✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced— Faculty identity sourced✓ Institution mark verified
DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
Requirements published
Funding
Not published
Deadline
10 August 2026 — cited 2027 round closed; enquiries for 2028 welcomed
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
12 Aug 2026
Duration · published12 months
Clinical exposureHigh-volume primary and revision foot and ankle surgery, progressive independent clinics and operating lists, multidisciplinary conferences and publishable research
Funding · not published€8,868 gross/month at the published 45-hour full-time equivalent; appointment is 36 hours/week under AMS scale 0
DestinationNetherlands
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
—Not published
International applicant eligibility
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Fourth- or fifth-year orthopaedic resident close to completing training · Specific commitment to foot and ankle surgery · Interest in scientific research · Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Screening includes CV, diplomas, identity document and certificate of conduct; BIG registration is checked where applicable.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
✓Published by official source
Language requirements
Not separately published; this is a Dutch clinical-employment fellowship
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
€8,868 gross/month at the published 45-hour full-time equivalent; appointment is 36 hours/week under AMS scale 0
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
83% of core application fields verified
Checked 12 Aug 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-08. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline10 August 2026 — cited 2027 round closed; enquiries for 2028 welcomed
Commencing dateJanuary 2027; earlier by agreement
Application route / cycleJanuary 2027 intake; earlier start negotiable and 2028 expressions of interest welcomed
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Fourth- or fifth-year orthopaedic resident close to completing training
Specific commitment to foot and ankle surgery
Interest in scientific research
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Registration, licence & examinations
Screening includes CV, diplomas, identity document and certificate of conduct; BIG registration is checked where applicable.
Visa / work authorisation
Visa sponsorship or work-authorisation requirements are not stated by the cited source.
Application documents
Official online application
Curriculum vitae
Application letter or alternative presentation such as a video
Diploma and identity-document screening
Certificate of conduct during pre-employment screening
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A detailed hospital-linked, NOV-accredited one-year fellowship with 30–40% operative activity, progressive independence, a fixed mentor, research-to-publication opportunity and a published salary. The August 2026 deadline for the January 2027 intake has passed, but the host explicitly welcomes early enquiries for 2028.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
36-hour week, structured mentoring, autonomy with supervision, Maartensacademie development support, free on-site exercise and potential progression to a staff post
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Sint Maartenskliniek
Sint Maartenskliniek describes itself as the Netherlands' largest specialist orthopaedic centre. Its Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit publishes more than 1,500 operations per year, including about 800 primary and revision ankle/hindfoot procedures, supported by seven new operating theatres.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Chris Donken is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Chris Donken is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
RA
Faculty: Robin Atallah
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Robin Atallah is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Robin Atallah is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
EH
Faculty: Eva Hoefnagels
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Eva Hoefnagels is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Eva Hoefnagels is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
AL
Faculty: Anthranilla Leeuwesteijn
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Anthranilla Leeuwesteijn is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Anthranilla Leeuwesteijn is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
MS
Faculty: Mark Stegeman
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Mark Stegeman is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Mark Stegeman is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
KV
Faculty: Kirsten Veenstra
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Kirsten Veenstra is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Kirsten Veenstra is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
WV
Faculty: Wouter van Zuuren
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Sint Maartenskliniek
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Wouter van Zuuren is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Wouter van Zuuren is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
PROGRAM HISTORY
Published fellowship history
Sint Maartenskliniek states that it has specialised in movement care for 90 years and that fellows regularly progress to staff posts when suitable opportunities arise.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Final-stage orthopaedic trainees and newly qualified orthopaedic surgeons seeking foot and ankle subspecialisation
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Published language requirement
Not separately published; this is a Dutch clinical-employment fellowship
OrthoFellow keeps language requirements separate from clinical eligibility. A programme may use English operationally without publishing a formal test score.
