Names in the programme record: John C. Hagedorn II
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing host profile
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
AO central stipend policy uses a US benchmark of USD 550 per week, paid in CHF equivalent, towards living and accommodation costs. This contribution may not cover all costs; travel and insurance are funded by the fellow. It is not a UTMB salary.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme)
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, an AO Trauma Fellowship Host Center led by the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery. This is a short hosted placement arranged through AO Trauma, not an independent clinical post.
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
AO supports placements across regions, subject to confirmation by the host-region coordinator. Applicants employed in Indonesia are assessed through their country of employment and regional coordinator; this does not guarantee a UTMB placement or US clinical authorisation.
?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.
—Not published
Medical registration
UTMB-specific registration and permitted clinical activities are not published on the reviewed host or AO programme pages; confirm requirements with the host before arranging a placement.
✓Published by official source
Language
English-proficiency evidence is optional for the central AO application. No UTMB-specific language score is published on the reviewed sources.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
UTMB-specific visa category, sponsorship and work authorisation are not published on the reviewed host or AO programme pages; confirm these with the host.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-17 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-15
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateUTMB-specific placement dates are not published on the reviewed sources.
Application route / cycleAO central application: the 2027 call is closed; applications for the 2028 programme are planned to open in spring 2027. Selection starts with the national council in the applicant’s country of employment, followed by the regional fellowship coordinator who allocates host placements. UTMB availability requires confirmation; fellowship@aotrauma.org handles AO enquiries.
Previous AO Trauma Basic Principles and Advanced Principles courses.
Orthopaedic trauma must be the main part of clinical practice.
Younger than 45 in the application year.
Teaching-hospital employment is recommended, rather than required. These are central AO selection criteria.
Application documents
Published by official source
CV.
AO Trauma Basic Principles and Advanced Principles course certificates.
Medical school diploma.
Passport copy.
Photograph, vaccination evidence and English-proficiency evidence are optional in the central AO application. AO accepts PDF and JPG supporting files.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
UTMB lists itself as an AO Trauma Fellowship Host Center for a 6 to 12 week placement. Eligibility, documents, selection and stipend details below come from the central AO Trauma programme policy. Host allocation, local permissions and UTMB-specific dates require confirmation. This is separate from UTMB’s foot and ankle fellowship.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Additional UTMB employment benefits are not published on the reviewed sources.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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AO does not arrange accommodation. The fellow must organise housing; the AO stipend contributes towards costs. UTMB-specific housing provision is not published on the reviewed host page.
Listed on the UTMB AO Trauma page as Department Chair; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and RehabilitationOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Clinical focus
Orthopaedic Trauma training and clinical practice
Appointment status: The AO Trauma host page lists Lindsey as Department Chair, while his individual UTMB profile header says Professor Emeritus and retains older chair appointments below. His programme association is documented; the current appointment needs confirmation.
UTMB Foot and Ankle Surgery FellowshipFoot & Ankle · University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation · Galveston, Texas, United States
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