Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
At least 4 weeks; the length depends on individual training goals
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureSurgical observation and practical insight into primary and revision knee and hip arthroplasty, robotic total knee arthroplasty, complex reconstructions and primary/revision shoulder arthroplasty, with participation in complex reconstructive and revision operations and exposure to research. The page does not clarify the extent of hands-on patient care.
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
The programme is explicitly designed for national and international orthopaedic and trauma specialists.
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Clinical role
Observational pathway; no independent patient care is implied. Hands-on clinical activity is not described for this observational pathway.
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Medical registration
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY62% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateOctober 2026 (programme launch)
Application route / cycleProgramme begins October 2026; the page describes no application window and invites direct applications.
Board-certified specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery (completed residency)
Particular interest in primary and revision joint replacement
Motivation for clinical and scientific continuing education
Selection individually based on applications
Application documents
Not listed; apply directly by e-mail to the programme director
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A clinical fellowship in primary and revision arthroplasty with a robotic knee focus for board-certified surgeons, starting October 2026. Note: Programme page gives Mustafa.Citak@Knappschaft-Kliniken.de as the application contact; the downloadable flyer gives mcitak@gmx.de.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Close guidance by the programme director and team; exposure to scientific and academic activities.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Knappschaft Kliniken Dortmund – Center of Excellence for Arthroplasty
Knappschaft Kliniken Dortmund hosts the West German Center of Excellence for Arthroplasty, led by Prof. Citak, with a focus on revision arthroplasty, periprosthetic infection and robotic TKA.