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Chiang Mai University ISAKOS Approved Teaching Center: Knee, Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy/Reconstruction Fellowship

Chiang Mai University, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital

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Faculty / program leadership: Chanakarn Phornphutkul · Prasit Wingtriratanachai · Puwapong Nimkingrat

Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
No financial assistance or other support is available; estimated housing cost 6,000-8,000 THB per month (ISAKOS listing).
Deadline
Not published
Duration
3-12 months (centre can customise)
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureExtensive programme in knee, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy and reconstruction alongside two one-year Thai fellows; anticipated case mix arthroscopy 60%, knee surgery 20%, sports medicine 10%, shoulder arthroplasty/reconstruction 10%. The listing states fellows may participate as an observer only, scrub in for surgery and assist with research (clinical, research, surgery); cadaveric knee/shoulder biomechanics research; weekly fellow topic conference and staff lecture; local football team coverage.
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

Can an international surgeon apply?

≈Partially published

International applicants

The listing reports routine international visitors from South East, South and East Asian countries.

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Clinical role

Observational pathway; no independent patient care is implied. Hands-on clinical activity is not described for this observational pathway.

—Not published

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

Not published

DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY66% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT

Plan the application

Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleCurrent application cycle requires confirmation
Official contactChanakarn Phornphutkul, MD (contact named on the ISAKOS listing)
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements

Clinical / academic eligibility
  • Not published in the ISAKOS listing
Application documents
  • Not published
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What this program offers

ISAKOS-approved teaching centre offering 3-12 month arthroscopy and reconstruction fellowship training at Chiang Mai University.

BENEFITS & SUPPORT

Published benefits and support

None stated beyond the educational opportunities.

ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION

Published housing information

✓ Official source mentions accommodation

Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: No financial assistance or other support is available; estimated housing cost 6,000-8,000 THB per month (ISAKOS listing).

FACULTY & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

3 listed faculty members

CPInstitution associated with Chanakarn Phornphutkul

Program lead: Chanakarn Phornphutkul

Faculty and listed contact (knee and shoulder arthroscopy/reconstruction)Official program roster
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Chiang Mai University
Clinical focus
Sports Medicine training and clinical practice
PWInstitution associated with Prasit Wingtriratanachai

Faculty: Prasit Wingtriratanachai

Faculty (knee and shoulder arthroscopy/reconstruction)Official program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Chiang Mai University
Clinical focus
Sports Medicine training and clinical practice
PNInstitution associated with Puwapong Nimkingrat

Faculty: Puwapong Nimkingrat

Faculty (knee and shoulder arthroscopy/reconstruction)Official program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Chiang Mai University
Clinical focus
Sports Medicine training and clinical practice

Names and roles come from the cited programme source; portraits are shown only from an official profile. Rosters may change.

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