31 December of the year before the desired start (31 December 2026 for an August 2027 start)
Duration
1-year Clinical Fellowship, with an optional second-year Advanced Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship (clinical, surgery and research) after completing the clinical year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · published1-year Clinical Fellowship, with an optional second-year Advanced Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship (clinical, surgery and research) after completing the clinical year
Clinical exposureThe largest sarcoma centre in the US: two four-month service rotations and four months as a self-directed "super fellow", inpatient and outpatient care with physician assistants and a nurse practitioner, second call from home, acute care centre consultations, and clinical and basic science research with Rice University and UTHealth engineers
Funding · not publishedPaid on MD Anderson's GME stipend scale; the fellow's PGY level is not stated on the programme page
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
MD Anderson considers graduates of select foreign medical schools and residencies who meet Texas Medical Board licensure requirements and hold a current ECFMG certificate; the J-1 visa sponsored by ECFMG is the required visa for trainees needing sponsorship.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery · Graduates of select foreign medical schools and residencies are considered if they meet Texas Medical Board licensure requirements · Applicants from outside the United States must have a current ECFMG certificate · Meet MD Anderson GME preliminary eligibility 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
Applicants must meet Texas Medical Board requirements for licensure.
?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
The J-1 visa, sponsored by ECFMG, is the required visa for international trainees needing visa sponsorship.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Paid on MD Anderson's GME stipend scale; the fellow's PGY level is not stated on the programme page
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
90% 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 deadline31 December of the year before the desired start (31 December 2026 for an August 2027 start)
Commencing date1 August
Application route / cycleApply through the San Francisco Match; applications must be complete by 31 December of the year before the desired 1 August start
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 a residency in orthopaedic surgery
Graduates of select foreign medical schools and residencies are considered if they meet Texas Medical Board licensure requirements
Applicants from outside the United States must have a current ECFMG certificate
Meet MD Anderson GME preliminary eligibility requirements
Registration, licence & examinations
Applicants must meet Texas Medical Board requirements for licensure.
Visa / work authorisation
The J-1 visa, sponsored by ECFMG, is the required visa for international trainees needing visa sponsorship.
Application documents
Completed application form
Current CV
Letter of good standing
Copies of certificates
Transcript
Three 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
A two-position musculoskeletal oncology fellowship at MD Anderson, the largest US sarcoma centre, with an optional advanced second year, matched through SF Match with applications due 31 December before an August start; J-1 visas only.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
MD Anderson employee benefits including health insurance, retirement planning, disability insurance and six weeks of parental leave
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 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Orthopaedic Oncology
MD Anderson's Department of Orthopaedic Oncology began its GME programme in 1999, has trained 45 fellows and has seven subspecialty-trained orthopaedic oncologists.
Program Director; Professor and ChairOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Valerae O. Lewis is listed in the cited programme evidence as program director; professor and chair for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Valerae O. Lewis is listed by the official programme source as program director; professor and chair. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Justin E. Bird is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Justin E. Bird is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Alysia K. Kemp is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Alysia K. Kemp is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Patrick P. Lin is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Patrick P. Lin is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Bryan S. Moon is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Bryan S. Moon is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Shalin S. Patel is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Shalin S. Patel is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology faculty. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Robert L. Satcher is listed in the cited programme evidence as orthopaedic oncology faculty for MD Anderson Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Robert L. Satcher is listed by the official programme source as orthopaedic oncology 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.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Orthopaedic surgeons who have completed an orthopaedic residency
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
MD Anderson considers graduates of select foreign medical schools and residencies who meet Texas Medical Board licensure requirements and hold a current ECFMG certificate; the J-1 visa sponsored by ECFMG is the required visa for trainees needing sponsorship.
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.
