Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Unclear — confirm with host
Funding
The centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists these financial-support sources: Internal. It does not publish a guaranteed stipend amount.
Deadline
11 March 2026 (2026-27 call, closed); next call not published
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureComprehensive knee pathology including trauma, sports medicine, paediatric knee surgery, arthroscopy, reconstruction and arthroplasty, with structured academic sessions, cadaver laboratories and research projects
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 public ISAKOS directory does not establish international eligibility, language requirements, medical registration, clinical privileges or visa sponsorship. Confirm each item with the host before applying.
?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.
—Not published
Medical registration
Local medical registration, hospital credentialing and the permitted clinical role are not established by the ISAKOS directory listing.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work authorisation are not published in the public ISAKOS directory index.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY72% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-12 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-10
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ current status evidence✓ duration✓ positions✓ funding✓ benefits✓ eligibility✓ application process✓ required documents✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ accreditation / organisation source✓ verification date— commencement / intake · not published by the cited official source— accommodation / relocation · not published by the cited official source— international eligibility · not published by the cited official source— Language requirement not published · not published by the cited official source— Registration information not published · not published by the cited official source— visa / work authorisation · not published by the cited official source— Current deadline not yet published · historical evidence only— application portal · not applicable to this pathway
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline11 March 2026 (2026-27 call, closed); next call not published
Commencing date1 May (2026-27 programme: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027)
Application route / cycleAnnual call. The most recent window (6 January to 11 March 2026, interviews 16-20 March 2026, results 23 March 2026) has ended; the 2027-28 call had not been published when checked on 3 October 2026.
Certified copy of medical degree and specialist title (foreign applicants: CONACEM-validated title and notarised transcripts)
ID card copy
Updated CV with courses, research and publications
Hepatitis B vaccination or antibody certificate
Evaluation letter from programme or service head
Handwritten personal application letter (max. 1 page)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A customisable twelve-month, two-place Santiago knee fellowship covering sports, trauma, paediatrics, reconstruction and arthroplasty. The centre-supplied profile publishes eight faculty, cadaver-lab and research activity and internal support, but not the next intake or financial amount.
The centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists this participant support: On demand from program website. Confirm the exact scope directly with the centre.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago offers the university-based knee pathway recorded by ISAKOS. Its training spans sports injuries, trauma, paediatric knee conditions and reconstruction, with academic sessions, cadaver work and research. The registry names Maria J. Tuca as a programme contact; public registry access does not confirm the next recruitment deadline.
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