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Nemours Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University

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Names in the programme record: W. G. Stuart Mackenzie

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
PGY-6 salary USD 97,180 per year plus health, malpractice and organisational benefits and a USD 2,000 yearly stipend towards education and conferences.
Deadline
1 October 2026 (POSNA/SF Match application deadline for the 2027 Match; passed)
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureComplex spine, neuromuscular, skeletal dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, trauma, sports, hip, limb deformity, clubfoot, oncology and upper extremity; average more than 350 cases with three operating days and 1.5 clinic days weekly
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

Can an international surgeon apply?

—Awaiting source review

International applicants

The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.

?Confirm directly with host

Clinical role

Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.

—Not published

Medical registration

Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.

—Not published

Language

No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.

—Not published

Visa or work authorisation

Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.

DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-31
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT

Plan the application

Application deadline1 October 2026 (POSNA/SF Match application deadline for the 2027 Match; passed)
Commencing dateAugust 2028
Application route / cycle2027 Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Match via SF Match (POSNA important match dates): registration opened 3 August 2026, CAS target date 2 September 2026, application deadline 1 October 2026 (passed); interview period 1 November 2026 – March 2027; rank lists due 6 April 2027 (noon PT); match results 13 April 2027; training begins August 2028.
Official contactDonna A. Lizutdonna.lizut@nemours.org+1 302 651 5929
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements

Clinical / academic eligibility

Published by official source

  • Meet SF Match paediatric orthopaedic eligibility
  • ECFMG certification when applicable
  • Meet Delaware licensing and Nemours credentialing requirements
Application documents

Published by official source

  • Application submitted electronically through SF Match
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • MD: USMLE scores (all three levels) / DO: COMLEX scores (all three levels)
  • ECFMG certification if applicable
  • Three letters of recommendation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What this program offers

A three-position, paid fellowship with one of the directory’s most complete official profiles: quantified caseload, weekly structure, salary, benefits, documents, faculty and coordinator are all published.

Intended for: Orthopaedic residency graduates applying through the POSNA SF Match

BENEFITS & SUPPORT

Published benefits and support

USD 2,000 annual education/conference stipend, 25 paid days off, health and malpractice benefits, Delaware-licence reimbursement, POSNA membership sponsorship and dedicated office support.

FACULTY & PROGRAMME CONTACTS

6 listed faculty and programme contacts

WGW. G. Stuart Mackenzie, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Faculty: W. G. Stuart Mackenzie

Clinical Fellowship Program DirectorOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Clinical focus
Skeletal dysplasia, scoliosis, spine deformity and trauma
Official individual profile ↗
SASuken A. Shah, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Faculty: Suken A. Shah

Department Chair and spine facultyOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Clinical focus
Paediatric spine and scoliosis
Official individual profile ↗
MMMihir M. Thacker, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University

Faculty: Mihir M. Thacker

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Paediatric Orthopaedics training and clinical practice
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JMJeanne M. Franzone, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University

Faculty: Jeanne M. Franzone

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Paediatric Orthopaedics training and clinical practice
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MWM. Wade Shrader, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University

Faculty: M. Wade Shrader

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Paediatric Orthopaedics training and clinical practice
No official profile verified yet · search the web (unverified):Google ↗LinkedIn ↗
SMStuart Mackenize, MD, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University

Faculty: Stuart Mackenize, MD

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Paediatric Orthopaedics training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗

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