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DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
USD 115,000 annual stipend plus benefits
Deadline
1 November 2026 for the 2027–2028 academic year
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 exposureYoung-adult hip assessment and rehabilitation, arthroscopy, periacetabular osteotomy, surgical dislocation, cadaver laboratory and computer-assisted hip-preservation surgery
Funding · publishedUSD 115,000 annual stipend plus benefits
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
Non-US physicians may be considered if they can complete HSS appointment requirements, maintain appropriate immigration status and obtain New York registration or the published non-US Limited Permit pathway. HSS directs J-1 questions to ECFMG; these pathways do not guarantee sponsorship or appointment.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Completed fellowship training in Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Pediatric Orthopedics or Orthopedic Trauma · Meet HSS clinical credentialing and New York licensing 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
All fellows require current New York State medical licensure and registration. HSS also publishes a Limited Permit pathway for non-US citizens, subject to eligibility and institutional approval.
?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 programme-specific English-test requirement or minimum score is published; selection includes assessment of communication skills
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Non-US physicians should contact ECFMG regarding J-1 sponsorship and begin immigration or Limited Permit processing at least six months before training. HSS does not guarantee a visa by publishing these routes.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
USD 115,000 annual stipend plus benefits
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 2027–2028 academic year
Commencing date1 August 2027 to 31 July 2028
Application route / cycleDirect HSS application; applications opened June 2026 for the next available 2027–2028 position
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 fellowship training in Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Pediatric Orthopedics or Orthopedic Trauma
Meet HSS clinical credentialing and New York licensing requirements
Registration, licence & examinations
All fellows require current New York State medical licensure and registration. HSS also publishes a Limited Permit pathway for non-US citizens, subject to eligibility and institutional approval.
Visa / work authorisation
Non-US physicians should contact ECFMG regarding J-1 sponsorship and begin immigration or Limited Permit processing at least six months before training. HSS does not guarantee a visa by publishing these routes.
Application documents
Completed HSS fellowship application
Official medical school dean's letter
Official medical school transcript
Curriculum vitae
One-page personal statement
Three professional reference letters including one from the residency chief or programme director
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 one-position HSS hip-preservation fellowship covering open and arthroscopic preservation after prior sports, reconstruction, paediatric or trauma fellowship training. The active 2027–2028 call publishes USD 115,000 plus benefits, subsidized housing and complete application requirements.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
HSS employee benefits and access to subsidized housing
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.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
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Subsidized HSS housing is available subject to institutional availability and terms
Housing availability, rent, deposits, utilities and relocation support can change by intake and appointment type. OrthoFellow does not estimate living costs unless an official source publishes them.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
HSS publishes one non-accredited August-to-July position, a USD 115,000 stipend plus benefits, subsidized housing, prerequisite fellowship training, direct application form, documents and current international appointment rules.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Ernest L. Sink is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for HSS Hip Preservation 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.
Ernest L. Sink is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
Clinical focus
Hip & Knee training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Danyal H. Nawabi is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for HSS Hip Preservation 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.
Danyal H. Nawabi is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. 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.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Published language requirement
No programme-specific English-test requirement or minimum score is published; selection includes assessment of communication skills
OrthoFellow keeps language requirements separate from clinical eligibility. A programme may use English operationally without publishing a formal test score.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
Non-US physicians may be considered if they can complete HSS appointment requirements, maintain appropriate immigration status and obtain New York registration or the published non-US Limited Permit pathway. HSS directs J-1 questions to ECFMG; these pathways do not guarantee sponsorship or appointment.
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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