OrthoFellow’s paediatric orthopaedic fellowship directory lists 173 pathways across 36 countries. Compare children’s orthopaedic training, research and observer roles, including programmes using the US spelling “pediatric”.
How to compare Paediatric Orthopaedics fellowships
Assess the balance of hip, spine, neuromuscular, limb deformity, trauma and general paediatric orthopaedics. Children's hospitals and mixed adult-paediatric services can provide very different case distributions and call responsibilities.
173canonical pathways
36countries represented
90funded or stipend-published
72funding not published
49active, upcoming or rolling
1–24 monthspublished duration range
Questions applicants should ask
Which paediatric conditions and age groups dominate the service?
Are spine, hip preservation and limb-reconstruction rotations included?
What safeguarding, registration and credentialing steps apply to international fellows?
Countries with the most listed pathways
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Paediatric Orthopaedics fellowship cities
These focused city pages pass OrthoFellow’s inventory threshold or a documented high-intent evidence review. A network host remains part of its canonical parent pathway.
POSNA directs applicants for its pediatric orthopaedic match to register with SF Match. Check the programme's own duration, training prerequisites and recognition; participation in the match does not establish ACGME accreditation or international eligibility.
Internationally, paediatric orthopaedic fellowships are offered by children's hospitals and through societies such as EPOS, BSCOS and the AOA, often including spine, hip and limb reconstruction rotations.
Paediatric and pediatric describe the same specialty. Distinguish a broad children's orthopaedic fellowship from a focused spine, hip, deformity or oncology stream. The RCH Melbourne programme illustrates why the intake year and individual stream must be checked separately.
Route guidance reviewed 10 October 2026. Programme verification dates are recorded separately.
Clinical, research and observer posts have different permissions. Published eligibility, salary, registration and visa terms must be confirmed with the host; a directory listing does not confirm a vacancy. Network hosts remain inside their parent pathway.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Questions about Paediatric Orthopaedics fellowships
What is a paediatric orthopaedic fellowship?
A paediatric orthopaedic fellowship focuses on musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents. Pediatric orthopaedic and pediatric orthopedic fellowship are US spelling variants of the same specialty. Broad children’s orthopaedic training differs from a focused spine, hip, deformity or tumour appointment; confirm the curriculum and entry requirements with the host.
How do I apply for a paediatric orthopaedic fellowship in the United States?
POSNA directs applicants for its pediatric orthopaedic match to register with SF Match. Check the programme's own duration, training prerequisites and recognition; participation in the match does not establish ACGME accreditation or international eligibility.
Can international surgeons apply for a paediatric orthopaedic fellowship?
Internationally, paediatric orthopaedic fellowships are offered by children's hospitals and through societies such as EPOS, BSCOS and the AOA, often including spine, hip and limb reconstruction rotations. Each OrthoFellow profile records the published eligibility, registration and visa requirements for that programme.
Which countries offer the most paediatric orthopaedic fellowships?
On OrthoFellow the countries with the most listed paediatric orthopaedics pathways are United States (54), Canada (16), Australia (11), United Kingdom (11), India (10). Counts are canonical pathways in the directory, not vacancies; confirm availability with each host.
What types of Paediatric Orthopaedics programmes are listed?
This directory separates clinical fellowships, research fellowships and observerships. The unfiltered Paediatric Orthopaedics page currently contains 173 canonical pathways; network host centres remain inside their parent pathway.
Does a Paediatric Orthopaedics fellowship guarantee hands-on operating?
No. Clinical participation depends on the published role, registration, credentialing, supervision and host policy. Treat exposure as observational when the official source does not confirm operative participation.
How should I confirm a Paediatric Orthopaedics programme is open?
Check the status, deadline and verification date on the OrthoFellow profile, then reopen the official programme source. A historical or recurring programme is not treated as actively recruiting without current evidence.
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