Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Not published
Deadline
10 August 2026 — published call closed
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision shoulder and elbow surgery, approximately 30–40% operative activity, progressive independent clinics and operating lists, multidisciplinary care and research leading toward publication
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 cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Screening includes CV, diplomas, identity document and certificate of conduct; BIG registration is checked where applicable.
✓Published by official source
Language
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.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ current status evidence✓ duration✓ positions✓ commencement / intake✓ benefits✓ eligibility✓ language✓ registration✓ application process✓ required documents✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ accreditation / organisation source✓ verification date— Funding information not published · 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— visa / work authorisation · not published by the cited official source— Current deadline not yet published · historical evidence only— application portal · current availability unconfirmed
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline10 August 2026 — published call closed
Commencing dateJanuary 2027; earlier by agreement
Application route / cycleJanuary 2027 placement filled; expressions of interest for 2028 require direct host confirmation
Fourth- or fifth-year orthopaedic resident close to completing training
Specific commitment to shoulder and elbow surgery
Interest in scientific research
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Application documents
Published by official source
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
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A current one-year shoulder and elbow fellowship with a published salary, fixed mentor structure, progressive independence and a research-to-publication pathway. The host welcomes early contact for the 2028 round after the August 2026 deadline.
Intended for: Final-stage orthopaedic trainees and newly qualified orthopaedic surgeons seeking shoulder and elbow subspecialisation
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Structured mentoring, seven modern operating theatres, Maartensacademie support, free on-site exercise and potential progression to a staff post
HOST INSTITUTION
About Sint Maartenskliniek
Sint Maartenskliniek describes itself as the Netherlands' largest specialist orthopaedic centre. Its Upper Extremity Unit reports more than 300 primary and revision shoulder and elbow operations annually and five staff surgeons.
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