REGIONAL DIRECTORY · THE MIDDLE EAST
Orthopaedic Fellowships in the Middle East
38 source-linked orthopaedic fellowship, research and observership pathways across 9 Middle Eastern countries, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar. Compare by country and subspecialty, then confirm the current cycle on each official page.
38Total programmes
9Countries
26Current application signals
14Clinical fellowships
17Funding published
BY COUNTRY
Orthopaedic fellowships by Middle Eastern country
Each country directory explains its own application approach, language and registration context alongside programme profiles.
BY SUBSPECIALTY
Middle Eastern fellowships by subspecialty
Country links appear where a country has at least 3 verified programmes in that subspecialty.
APPLICATION WATCH
12 of 26, nearest deadline firstMiddle Eastern fellowships with current application signals
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026Pediatrics Orthopedics and Trauma Fellowship Program
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Dubai Health)
⌖ Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration2 years
FundingTrainees receive a monthly salary and benefits package (amount not published).
ExposureFull-time two-year clinical fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics and trauma: year 1 rotations in paediatric hip (including trauma…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship Host Centre — King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC)
King Saud University Medical City, Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)
⌖ Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO programme-wide)
FundingAO stipend contributes to travel, accommodation and meals (benchmark USD 550 per week in the…
ExposureShort-term AO fellowship hosted by King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC). Scrub-in opportunity for AO fellows: yes (Saudi…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — King Saud Medical City
⌖ Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Orthopedic Department. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in (host…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Campus
Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Campus
⌖ Petah Tikva, Central District, Israel
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Orthopedic Surgery. The host reports NO opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in: the…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — Sourasky Tel Aviv medical center
Sourasky Tel Aviv medical center
⌖ Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — The Specialty Hospital
⌖ Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the The Orthopedic Department. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Amman Hospital
⌖ Amman, Jordan
Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Amman Hospital, Spine Surgery. The host page states that AO fellows…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Hadassah Medical Center
⌖ Jerusalem, Israel
Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Hadassah Medical Center, Spine unit Orthopedic. The host page…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Acibadem Altunizade Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology Fellowship
Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital / Acıbadem University
⌖ Istanbul, Turkey
Duration3 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureA high-volume sports-traumatology service reporting about 1,500 cases annually across ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship Network
AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers
⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide
Duration4–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026Basic Planning in Osteotomies Around the Knee Course at TOTBİD 2026 (Diz Çevresi Osteotomilerinde Temel Planlama Kursu)
Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
⌖ Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
Duration190 minutes (7 November 2026, 09:15–12:00)
FundingSelf-funded. TOTBİD 2026 congress registration (before/after 1 July 2026): member specialist TRY…
ExposureIndications, patient selection and deformity analysis for knee osteotomy (MAD, mLDFA, MPTA, JLCA, CORA); hands-on long-leg alignment…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026EUROSON Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course
EFSUMB / Turkish Society of Ultrasound in Medicine
⌖ Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
Duration29–31 October 2026
FundingSelf-funded; EUR 1,150 includes registration, three hotel nights and meals
ExposureAdvanced sonographic anatomy, sports and overuse lesions, pathology-focused scanning and hands-on musculoskeletal-ultrasound…
Orthopaedic fellowships in the Middle East: FAQs
How many orthopaedic fellowships in the Middle East does OrthoFellow list?
OrthoFellow currently lists 38 orthopaedic training pathways in the Middle East across 9 countries. They include 14 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships and 17 observerships or short visits.
Which countries in the Middle East have the most orthopaedic fellowships?
In the current directory the largest Middle Eastern destinations are Turkey (13), Saudi Arabia (10), Israel (5), United Arab Emirates (4) and Jordan (3). Counts reflect verified listings, not the total number of posts in each country.
How do you apply for an orthopaedic fellowship in the Middle East?
There is no single Middle Eastern application system. Fellowships are applied for directly with the host hospital or university, and some Gulf programmes recruit through national commissions or the hospital's human resources office. Check each country directory for its own route and registration requirements.
Which Middle Eastern orthopaedic fellowships are open now?
26 Middle Eastern programmes currently show an active, upcoming or explicitly rolling application signal. The list on this page is sorted by the nearest published deadline; always reconfirm the date on the official programme page.
Are orthopaedic fellowships in the Middle East paid?
Some are salaried hospital posts or come with a grant or stipend; others are self-funded or observational. 17 of the 38 Middle Eastern profiles currently publish salary, stipend or grant support.
Can international surgeons do an orthopaedic fellowship in the Middle East?
Often, but clinical work usually requires licensing with the host country's health authority, which can require verification of qualifications. Observerships and research posts can be lighter. Confirm the permitted role and visa with each host.