OBSERVERSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Observership Programs

2 matching canonical observerships, visiting programmes and observational short visits across 2 countries.

Check clinical privilegesShort duration does not define the clinical role. Treat a visit as observational unless the official host explicitly publishes supervised patient care or operating.
86 canonical visiting pathwaysSECEC, FESSH and other centre networks are counted once while every host remains accessible inside its consolidated profile.
Host rules still applyVisa, registration, insurance and language requirements are shown only when the official host publishes them.

Directory reviewed 30 August 2026. Programme-level checked dates and official sources appear on every profile; missing information is labelled rather than inferred.

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DESTINATION

Worldwide (multi-country)

1 programs · 1 shown
Official ESSKA fellowship page
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Sports Medicine

ESSKA S&N International Arthroscopy Fellowship

ESSKA-accredited arthroscopy teaching centre

International host centre selected for each fellow · Worldwide (multi-country)

Program lead

FAInstitution associated with Faculty at the selected ESSKA-accredited teaching centreFaculty at the selected ESSKA-accredited teaching centre

Duration3–4 weeks
FundingTravel and accommodation are covered through the Smith+Nephew-supported fellowship grant, paid…
Visit formatArthroscopy and sports-traumatology training at an ESSKA-accredited teaching centre, scheduled with the selected host
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEYoung certified orthopaedic surgeons seeking international arthroscopy training
DESTINATION

Europe (multi-country)

1 programs · 1 shown
Official ESSKA–ESA fellowship page
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

ESSKA–ESA Philippe Hardy Travelling Fellowship

ESSKA Shoulder Section / 5–6 European teaching centres

Rotating European host-centre itinerary · Europe (multi-country)

Program lead

FAInstitution associated with Faculty at the five to six selected ESSKA/ESA teaching centresFaculty at the five to six selected ESSKA/ESA teaching centres

Duration3 weeks
FundingFunding is provided for travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses
Visit formatShoulder clinics and operating rooms, current research methods and management of sports, traumatic and degenerative shoulder disease…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEYoung European orthopaedic surgeons already developing a shoulder-surgery practice