OBSERVERSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Observership Programs

3 matching canonical observerships, visiting programmes and observational short visits across 1 country.

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Italy

3 programs · 3 shown
Current official Rizzoli page updated 12 August 2026 plus official voluntary-attendance rules
Education Centre VisitRolling application

General Orthopaedics

Rizzoli Foreign Doctor Observership and Voluntary Attendance

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Bologna · Italy

Program lead

DOInstitution associated with Director of the selected Rizzoli Operating UnitDirector of the selected Rizzoli Operating Unit

Duration7 days–12 months
FundingUnpaid voluntary attendance; no salary or stipend is published
Visit formatObservation-based learning in the selected Rizzoli operating unit; voluntary attenders may not provide medical assistance
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEItalian and foreign healthcare, welfare, scientific-research or administrative professionals; doctors generally require specialist qualification in the requested discipline
Official SECEC Education Centre network
Education Centre VisitCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

SECEC Education Centre Visit Network

SECEC/ESSSE Education Centres

Recognised shoulder and elbow centres across Europe · Italy

Program lead

HFInstitution associated with Host faculty at the selected centreHost faculty at the selected centre

Duration2–3 days at one selected centre
FundingSelf-funded: travel and accommodation are the applicant’s responsibility
Visit formatShort educational visit at one recognised SECEC shoulder and elbow centre; the schedule is agreed with the host and depends on…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESECEC Junior and Full members; one application per member and acceptance is not guaranteed
Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

Galeazzi–Sant'Ambrogio Advanced ACL Surgery Program

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi–Sant'Ambrogio

Milan, Italy · Italy

Faculty & leadership

RDInstitution associated with Riccardo D'AmbrosiRiccardo D'AmbrosiFDInstitution associated with Fabrizio Di FeoFabrizio Di Feo+2 more

Duration3 months
FundingISAKOS records private support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
Visit formatAdvanced knee arthroscopy through case discussion, operative assistance and clinical research, including primary and revision ACL…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEYoung surgeons or residents interested in advanced arthroscopic knee surgery