Faculty / program leadership: Michael P. Bolognesi
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DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
PGY-6 stipend level; Duke directs applicants to the current GME stipend schedule for the dollar amount
Deadline
1 November 2026 for the current 2028–2029 recruitment cycle
Duration
12 months, 1 August to 31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
31 Aug 2026
Duration · published12 months, 1 August to 31 July
Clinical exposureAdult reconstruction and arthroplasty
Funding · publishedPGY-6 stipend level; Duke directs applicants to the current GME stipend schedule for the dollar amount
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
≈Partially published
International applicant eligibility
The current AAHKS match listing displays ‘Accepts International Applicants: Yes’. This does not establish ECFMG eligibility, state licensure, hospital credentialing or visa sponsorship; confirm each requirement with the host.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Completed orthopaedic residency · Board eligible · Meets the applicable ACGME or non-ACGME licensure requirements
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
ACGME fellows must qualify for a North Carolina resident training licence; non-ACGME fellows must qualify for a full North Carolina medical licence and DEA number.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
✓Published by official source
Language requirements
No standalone English-test requirement is published; international graduates require a valid ECFMG certificate where applicable and selection includes communication skills
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
J-1 Clinical House Staff sponsorship is available for the ACGME position; H-1B sponsorship is not offered.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
PGY-6 stipend level; Duke directs applicants to the current GME stipend schedule for the dollar amount
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
93% of core application fields verified
Checked 31 Aug 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-27. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 November 2026 for the current 2028–2029 recruitment cycle
Commencing date1 August 2028 to 31 July 2029
Application route / cycleCurrent Duke at-a-glance table: 2028–2029 recruitment through SF Match/CAS, opened August 2026; the individual page still labels 2027–2028 and is treated as stale cycle text
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Completed orthopaedic residency
Board eligible
Meets the applicable ACGME or non-ACGME licensure requirements
Registration, licence & examinations
ACGME fellows must qualify for a North Carolina resident training licence; non-ACGME fellows must qualify for a full North Carolina medical licence and DEA number.
Visa / work authorisation
J-1 Clinical House Staff sponsorship is available for the ACGME position; H-1B sponsorship is not offered.
Application documents
SF Match fellowship application
Personal statement
Curriculum vitae
Letter of good standing
Three letters of recommendation
USMLE, COMLEX or equivalent transcript
ECFMG certificate when applicable
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A four-position Duke adult-reconstruction fellowship combining one ACGME and three non-ACGME appointments. The active 2028–2029 cycle publishes PGY-6 compensation, broad benefits and differentiated international, licensing and visa rules for each appointment pathway.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Duke fellows are paid at the PGY-6 stipend level. Published benefits include subsidized medical, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, three weeks away plus a Christmas or New Year holiday period, an education allotment, on-call meals, pager, parking, lab coats and access to the housestaff gym.
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke publishes four August-to-July positions, distinct ACGME and non-ACGME eligibility, PGY-6 stipend basis, benefits, documents, licensing and visa rules. Its current central recruitment table supersedes the stale year label on the individual page.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Michael P. Bolognesi is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Michael P. Bolognesi is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Thorsten M. Seyler is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Thorsten M. Seyler is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
William Jiranek is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
William Jiranek is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Samuel S. Wellman is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Samuel S. Wellman is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Sean P. Ryan is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Sean P. Ryan is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Adam C. Brekke
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Adam C. Brekke is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Adam C. Brekke is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Amanda Hayes
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Amanda Hayes is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Amanda Hayes is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Andrew M. Schwartz
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Andrew M. Schwartz is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Duke Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hip & Knee training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Andrew M. Schwartz is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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PROGRAM HISTORY
Published fellowship history
Duke's current central table identifies 2028–2029 recruitment, four positions and January 2027 interviews. The individual programme page still says 2027–2028; the central table controls the current cycle while the mismatch remains disclosed.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
The current AAHKS match listing displays ‘Accepts International Applicants: Yes’. This does not establish ECFMG eligibility, state licensure, hospital credentialing or visa sponsorship; confirm each requirement with the host.
This note is shown only when the official source publishes information relevant to overseas applicants. Applicants should confirm licensing and visa eligibility directly with the host.
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