Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Funded: hospital accommodation and monthly allowance, plus SICOT reimbursement of eligible economy travel up to EUR 1,000
Deadline
26 October 2026
Duration
3 months
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureArthroplasty and general orthopaedics, orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics; the same hospital is an AO Spine host with supervised scrub-in and structured academic meetings
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Preference is given to international fellows (SICOT does not cover travel for national fellows). Applicants must be SICOT members with dues paid two years in a row, 45 or under, with five or more years of specialised orthopaedic training, a current practising licence, proof of English level, health insurance for the stay and a recent medical check-up.
?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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
For AO-host scrub-in, the hospital states that it processes a temporary licence. The SICOT appointment remains subject to the hospital's own credentialing.
✓Published by official source
Language
English-level evidence is required. The hospital's AO host profile lists English as the operating-room language at the highest published team proficiency.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY97% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-14 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-12
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline26 October 2026
Commencing dateThe fellowship takes place between January and November of each year (3 months).
Application route / cycleThe current SICOT fellowship list marks this call open until 26 October 2026. Apply through the linked SICOT form; this supersedes the earlier closed deadline.
SICOT dues paid for the application year and preceding year
Age 45 or under at fellowship commencement
At least five years of specialised orthopaedic training
Health insurance and recent medical clearance
Preference for international applicants and prior SICOT Congress attendance
Application documents
Published by official source
Passport or birth-certificate copy
Current CV with logbook, achievements, experience and fields of interest
Two recommendation letters, including one from the current Head of Department dated within six months
Proof of English level
Motivation letter
Current practising licence
Recent HIV, hepatitis B/C, vaccination and medical results
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A funded three-month SICOT fellowship in Lagos with accommodation, monthly allowance and travel reimbursement. The 2026 deadline has passed, so the card is retained as a verified programme to monitor for the next annual call.
Intended for: International SICOT members aged 45 or under with at least five years of specialised orthopaedic training
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
The National Orthopaedic Hospital provides accommodation and a monthly allowance; SICOT reimburses travel up to EUR 1,000 (one economy ticket).
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
Accommodation is provided by the National Orthopaedic Hospital; the official call does not publish room type or cash equivalent.
HOST INSTITUTION
About National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi is a specialist orthopaedic centre. Its AO profile lists a 52-bed department, 342 annual surgical cases, English-language teaching, weekly meetings, bedside teaching, journal review and morbidity and mortality conferences.
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