remuneration is through California Pacific Orthopaedics and includes full employee salary and benefits; additional call and remuneration are available if the fellow wishes
HOST INSTITUTION
About San Francisco partner hospitals
San Francisco partner hospitals in San Francisco, California, United States is the published host setting for this pathway. The cited programme record describes more than 450 operative cases spanning shoulder and elbow reconstruction.
UCSF Spine FellowshipSpine · UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / UCSF Spine Service · San Francisco, California, United States
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