Salaried MedStar GME position; FY26 resident & fellow stipends (effective 7/1/26) range from PGY-1 $75,500 to PGY-8 $100,000 (programme-specific PGY level not stated)
Deadline
Not published
Duration
One year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · publishedOne year
Clinical exposureMultidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of paediatric and adult musculoskeletal tumours, including minimally invasive biopsy and computer navigation, endoprosthetic limb-salvage reconstruction (including expandable implants for skeletally immature patients), soft-tissue/flap reconstruction, and complex amputations such as hemipelvectomy and forequarter amputation. Training takes place at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (primary site), MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children's National, with a bi-monthly system-wide sarcoma conference and a weekly pre-operative orthopaedic oncology conference.
Funding · publishedSalaried MedStar GME position; FY26 resident & fellow stipends (effective 7/1/26) range from PGY-1 $75,500 to PGY-8 $100,000 (programme-specific PGY level not stated)
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
International applicants must demonstrate they are able to meet the visa and licensure requirements to practise in the US or Canada.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Graduate of, or active trainee in good standing in, an accredited orthopaedic residency programme · Successful completion of all standardized testing applicable to residency level · Board-eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery by the start of fellowship training · Employment contingent on drug screen, criminal background clearance, credentials, health clearance and institutional orientation
✓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
Must be able to meet licensure requirements to practise in the US (no specific licence type stated on the programme page).
?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
Applicants must demonstrate ability to meet US visa requirements; supported visa types (J-1/H-1B) are not published.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Salaried MedStar GME position; FY26 resident & fellow stipends (effective 7/1/26) range from PGY-1 $75,500 to PGY-8 $100,000 (programme-specific PGY level not stated)
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
79% 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 deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleSF Match combined Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee / Musculoskeletal Oncology fellowship match; process begins in August two years before the start of training; match concludes by May a year before training
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
Graduate of, or active trainee in good standing in, an accredited orthopaedic residency programme
Successful completion of all standardized testing applicable to residency level
Board-eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery by the start of fellowship training
Employment contingent on drug screen, criminal background clearance, credentials, health clearance and institutional orientation
Registration, licence & examinations
Must be able to meet licensure requirements to practise in the US (no specific licence type stated on the programme page).
Visa / work authorisation
Applicants must demonstrate ability to meet US visa requirements; supported visa types (J-1/H-1B) are not published.
Application documents
SF Match Central Application Service application (component documents not listed on the programme page)
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-year ACGME-accredited orthopaedic oncology fellowship established more than 40 years ago, preparing orthopaedic surgeons for academic and clinical careers in musculoskeletal oncology with a strong emphasis on limb-salvage surgery and clinical research.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Comprehensive health plans (MedStar Select, CareFirst PPO, Kaiser for DC residents), dental (Cigna PPO/DHMO) and vision, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan with company match, term life insurance (1x base salary), short- and long-term disability, EAP, legal plan, loan deferment support, emergency loan programme, malpractice coverage ($1M/$3M)
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 MedStar Washington Hospital Center / MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MedStar Health–Georgetown University)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center (Washington Cancer Institute) is the primary training site, with rotations at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children's National Hospital.
Director of Orthopedic Oncology, Vice-Chair Orthopedic Surgery; Programme Director (MSTS list)Official profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
MedStar Washington Hospital Center / MedStar Georgetown
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Robert M. Henshaw is listed in the cited programme evidence as director of orthopedic oncology, vice-chair orthopedic surgery; programme director (msts list) for The MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Fellowship Program in Musculoskeletal Oncology. 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 M. Henshaw is listed by the official programme source as director of orthopedic oncology, vice-chair orthopedic surgery; programme director (msts list). A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center / MedStar Georgetown
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Brock Adams is listed in the cited programme evidence as attending staff, orthopedic oncology for The MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Fellowship Program in Musculoskeletal Oncology. 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.
Brock Adams is listed by the official programme source as attending staff, orthopedic oncology. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Chair, Musculoskeletal RadiologyOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
James S. Jelinek is listed in the cited programme evidence as chair, musculoskeletal radiology for The MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Fellowship Program in Musculoskeletal Oncology. 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.
James S. Jelinek is listed by the official programme source as chair, musculoskeletal radiology. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Dennis A. Priebat
Director, Medical OncologyOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Dennis A. Priebat is listed in the cited programme evidence as director, medical oncology for The MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Fellowship Program in Musculoskeletal Oncology. 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.
Dennis A. Priebat is listed by the official programme source as director, medical oncology. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Dhruv Kumar
Director, Surgical PathologyOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Clinical focus
Musculoskeletal Oncology training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Dhruv Kumar is listed in the cited programme evidence as director, surgical pathology for The MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Fellowship Program in Musculoskeletal Oncology. 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.
Dhruv Kumar is listed by the official programme source as director, surgical pathology. 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
International applicants must demonstrate they are able to meet the visa and licensure requirements to practise in the US or Canada.
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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