Names in the programme record: Alexandre Arkader · Christine M. Goodbody +3 more
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
USD 50,000 stipend for the first year plus USD 5,000 for domestic conference travel when presenting research; a second year may be considered subject to productivity and available funds
Deadline
Historical deadline: 1 July 2026 for the published application cycle
Duration
1–2 years
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureClinical research methods, statistics and projects across paediatric orthopaedic subspecialties
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
Specifically open to international orthopaedic surgeons and trainees
?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.
—Not applicable to this pathway
Medical registration
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
CHOP publishes J-1 research-visa sponsorship for the fellowship; no further visa sponsorship is provided after completion.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineHistorical deadline: 1 July 2026 for the published application cycle
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleRolling applications emailed to the Research Manager; the page states applications were considered 'through July 1, 2026', which has passed, and publishes no later window (checked 3 October 2026); availability of a next cohort is not confirmed.
Foreign medical graduate who completed an orthopaedic residency or equivalent
Planned paediatric-orthopaedics and academic-medicine career encouraged
Expected to return to the home country after the fellowship
Applicants within five years of training are preferred; other candidates may be considered
Application documents
Published by official source
CV
1-2 page cover letter
Research project description (maximum 350 words)
Letter of recommendation from a practising orthopaedic surgeon
USMLE Step 1 and 2 scores if available
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Intended for: International orthopaedic surgeons and trainees planning an academic career in their home country
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
USD 5,000 for travel to domestic conferences at which research is being presented, in addition to the USD 50,000 first-year stipend
HOST INSTITUTION
About Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a major U.S. paediatric academic hospital offering specialty and emergency care, research studies and professional education through its public site. Linked CHOP paediatric orthopaedics fellowship materials describe global research training pathways within orthopaedic services. Specific fellowship requirements remain on the programme pages.
CHOP Orthopedic Surgery Clinical FellowshipPaediatric Orthopaedics · Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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