Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, faculty profile
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Application fee USD 750 (non-refundable), payable before the observership starts. Observers cover their own travel, accommodation and living costs. Proof of funding letter from a sponsoring organisation is required unless self-funded.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
Typically 1 to 3 months; requests longer than 3 months must be explained and approved by the host department
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureInformal observation only: shadowing host physicians in outpatient and inpatient settings, attending department meetings, patient rounds and grand rounds. Observers do not take part in patient care or research and are not given access to the patient record system, library or UCLA email. Orthopaedic Surgery is listed among host departments in the official UCLA Health International Services brochure (PDF), not on the web page itself.
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Programme is run by UCLA Health International Education for international physicians; visa B-1 or ESTA is required and UCLA cannot assist with visas.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Observational pathway; no independent patient care is implied. Hands-on clinical activity is not described for this observational pathway.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Copy of valid medical licence with English translation if not in English (listed in the application checklist); no US licence is stated as required.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
B-1 (Temporary Business Visitor) visa, or ESTA visa waiver if eligible; must be valid for the entire observership. UCLA cannot assist with visa processing.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateDates set individually and stated in the host department's acceptance letter
Application route / cycleRolling. The observer first obtains acceptance from the host faculty/department, then the department sends a signed acceptance letter with exact dates, International Education sends the online application link, and the application is reviewed. No intake windows published.
Proof of health insurance for the observership period
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Hospital-wide international physician observership (1-3 months) in which Orthopaedic Surgery is one of the listed host departments; the observer must first secure a host faculty member.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Certificate of Participation on successful completion. UCLA cannot provide recommendation letters, and participation has no bearing on residency or fellowship applications.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: Application fee USD 750 (non-refundable), payable before the observership starts. Observers cover their own travel, accommodation and living costs. Proof of funding letter from a sponsoring organisation is required unless self-funded.
HOST INSTITUTION
About UCLA Health - International Services / Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
UCLA Health is the clinical enterprise of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; its Office of International Services runs physician education programmes for visitors from abroad.
The cited evidence does not provide a programme-specific faculty roster that OrthoFellow can safely publish. Open the official source or submit an institutional correction; names and portraits are never inferred from department membership.
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