Stipend at PGY-6 level (NASS directory); the programme page and Carilion GME salary policy do not publish the amount.
Deadline
Rolling
Duration
One year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · publishedOne year
Clinical exposureHigh-volume programme focused on degenerative spine conditions and adult and paediatric deformity, based at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (regional tertiary/quaternary referral centre for complex spine and revisions) with affiliated satellite hospitals and ambulatory surgery centres. Cases include MIS fusions, decompressions, ACDF, DLIF, OLIF, cervical disc arthroplasty, cervical reconstruction, paediatric and adult scoliosis reconstruction and complex osteotomies (PSO, SPO, VCR); 1–1.5 clinic days per week, weekly protected research time and at least one weekly conference; residents and APPs take first call. NASS cites about 500 cases, 75% operative / 20% non-operative / 5% research; degenerative 60%, deformity 25%, paediatric 10%, trauma 4%, tumour 1%.
Funding · publishedStipend at PGY-6 level (NASS directory); the programme page and Carilion GME salary policy do not publish the amount.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
Foreign medical graduates are eligible if they have completed an accredited orthopaedic programme and are permanent U.S. residents. Visa sponsorship is not available.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Successful completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency · Passed all 3 steps of the USMLE · Eligible to obtain full medical licensure in the state of Virginia · Eligible for hospital privileges
✓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
Eligibility for full medical licensure in Virginia and hospital privileges.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
—Not published
Language requirements
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship isn't available; international graduates must be permanent U.S. residents.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Stipend at PGY-6 level (NASS directory); the programme page and Carilion GME salary policy do not publish the amount.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
93% of core application fields verified
Checked 3 Oct 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01. 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 deadlineRolling
Commencing dateAugust 1
Application route / cycleRolling applications and interviews; participates in the San Francisco Match; start date August 1.
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
Successful completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency
Passed all 3 steps of the USMLE
Eligible to obtain full medical licensure in the state of Virginia
Eligible for hospital privileges
Registration, licence & examinations
Eligibility for full medical licensure in Virginia and hospital privileges.
Visa / work authorisation
Visa sponsorship isn't available; international graduates must be permanent U.S. residents.
Application documents
Curriculum Vitae
USMLE scores: Steps 1, 2 and 3
Cover letter
Personal statement
2–3 letters of recommendation
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
One-year, high-volume orthopaedic spine and scoliosis fellowship centred on degenerative and adult/paediatric deformity surgery at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with protected research time and one publishable project expected.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Carilion resident/fellow total rewards package: medical, vision, prescription and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, salary continuation and long-term disability, basic life insurance, retirement savings plan and Carilion-paid pension plan (Carilion GME benefits flyer 2025).
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 Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences)
Carilion Clinic is a non-profit academic health system in Roanoke, Virginia, affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; its orthopaedic department has 45+ fellowship-trained surgeons (NASS).
Program Director (NASS); Chair of Orthopaedic SurgeryOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Jonathan J. Carmouche is listed in the cited programme evidence as program director (nass); chair of orthopaedic surgery for Orthopaedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Jonathan J. Carmouche is listed by the official programme source as program director (nass); chair of orthopaedic surgery. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Shahbaaz Sabri is listed in the cited programme evidence as faculty for Orthopaedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Shahbaaz Sabri is listed by the official programme source as faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Zachary T. Lyon is listed in the cited programme evidence as faculty for Orthopaedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Zachary T. Lyon is listed by the official programme source as faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Timothy Visser is listed in the cited programme evidence as faculty for Orthopaedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Timothy Visser is listed by the official programme source as faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Richard Weiss is listed in the cited programme evidence as faculty for Orthopaedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Richard Weiss is listed by the official programme source as faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
Foreign medical graduates are eligible if they have completed an accredited orthopaedic programme and are permanent U.S. residents. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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.
