OFFICIAL ORGANISATION EVIDENCE

ESSKA Fellowships

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy

Society fellowships and exchange programmes. These should not be presented as programme accreditation unless the official host publishes a separate accreditation.

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Society-sponsored pathways

7 reviewed clinical, travelling and research fellowship profiles currently connected in OrthoFellow

Organisation association does not automatically establish applicant eligibility, medical registration, funding or an open application window.
CANONICAL PROGRAMME INVENTORY

Programmes connected to ESSKA

Every card links to one canonical programme profile. Historical host duplicates and aliases are not counted as separate opportunities.

Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Foot & Ankle

SOS Pied Cheville Foot and Ankle Fellowship

SOS Pied Cheville (Clinique du Sport / Orthopôle sites)

Mérignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · France

Duration6 or 12 months (the training page also mentions stays from a…
FundingISAKOS entry: no financial assistance or other support is available; living costs estimated at…
ExposureFoot-and-ankle-only centre (sport, trauma, arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery). Fellows are treated as full collaborators: they…
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Closed for this cycle
Research Fellowship · Foot & Ankle

ESSKA–AFAS Pau Golanó Research Fellowship

ESSKA–AFAS host-centre network

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Netherlands

Duration3 months
FundingGrant up to EUR 7,500 for travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses during the three-month…
ExposureFoot-and-ankle research fellowship conducted with a selected host centre and an approved research topic
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Completed travelling fellowship
Observership · Hip & Knee

ESSKA MicroPort Total Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship — Maria Middelares Hospital

AZ Maria Middelares (ESSKA Teaching Centre)

Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium · Belgium

Duration2 weeks at one teaching centre
FundingFunded by ESSKA (supported by MicroPort Orthopedics): covers accommodation, travel and minor…
ExposureTwo-week instructional programme in total knee replacement: indications for degenerative joint disease, stiffness and pain,…
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Closed for this cycle
Clinical Fellowship · Hip & Knee

ESSKA NEWCLIP Osteotomy Fellowship

ESSKA / rotating European osteotomy teaching centre

European host centre selected for each cycle · Europe (multi-country)

DurationNot published
FundingFunding is provided for accommodation and travel expenses through the NEWCLIP-supported…
ExposureClinical observation and professional exchange with leading European practitioners in lower-limb osteotomy
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Hip & Knee

ESSKA–EKA Knee Replacement Fellowship

ESSKA / EKA and selected Western European teaching centre

Host centre selected for each fellowship cycle · Europe (multi-country)

DurationUp to 4 weeks
FundingTravel and accommodation are covered; the grant is paid in two tranches, on arrival and after…
ExposureOrthopaedic joint-replacement surgery at a leading Western European centre, followed by a required fellowship report and…
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Rolling application
Clinical Fellowship · Hip & Knee

ICATKNEE Fellowship Program

ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus

Barcelona, Spain · Spain

Duration6 months
FundingThe centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists these financial-support sources: Private. It does not…
ExposureKnee arthroscopy, meniscal and ligament surgery, patellofemoral instability, joint preservation, osteotomy, cartilage…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Research Fellowship · Research

ESSKA–Pittsburgh Research Fellowship

UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · United States

Duration12 months
FundingFully funded; living and travel costs covered
ExposureKnee and shoulder biomechanics, kinematics, molecular biology and tissue engineering
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Shoulder & Elbow

ESSKA–ESA Philippe Hardy Travelling Fellowship

ESSKA Shoulder Section / 5–6 European teaching centres

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

Duration3 weeks
FundingFunding is provided for travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses
ExposureShoulder clinics and operating rooms, current research methods and management of sports, traumatic and degenerative shoulder disease…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulder & Elbow Post-specialisation Fellowship

Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz

Madrid, Spain · Spain

DurationOne 12-month position and one 3–6-month position
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder and elbow super-specialisation with clinical training and research in instability, arthroscopy, rotator cuff biology,…
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership — Evangelisches Krankenhaus Wien Orthopaedic Department

Orthopaedic Department, Evangelisches Krankenhaus (EKH) Wien

Vienna, Vienna, Austria · Austria

Duration2-3 days (exact dates and duration agreed directly with the…
FundingSelf-funded: ESSKA has no financial obligation; travel, accommodation, meals and personal…
ExposureObservation of arthroscopy and joint replacement: knee ACL/PCL/collateral ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark · Denmark

DurationTypically 2–3 days when offered through the ESSKA Observership…
FundingNot published
ExposureVisit to an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre covering sports traumatology, knee surgery and arthroscopy. ESSKA lists Martin Lind…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital (Copenhagen)

Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg)

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark · Denmark

DurationTypically 2–3 days when offered through the ESSKA Observership…
FundingNot published
ExposureVisit to an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre covering sports traumatology, knee surgery and arthroscopy. ESSKA lists Michael Rindom…
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BSCurrent availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Bordeaux Sport's Clinic

Bordeaux Sport's Clinic (Stéphane Guillo)

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · France

DurationTypically 2–3 days when offered through the ESSKA Observership…
FundingNot published
ExposureVisit to an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre covering sports traumatology, knee surgery and arthroscopy. ESSKA lists Stéphane Guillo…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Medical School Hospital Brandenburg (knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports orthopaedics)

Medical School Hospital Brandenburg (University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane)

Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany · Germany

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureHistorical ESSKA teaching-centre listing for orthopaedic sports medicine, knee surgery and arthroscopy. The current institutional…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Sports Medicine

Orthobiology Surgery Center ISAKOS Teaching Center Fellowship (arthroscopy, sports injuries and cartilage repair)

3rd Orthopaedic Department, European Interbalkan Medical Center

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece · Greece

Duration2 weeks to 6 months
FundingISAKOS entry: no financial assistance or other support available; food is provided in the…
ExposureFellows take part in the department's clinical practice of knee, shoulder and hip injuries, sports injuries and cartilage lesions:…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Semmelweis University (Budapest)

Semmelweis University

Budapest, Hungary · Hungary

DurationTypically 2–3 days when offered through the ESSKA Observership…
FundingNot published
ExposureVisit to an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre covering sports traumatology, knee surgery and arthroscopy. ESSKA lists Laszlo Hangody…
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Active application
Clinical Fellowship · Sports Medicine

Aspire Orthopaedics Clinical and Research Fellowship in Knee and Hip Reconstruction Surgery

Aspire Orthopaedics, Sports Surgery Clinic

Dublin, Ireland · Ireland

Duration12 months
FundingCovers travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses (70K per annum), sponsored by Aspire…
ExposureKnee and hip arthroscopy, reconstruction, joint preservation, osteotomy, arthroplasty and selected major-ligament trauma, with…
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Upcoming cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership Programme — University of Brescia (ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre)

University of Brescia, Orthopaedics (ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre)

Brescia, Lombardy, Italy · Italy

Duration2–3 days (dates agreed directly between observer and teaching…
FundingNone from ESSKA: travel, accommodation, meals and personal expenses are paid by the observer.
ExposureShort visit to observe senior surgeons in theatre and clinic at an ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre. Brescia is listed for sports…
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership — Amsterdam UMC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Training Center

Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Training Center

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Netherlands

Duration2-3 days (exact dates and duration agreed directly with the…
FundingSelf-funded: ESSKA has no financial obligation; travel, accommodation, meals and personal…
ExposureObservation of sports medicine, arthroscopy and joint replacement: knee ACL/PCL/collateral ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair…
✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Catalogue source audit current✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced— Faculty identity sourced✓ Institution mark verified
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership — Oslo University Hospital

Oslo University Hospital (ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre)

Oslo, Oslo, Norway · Norway

Duration2-3 days (exact dates and duration agreed directly with the…
FundingSelf-funded: ESSKA has no financial obligation; travel, accommodation, meals and personal…
ExposureObservation of sports medicine, arthroscopy and joint replacement: knee ACL/PCL/collateral ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair…
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership — University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara (ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre)

Timișoara, Timiș County, Romania · Romania

Duration2-3 days (exact dates and duration agreed directly with the…
FundingSelf-funded: ESSKA has no financial obligation; travel, accommodation, meals and personal…
ExposureObservation of operative and clinical work in sports medicine, arthroscopy and joint replacement: knee ACL and collateral ligament…
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Closed for this cycle
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Observership — ARBORMEA Artro Center Ljubljana

ARBORMEA, artro center (ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre)

Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, Slovenia · Slovenia

Duration2-3 days (exact dates and duration agreed directly with the…
FundingSelf-funded: ESSKA has no financial obligation; travel, accommodation, meals and personal…
ExposureObservation of sports medicine and arthroscopy: knee ACL/PCL/collateral ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair/root repair,…
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Rolling application
Observership · Sports Medicine

Capio Artro Clinic ISAKOS Teaching Center – visitor/observer stays

Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden · Sweden

Duration1–6 months (visitors)
FundingSelf-funded visitor/observer stay: no reimbursement, financial assistance or accommodation help…
ExposureSports orthopaedics with about 5,000 operations a year, mostly knee and shoulder arthroscopy. The record lists options: observer…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Clinica Ars Medica (knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports traumatology)

Clinica Ars Medica (Swiss Medical Network), Gravesano–Lugano

Gravesano (Lugano), Ticino, Switzerland · Switzerland

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureHistorical May 2024 institutional teaching report: already-trained orthopaedic surgeons could visit to refine surgical skills and…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA Accredited Teaching Centre — Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholz (knee surgery and sports orthopaedics)

Kantonsspital Baselland (KSBL), University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Bruderholz

Bruderholz (Binningen), Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland · Switzerland

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureHistorical ESSKA teaching-centre scope in knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports orthopaedics. Current KSBL sports orthopaedics…
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Rolling application
Observership · Sports Medicine

Acibadem Altunizade Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology Fellowship

Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital / Acıbadem University

Istanbul, Turkey · 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…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Observership · Sports Medicine

ESSKA S&N International Arthroscopy Fellowship

ESSKA-accredited arthroscopy teaching centre

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

Duration3–4 weeks
FundingTravel and accommodation are covered through the Smith+Nephew-supported fellowship grant, paid…
ExposureArthroscopy and sports-traumatology training at an ESSKA-accredited teaching centre, scheduled with the selected host
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Sports Medicine

SLARD Travelling Fellowship — exchange with AOSSM, ESSKA and APKASS

SLARD (Sociedad Latinoamericana de Artroscopía, Rodilla y Deportes)

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile · Worldwide (multi-country)

DurationNot published
FundingHosts cover local transport, meals, entertainment and associated costs; accommodation is…
ExposureVisits to host medical establishments, observation of surgical procedures, participation in scientific symposia and attendance at a…
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COMMON QUESTIONS

ESSKA fellowships: FAQs

How many ESSKA fellowships are listed on OrthoFellow?

OrthoFellow lists 28 orthopaedic programmes connected to the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), across 20 countries, led by Europe (multi-country) (3), Denmark (2) and France (2). Each programme is counted once, even when it has several host centres.

Which ESSKA fellowships are open now?

5 of the 28 ESSKA-connected programmes currently show an active, upcoming or explicitly rolling application signal. Status labels on each card below come from the programme's official source; confirm the current cycle there before applying.

Which subspecialties do ESSKA fellowships cover?

ESSKA-connected programmes in the directory cover Foot and Ankle, Hip and Knee, Research, Shoulder and Elbow and Sports Medicine.

What does the ESSKA listing mean for applicants?

Society-sponsored pathways: Society fellowships and exchange programmes. These should not be presented as programme accreditation unless the official host publishes a separate accreditation. An organisation listing does not by itself establish your eligibility, medical licensing or visa sponsorship, so check each programme profile.

Where is the official ESSKA fellowship directory?

The official European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy directory is at https://www.esska.org/page/Fellowships. OrthoFellow links every programme back to its official source.

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