Names in the programme record: Michael Iosifidis, MD, PhD
Profile completeness77%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Application review deadline 15 October 2026
Duration
4 weeks default; optional extension up to 12 weeks; 2-week short visit by arrangement
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposurePrimarily observational with minimal assistance (subject to institutional approval): about 8–10 knee/shoulder/hip arthroscopy and sports procedures, 4–6 knee/hip/shoulder arthroplasties (including robotic knee) and 25–30 orthobiologic injections per week; group meetings, workshops and a presentation.
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Open to orthopaedic surgeons in training or practice worldwide through the Trialect platform; the fellow pays the programme fee and arranges a Schengen visa, insurance and accommodation.
?Confirm directly with host
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
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY66% of core application fields verifiedChecked 8 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-06
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineApplication review deadline 15 October 2026
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleApply via Trialect SeizFIRE; programme listed as Active.
Orthopaedic surgeons in training or practising worldwide
Workplace liability insurance and health insurance
Application documents
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Two- to twelve-week paid visiting fellowship in arthroscopy, sports medicine, orthobiologics and arthroplasty with Dr Michael Iosifidis in Thessaloniki, mainly observational. Booked through Trialect for USD 1,199–1,699, with an application review deadline of 15 October 2026.
HOST INSTITUTION
About 3rd Orthopaedic Department, European Interbalkan Medical Center and OrthoBiology Surgery Center
Private tertiary hospital in Thessaloniki (European Interbalkan Medical Center, Asklipiou 10, Pilea) hosting the OrthoBiology Surgery Center.
