Questions applicants should ask
- How are primary, revision and arthroscopic cases divided?
- Is elbow surgery a core rotation or occasional exposure?
- What clinical role is permitted after registration and credentialing?
SUBSPECIALTY DIRECTORY
Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Programs
140 clinical, research and visiting programmes across 28 countries.
DESTINATIONS
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DATA-LED DECISION GUIDE
How to compare Shoulder and Elbow fellowships
Separate programmes centred on arthroplasty, instability, cuff reconstruction, sports work and elbow surgery. A high-volume shoulder service does not automatically provide balanced elbow exposure.
140canonical pathways
28countries represented
57funded or stipend-published
75funding not published
28active, upcoming or rolling
1–12 monthspublished duration range
Countries with the most indexed pathways
EXPLORE BY CITY
Shoulder and Elbow 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.
SwitzerlandZürich2 canonical pathways · 4 institutions →SwitzerlandGeneva2 canonical pathways · 3 institutions →FranceNice3 canonical pathways · 3 institutions →FranceToulouse1 canonical pathway · 1 institution →AustraliaSydney8 canonical pathways · 8 institutions →AustraliaBrisbane4 canonical pathways · 4 institutions →AustraliaMelbourne4 canonical pathways · 4 institutions →United StatesNew York4 canonical pathways · 4 institutions →PortugalLisbon3 canonical pathways · 5 institutions →FranceLyon3 canonical pathways · 2 institutions →SpainMadrid3 canonical pathways · 3 institutions →CanadaToronto3 canonical pathways · 3 institutions →
FACULTY DISCOVERY
Faculty connected to Shoulder and Elbow programmes
Only source-backed individual profiles are linked. Faculty visibility does not imply an open application or guaranteed supervision.
Arnaud Godenèche
Shoulder surgeon
3 connected shoulder & elbow programmes
John Trantalis
Orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon; Senior Clinical Lecturer
2 connected shoulder & elbow programmes
Laurent Nové-Josserand
Shoulder surgeon
2 connected shoulder & elbow programmes
Lionel Neyton
Shoulder surgeon
2 connected shoulder & elbow programmes
Pascal Boileau
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; fellowship supervisor
2 connected shoulder & elbow programmes
Adrian Low
Orthopaedic surgeon; Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery
1 connected shoulder & elbow programme
Alexander W. Aleem
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
1 connected shoulder & elbow programme
Allan Young
Founder, Sydney Shoulder Research Institute
1 connected shoulder & elbow programmeEVERY FORMAT
All programmes in Shoulder & Elbow
140 sourced opportunities. Each card keeps its exact format, duration, host and official source visible.
✓ Current official AOA programme summary + university profileShoulder & Elbow
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship (NSW16149)
MQ Health / Macquarie University Hospital
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Program lead
Duration12 months
FundingAUD 70,000 annual stipend plus on-call and after-hours assisting
ExposureRoutine and complex open and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, supervised clinics, 3D planning, patient-specific…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
✓ Current hospital service and archived first-party 2026 recruitment plus AOA programme summary; current availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Upper Limb Fellowship (QLD1118)
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
⌖ Brisbane, Queensland · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
PMPaul McEnieryKHKevin Huang+3 more
Duration12 months
FundingQueensland Health medical classification salary plus applicable overtime and private assisting…
ExposureUpper-limb trauma from shoulder to hand, microsurgery, peripheral nerve and brachial-plexus work, flaps, elective reconstruction,…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date✓ Current first-party MOG fellowship and supervisor pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Shoulder, Elbow and Upper Limb Fellowship (VIC1109)
Melbourne Orthopaedic Group
⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →
Program lead
GHGregory Hoy
Duration6 months
FundingCurrent MOG fellowship page publishes approximately AUD 90,000 per year full-time equivalent
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroscopy, stabilisation, rotator-cuff surgery, arthroplasty, elite-athlete injury management, hand and wrist…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
✓ Original programme page + AOA accreditation profileShoulder & Elbow
North Queensland Upper Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Fellowship (QLD20710)
ORIQL / Mater Hospital Townsville and partner hospitals
⌖ Townsville · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
LM
Levi MorseMW
Matthew Wilkinson+2 more
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingThe published AOA profile lists a Queensland Health MOCA6 Level 4–13 component of AUD…
ExposureShoulder and upper-limb arthroplasty and reconstruction, arthroscopy, complex trauma, clinics and research across Townsville and…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
✓ Original institute programme and faculty pagesShoulder & Elbow
St George Hospital Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship
Orthopaedic Research Institute / St George Hospital
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Program lead
Duration12 months, August–July
FundingAUD 56,000 stipend plus benefits, as published by the Orthopaedic Research Institute
ExposureHands-on shoulder clinics and operating, arthroscopy and sports-medicine training, with two protected research days per week
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing entry requirements✓ Current host fellowship identity and faculty pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Clinical Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC0022)
Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Centre / Monash University Department of Surgery
⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
SBSimon BellWWWarwick Wright+2 more
Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 29 September 2015
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 35,000–40,000 per six-month term plus private assisting
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty with patient-specific instrumentation, sports injuries, limited wrist and hand…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current COSI host and supervisor pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
COSI Orthopaedics Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Fellowship (NSW1514)
Coastal Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries
⌖ Gosford, New South Wales · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
EBEd BatemanINIslam Nassar
Duration12 months, historically described as 1 February–31 January
FundingHistorical published salary: more than AUD 120,000 per year with possible additional on-call…
ExposurePrivate assisting and consulting plus supervised public-hospital operating, advanced shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, primary and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date✓ Current AOA directory identity and current Southern Orthopaedics team pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2016Shoulder & Elbow
Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship (NSW1646)
Southern Orthopaedics
⌖ Sydney and Wollongong, New South Wales · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
MHMark HaberDBDanny Biggs
Duration6 to 12 months in the AOA summary updated 5 December 2016
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 70,299 per year
ExposureElective shoulder assessment and surgery, diagnostic ultrasound, arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty, research and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date✓ Current AOA directory identity and current Park Clinic and supervisor pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2017Shoulder & Elbow
Epworth Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC16228)
Epworth HealthCare / Park Clinic Orthopaedics
⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
RDRichard DallalanaRPRohan Price+2 more
Duration6 months full-time at 38 hours per week in the AOA summary…
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 45,000 per six-month term
ExposurePredominantly shoulder surgery with elbow and trauma exposure, including arthroscopy, sports reconstruction, primary and revision…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Original host programme, foundation and surgeon-profile pagesShoulder & Elbow
Geelong Shoulder, Upper Limb and Arthroplasty Fellowship
Geelong Orthopaedics / University Hospital Geelong / St John of God / Epworth Geelong
⌖ Geelong · Australia →
Program lead
Duration12 months; a 6-month appointment may be considered
FundingThe current official Research Foundation page lists an AUD 80,000 stipend plus on-call income…
ExposureShoulder and upper-limb clinical research, arthroscopy, reconstruction, arthroplasty, sports injury and trauma across public and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date✓ Current AOA-accredited identity, 2025 programme summary and current lead-supervisor practice pages; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Greenslopes Upper Limb and Technology Fellowship (QLD2402634)
Greenslopes Private Hospital / Kenny Orthopaedics
⌖ Brisbane, Queensland · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
BKBenjamin KennyJRJoerg Rhau
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingAUD 100,000 per year in the AOA summary updated 1 April 2025; confirm the appointment-year…
ExposureShoulder, elbow and hand sports surgery, arthroplasty, revision, arthroscopy and trauma, with technology-assisted planning,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date✓ Current first-party Orthoclinic fellowship section and supervisor page plus dated AOA summary; current availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Orthoclinic Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Sports and Arthroplasty Fellowship (NSW1121)
Orthoclinic
⌖ Sydney, New South Wales · Australia →
Program lead
JHJonathan Herald
Duration12 months in the dated AOA summary
FundingHistorical published stipend: approximately AUD 70,000 per twelve months
ExposureShoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopic reconstruction and joint replacement, supervised operating and private assisting,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Original Orthosports programme and surgeon pagesShoulder & Elbow
Prince of Wales and Concord Hospitals Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Orthosports / Prince of Wales Hospital / Concord Repatriation General Hospital
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
DS
Doron SherWHWade Harper+5 more
Duration12 months
FundingAUD 80,000 per annum, with additional funds available through on-call work, as published by…
ExposureClinical, supervised operative and research experience across Prince of Wales, Concord and participating private practices,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current official AOA programme summary + surgeon profileShoulder & Elbow
Sydney Shoulder and Knee Fellowship
Adrian Low / Specialty Orthopaedics
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Program lead
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingAUD 75,000 annual stipend
ExposurePrimary and revision shoulder and knee arthroplasty, robotic assistance, arthroscopic soft-tissue reconstruction and required…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Original program page + AOAShoulder & Elbow
Sydney Shoulder Research Institute Clinical Fellowship
Sydney Shoulder Research Institute / Royal North Shore Hospital
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
AYAllan YoungBC
Benjamin Cass+4 more
Duration12 months; annual late January / February and late July…
FundingAUD 80,000 on the SSRI website; the June 2026 AOA profile lists AUD 90,000—confirm the current…
ExposureBroad elective and trauma shoulder and elbow training across clinics and operating lists, with supervised surgery, research,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, host profile✓ Current original programme, information, application, FAQ and contact pages + AOA accreditation profileShoulder & Elbow
Brisbane Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship
Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Research Institute / Princess Alexandra Hospital
⌖ Brisbane · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
Duration12 months; the dedicated Shoulder and Elbow fellowship…
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder instability, rotator-cuff pathology, arthritis, stiffness and fractures through public and private practice, with clinical…
Profile completeness78%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline✓ Current AOA directory identity and current Epworth lead profile; programme terms remain historical and recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Clinical and Research Fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow, Upper Limb Surgery and Ilizarov, Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery
Epworth Healthcare / Cabrini Hospital / University of Melbourne research partners
⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
MPMinoo PatelMRMartin Richardson
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder, elbow and hand arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty and trauma, plus adult and paediatric limb lengthening and…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date✓ Current Flinders supervisor and teaching-centre evidence plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgery Clinical and Research Fellowship (SA1511)
Flinders Medical Centre Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
⌖ Adelaide, South Australia · Australia →
Program lead
GBGreg Bain
Duration12 months in the AOA summary updated 28 August 2014
FundingHistorical statement: salaried by Southern Adelaide Health Services; amount not published
ExposureHand and upper-limb clinical care, supervised public and private operating, on-call work, academic meetings and protected clinical…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date✓ Current AOA-accredited directory identity, 2025 programme summary and current host faculty pages; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Specialty Orthopaedics Upper Limbs Surgery (SOULS) Research Foundation Fellowship (NSW1645)
SOULS Research Foundation / Specialty Orthopaedics
⌖ Sydney, New South Wales · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
MBMohammed BabaDGDavid G Duckworth+1 more
Duration6 months
FundingAUD 60,000 gross per six-month term in the AOA summary updated 1 April 2025; confirm the…
ExposureAdult hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery across elective and trauma practice, including advanced wrist arthroscopy, shoulder…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
✓ Original programme and faculty pages + AOA accreditation profilesShoulder & Elbow
Brisbane Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty Fellowship
Brisbane Shoulder Fellowship / St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
⌖ Brisbane · Australia →
Faculty & leadership
KC
Kenneth CutbushPVPraveen Vijaysegaran
Duration12 months normally; a 6-month appointment may be considered
FundingNot published
ExposureAdvanced shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty with broad shoulder-surgery exposure, supervised clinical practice and research…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
✓ Official surgeon/program profile + AOA accreditation profileShoulder & Elbow
Sydney Fellowship in Advanced Upper Limb Surgery
Sydney Shoulder & Elbow / Concord Repatriation General Hospital
⌖ Sydney · Australia →
Program lead
Duration12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureAdvanced arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery in Dr John Trantalis's specialist practice and Concord…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current official programme page; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Schoudergroep TerBrugGen Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
UZ Gent / AZ St Jan Brugge / AZ St Lucas Gent network
⌖ Ghent and Bruges · Belgium →
Faculty & leadership
LD
Lieven De WildeAV
Alexander Van Tongel+4 more
DurationOne 12-month position or two 6-month positions
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroscopy, open reconstruction, trauma, minimally invasive surgery, arthroplasty, clinical databases, trials…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current centre-supplied ISAKOS programme profile; next recruitment cycle unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
FMUSP Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas FMUSP
⌖ São Paulo · Brazil →
Faculty & leadership
AAArnaldo Amado Ferreira NetoEMEduardo Malavolta+8 more
Duration12 months
FundingPrivate and public support categories are recorded; no salary, amount, payment frequency or…
ExposureShoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty plus elbow and wrist arthroscopy within a university teaching programme with clinical,…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
✓ Current official UBC fellowship directory and programme pageShoulder & Elbow
UBC Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship
St. Paul's Hospital / Royal Columbian Hospital and partner sites
⌖ Vancouver and New Westminster, British Columbia · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
BPBertrand PereyFMFarhad Moola+1 more
Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingCAD 65,000 plus benefits
ExposureShoulder, elbow, hand and wrist trauma and reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, ambulatory hand surgery, Level I trauma call,…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profileMU✓ Current official CSES education-directory identity supported by the linked programme or university page where accessible
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
McMaster Upper Extremity Research and Clinical Fellowship
McMaster University / St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
⌖ Hamilton, Ontario · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
MKMoin KhanJMJaydeep Moro+3 more
Duration12 months
FundingRemuneration: Approximately CAD 70,000; McMaster states that orthopaedics does not accept…
ExposureHigh-volume shoulder, elbow and wrist surgery across three hospital rotations, more than 2,000 programme procedures annually,…
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profile
✓ Current official University of Toronto fellowship page and division-wide clinical-fellow guidelinesShoulder & Elbow
University of Toronto Hand, Wrist and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fellowship
University Health Network / University of Toronto Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada →
Program lead
AC
Andrea Chan
Duration12 months; exact dates are confirmed in the appointment offer
FundingFunding varies by appointment: fellows may be self-funded, externally sponsored or funded by the…
ExposureHand, wrist, peripheral nerve and upper-extremity surgery at University Health Network and affiliated University of Toronto services
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profile
✓ Current official University of Toronto programme pageShoulder & Elbow
Sunnybrook Upper Extremity & Trauma Fellowship
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre / Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre
⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
TATerry AxelrodPHPatrick Henry+2 more
Duration12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder, elbow, wrist and hand trauma and reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, fracture and subspecialty clinics, call,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, commencement date, faculty profile✓ Current official University of Toronto programme pageShoulder & Elbow
Toronto Western Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy and Reconstruction Fellowship
Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network
⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
CVChristian VeilletteTLTimothy Leroux+1 more
Duration12 months, August–July
FundingCAD 75,000, with potential additional income from third-party insurance lists
ExposureSimple to complex shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma, clinics, operating rooms, teaching rounds, research and…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, commencement date, faculty profileUO✓ Current official University of Calgary fellowship directory and programme summary
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
University of Calgary Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship
University of Calgary / Peter Lougheed Centre
⌖ Calgary, Alberta · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
ILIan LoRBRichard Boorman+1 more
Duration1 year
FundingNot published
ExposureAdvanced shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy, reconstruction and arthroplasty with a configurable joint focus, teaching,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, commencement date, faculty profileDO✓ Current official CSES education-directory identity supported by the linked programme or university page where accessible
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Dalhousie Orthopaedic Upper Limb Fellowship
Dalhousie University / QEII Health Sciences Centre
⌖ Halifax, Nova Scotia · Canada →
Faculty & leadership
ATAndrew TrenholmDFDevin Ferguson
DurationDuration requires confirmation with the current programme
FundingFinancial terms are not published on the current CSES entry
ExposureUpper-limb reconstruction and trauma across the QEII orthopaedic service; the current detailed curriculum is not publicly accessible
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing funding, commencement date, faculty profileQuestions about Shoulder & Elbow fellowships
What types of Shoulder & Elbow programmes are listed?
This directory separates clinical fellowships, research fellowships and observerships. The unfiltered Shoulder & Elbow page currently contains 140 canonical pathways; network host centres remain inside their parent pathway.
Does a Shoulder & Elbow 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 Shoulder & Elbow 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.