House officer salary 2025–2026: PGY6 $80,478 (PGY7 $81,153) per programme page; NASS states a PGY6 salary and benefits.
Deadline
October 5, 2026
Duration
One year (August 1 to July 31) per NASS; programme page gives programme dates of August 1, 2028 to July 31, 2029 for the current application cycle.
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · publishedOne year (August 1 to July 31) per NASS; programme page gives programme dates of August 1, 2028 to July 31, 2029 for the current application cycle.
Clinical exposureFellow rotates with the three orthopaedic spine surgeons and sees the full spectrum of cervical, thoracic and lumbar pathology including degenerative disease, trauma, deformity, infection and tumour, with anterior, posterior and direct lateral exposures and MIS and open fusion/decompression; takes part in on-call duty with residents. NASS lists 45% operative / 45% non-operative / 10% research; regions lumbar 40%, cervical 40%, thoracic 20%; degenerative 45%, trauma 20%, deformity 30%, tumour 5%.
Funding · publishedHouse officer salary 2025–2026: PGY6 $80,478 (PGY7 $81,153) per programme page; NASS states a PGY6 salary and 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
International medical graduates are eligible with ECFMG certification; an ACGME exception pathway exists for exceptionally qualified international graduates not meeting standard eligibility (programme director/selection committee evaluation, GMEC approval, ECFMG verification). Non-US citizens need permanent residency with work authorisation, J-1 via ECFMG, or H-1B in limited circumstances.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Graduate of an LCME-accredited US/Canadian medical school, an AOA-accredited US college of osteopathic medicine, a foreign medical school with valid ECFMG certificate (or full unrestricted Ohio licence), or a Fifth Pathway programme. · All prior clinical education completed in an ACGME-accredited, AOA-approved, ACGME-I Advanced Specialty-accredited, or RCPSC/CFPC-accredited residency. · Successful completion of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK & CS) before appointment. · Eligible for an Ohio training certificate or permanent Ohio medical licence. · Must obtain limited staff privileges at OSU Hospital and sign the Limited Staff Agreement.
✓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
Ohio training certificate or permanent Ohio medical licence (or proof of application) required before appointment; limited staff privileges at OSU Hospital.
?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
Non-US citizens must hold permanent resident status with work authorisation, or be J-1 eligible through the ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (DS-2019 required before start), or be H-1B eligible only if currently an F-1 student at an LCME/AOA US medical school or an H-1B trainee in another GME programme (GME office approval required before ranking/offer).
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
House officer salary 2025–2026: PGY6 $80,478 (PGY7 $81,153) per programme page; NASS states a PGY6 salary and benefits.
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 deadlineOctober 5, 2026
Commencing dateAugust 1 (programme page: start date August 1, 2028 for the cycle with an October 5, 2026 deadline).
Application route / cycleSF Match; interview invitations the week of November 2, 2026; in-person interviews in Columbus (dates TBD); for training starting August 1, 2028.
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 an LCME-accredited US/Canadian medical school, an AOA-accredited US college of osteopathic medicine, a foreign medical school with valid ECFMG certificate (or full unrestricted Ohio licence), or a Fifth Pathway programme.
All prior clinical education completed in an ACGME-accredited, AOA-approved, ACGME-I Advanced Specialty-accredited, or RCPSC/CFPC-accredited residency.
Successful completion of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK & CS) before appointment.
Eligible for an Ohio training certificate or permanent Ohio medical licence.
Must obtain limited staff privileges at OSU Hospital and sign the Limited Staff Agreement.
Registration, licence & examinations
Ohio training certificate or permanent Ohio medical licence (or proof of application) required before appointment; limited staff privileges at OSU Hospital.
Visa / work authorisation
Non-US citizens must hold permanent resident status with work authorisation, or be J-1 eligible through the ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (DS-2019 required before start), or be H-1B eligible only if currently an F-1 student at an LCME/AOA US medical school or an H-1B trainee in another GME programme (GME office approval required before ranking/offer).
Application documents
SF Match Fellowship Application including personal statement
CV
Letter of Good Standing (Status Report Form)
Three letters of recommendation
USMLE score report
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 ACGME-accredited orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine fellowship covering degenerative, deformity, trauma, infection and tumour care with a required research project presented at the Mallory-Coleman Research Day.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Three weeks paid vacation; one week paid professional leave for a national or international conference with reimbursement for attendance; Ohio State university benefits.
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 Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics
Academic medical centre of The Ohio State University in Columbus; the Department of Orthopaedics runs the spine fellowship within its Division of Spine.
Spine Fellowship Program Director; Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Division of SpineOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Venkat Kavuri is listed in the cited programme evidence as spine fellowship program director; assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics, division of spine for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Venkat Kavuri is listed by the official programme source as spine fellowship program director; assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics, division of spine. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics; Chief, Division of SpineOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Elizabeth Yu is listed in the cited programme evidence as professor of clinical orthopaedics; chief, division of spine for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Elizabeth Yu is listed by the official programme source as professor of clinical orthopaedics; chief, division of spine. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Division of SpineOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Varun Singh is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics, division of spine for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Varun Singh is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics, division of spine. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Phillip Glivar is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Phillip Glivar is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Assistant Professor of OrthopedicsOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Paul Alvarez is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor of orthopedics for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Paul Alvarez is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor of orthopedics. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Collin Lamba is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor for Surgery of the Spine 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.
Collin Lamba is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor. 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 medical graduates are eligible with ECFMG certification; an ACGME exception pathway exists for exceptionally qualified international graduates not meeting standard eligibility (programme director/selection committee evaluation, GMEC approval, ECFMG verification). Non-US citizens need permanent residency with work authorisation, J-1 via ECFMG, or H-1B in limited circumstances.
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.
