Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
The host publishes 2026–2027 PGY salary bands from USD 63,723.67 at PGY-1 to USD 85,733.08 at PGY-8, but does not identify which band applies to this fellowship's 2028 appointment
Deadline
2 November 2026 (OTA suggested application deadline for the 2027 Match; individual programmes may set their own dates)
Duration
1 year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureLong-bone and pelvic-ring injury from presentation through planning, fixation, postoperative care and rehabilitation, including polytrauma, complex articular, pelvis and acetabular fractures at a Level I centre
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 current OTA list marks both Canadian graduates and international medical graduates YES. This is an application indicator, not confirmation that an Indonesian qualification satisfies Kentucky licensure, UofL credentialing or visa sponsorship.
?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
Kentucky medical licensing and UofL Hospital credentialing remain applicant and host responsibilities.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
OTA does not guarantee visa eligibility or sponsorship, and the reviewed UofL fellowship page does not publish a programme-specific sponsorship commitment.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-31
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline2 November 2026 (OTA suggested application deadline for the 2027 Match; individual programmes may set their own dates)
Commencing dateAugust 2028 for the current OTA Match pathway
Application route / cycleOTA 2027 Match (fellowship training begins August 2028): applicant registration via SF Match opened 3 August 2026; applicants interested in pre-interviews at the OTA Annual Meeting (Nashville, 23-25 September 2026) were encouraged to apply by 1 September 2026 (that window has ended); OTA suggested trauma application deadline 2 November 2026 (a suggested date; late applications may not be reviewed by every programme and applicants must confirm individual programme dates); programmes notify applicants of intent to interview by 1 December 2026; rank lists due to SF Match 6 April 2027 12:00 PM PST; results released 13 April 2027 9:00 AM PST; post-match vacancies posted 14 April 2027.
Current OTA indicators: Canadian graduates YES; international medical graduates YES
Demonstrated commitment to orthopaedic trauma surgery
Kentucky licensing and UofL credentialing must be satisfied
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 Louisville programme with comprehensive long-bone, articular and pelvis-acetabulum management, one required research project and supported trauma education. IMG applications are accepted by the OTA indicator, but licensing and sponsorship remain host-confirmed.
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
UofL employee health insurance, two dental-plan options and group life insurance, plus OTA meeting attendance, one chosen pelvis course and research support
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Louisville School of Medicine / UofL Hospital
Louisville publishes the programme's 1993 origin, one-year curriculum, Level I scope, clinic and research expectations, SF Match route, 2026–2027 salary table and health, dental and life benefits.
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