Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Senior Associate faculty-level appointment; the current programme page does not publish the salary amount
Deadline
2 November 2026 (OTA suggested trauma application deadline for the 2027 Match; programmes may set their own dates). Programme-specific note: 2 November 2026 (OTA suggested application deadline for the 2027 Match; individual programmes may set their own dates); the Emory page states 'Deadline: November 1, 2027', which does not match the OTA 2027 Match timeline.
Duration
1 year, 1 August–31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHigh-energy periarticular trauma, pelvis-acetabulum, limb salvage, scheduled rotations, formal teaching and clinical research across Grady and the Emory trauma network
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
The host requires a US or Canadian orthopaedic residency and board eligibility, and the current OTA list marks international medical graduates NO. An Indonesian specialist qualification alone is not eligible.
?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
A full unrestricted Georgia medical licence and DEA registration are required.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
The current OTA list marks international medical graduates NO; OTA does not guarantee visa eligibility or sponsorship.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline2 November 2026 (OTA suggested trauma application deadline for the 2027 Match; programmes may set their own dates). Programme-specific note: 2 November 2026 (OTA suggested application deadline for the 2027 Match; individual programmes may set their own dates); the Emory page states 'Deadline: November 1, 2027', which does not match the OTA 2027 Match timeline.
Commencing date1 August 2028 for the current OTA Match pathway
Application route / cycleOTA 2027 Match (SF Match) for training beginning August 2028: registration opened 3 August 2026; suggested application deadline 2 November 2026; interview notifications 1 December 2026; rank lists due 6 April 2027 (noon PT); results 13 April 2027; post-match vacancies posted 14 April 2027.
Completion of a US or Canadian orthopaedic surgery residency
Board eligibility
Full unrestricted Georgia medical licence and DEA registration
Current OTA indicator: international medical graduates NO
Application documents
Published by official source
Personal information and additional information form (SF Match / OTA application)
CV
Medical exam transcripts
Letter of good standing
Three (3) letters of reference
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A two-position Emory–Grady trauma fellowship with ten core faculty, August-to-July training, Senior Associate status and broad Level I trauma exposure. Current August 2028 applicants should complete the OTA file by 2 November 2026.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgery graduates seeking advanced trauma or fracture training; the OTA graduate-acceptance columns and host-specific criteria apply
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Health insurance, malpractice coverage, standard Emory benefits and three weeks of vacation
HOST INSTITUTION
About Emory University School of Medicine / Grady Memorial Hospital
Emory publishes two current fellows, ten core faculty, an August-to-July appointment, Senior Associate status with benefits and a host date of 1 November 2027. OTA supplies the distinct current 2027 Match milestone for training beginning August 2028.
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