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
How would you like to train?
Switch between clinical, research and observer pathways within Shoulder & Elbow. Choose All programmes to compare every format together.
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
58funded or stipend-published
74funding not published
28active, upcoming or rolling
1–24 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.
✓ Official NZOA-accredited programme profileShoulder & Elbow
Christchurch Upper Limb Fellowship
University of Otago, Christchurch
⌖ Christchurch · New Zealand →
Faculty & leadership
AM
Alex MaloneKM
Khalid Mohammed+1 more
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingIndustry funding paid to the University of Otago; the amount is not published
ExposureApproximately five operating sessions each week across shoulder and elbow trauma, reconstruction, arthroscopy, primary and revision…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, host profile
✓ Current official CUF unit page confirming fellowship education and clinical scope; recruitment terms unpublishedShoulder & Elbow
Hospital CUF Descobertas Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Hospital CUF Descobertas Shoulder and Elbow Unit
⌖ Lisbon · Portugal →
Faculty & leadership
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder and elbow consultation and surgery, scientific activity and fellowship education; approximately 80% of the unit's surgery…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline✓ Official CUF programme and current Shoulder and Elbow Unit pages; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Hospital CUF Porto Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Hospital CUF Porto, Shoulder and Elbow Unit
⌖ Porto · Portugal →
Faculty & leadership
MRManuel Ribeiro da SilvaMJMaria João Leite
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureTheoretical and practical shoulder-and-elbow training through consultations, surgery, clinical and laboratory research, scientific…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline✓ Official CUF programme and SECEC Education Centre announcement dated 11 August 2025; recruitment terms unpublishedShoulder & Elbow
Hospital CUF Tejo Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Hospital CUF Tejo, Shoulder and Elbow Unit
⌖ Lisbon · Portugal →
Program lead
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureActive participation in shoulder-and-elbow consultations, surgery and the unit's clinical research, with theoretical and practical…
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
✓ Current official SRUC / RESS programme page reviewed 30 August 2026Shoulder & Elbow
SRUC / RESS Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Romanian Shoulder and Elbow Society
⌖ Romania and selected international host centres · Romania →
Faculty & leadership
S/SRUC / RESS shoulderEMelbow mentors+1 more
DurationApproximately 6 months in the two published 2026–2027 cohorts;…
FundingSRUC / RESS publishes annual grants and society support for relevant courses and rotations; no…
ExposureArthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder-and-elbow surgery, live surgery, hands-on workshops, cadaveric courses and rotations at…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profileUO✓ Current official UCT programme and department pages; intake availability requires confirmation
Clinical + Research FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
University of Cape Town Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town · South Africa →
Program lead
APAssoc Prof Kauta
Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding is available according to the official department page; amount, source and benefits are…
ExposureAdvanced shoulder and elbow clinical and operative training combined with postgraduate research; programme-specific case volume and…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, host profile
✓ Current official Severance International Fellowship shoulder curriculum, physician eligibility, fees and application pagesShoulder & Elbow
Severance International Shoulder Fellowship
Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine
⌖ Seoul · South Korea →
Faculty & leadership
Duration6 months
FundingTraining fee: USD 2,000 per month for observation or USD 3,000 per month for hands-on practice,…
ExposureRotator cuff, instability, frozen shoulder, arthroplasty and trauma clinics and surgery, conferences and clinical research; hands-on…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
✓ Official hospital international training pathway + department profileShoulder & Elbow
SNUH Orthopaedic International Fellowship — Shoulder Joint Request
Seoul National University Hospital
⌖ Seoul · South Korea →
Program lead
SOSNUH Orthopaedic Shoulder Joint Special Clinic
Duration1–12 months
FundingNo financial support from SNUH
ExposureRequest-based observational training with the orthopaedic department and shoulder joint special clinic, subject to departmental…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
✓ Original university course pageShoulder & Elbow
Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery — Lifelong Learning Master's Degree
Hospital Clínic i Universitari / University of Barcelona
⌖ Barcelona · Spain →
Program lead
AC
Andrés Combalia Aleu
Duration1 academic year, 1 October 2026–31 July 2027
FundingEUR 9,600 tuition plus an administration fee of up to EUR 70; no stipend is published
ExposureFace-to-face postgraduate shoulder and arthroscopy training focused on diagnosis and treatment of locomotor-system injuries suitable…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
✓ Current official hospital faculty page and 2026–2030 SECEC education-centre profile; recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Fundación Jiménez Díaz Shoulder Surgery Fellowship
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Shoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Surgery Unit
⌖ Madrid · Spain →
Faculty & leadership
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureAdvanced shoulder arthroscopy, arthroscopic Latarjet, tendon transfers, complex cuff repair, primary and revision shoulder…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline✓ Original hospital teaching pageShoulder & Elbow
Shoulder & Elbow Post-specialisation Fellowship
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz
⌖ Madrid · Spain →
Faculty & leadership
EC
Emilio Calvo CrespoAMAna María Foruria+3 more
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,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current official Swedish Shoulder and Elbow Society notice plus the Capio Movement host pageShoulder & Elbow
Shoulder Surgery Fellowship — Capio Movement Halmstad
Capio Movement Halmstad
⌖ Halmstad · Sweden →
Program lead
FI
Fredrik Isaksson
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder-focused subspecialty training; the operative curriculum is not published on the national-society referral page
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
✓ Current official Swedish Shoulder and Elbow Society notice plus the Skåne University Hospital host pageShoulder & Elbow
Shoulder Surgery Fellowship — Skåne University Hospital
Skåne University Hospital
⌖ Malmö · Sweden →
Program lead
HAHenrik Alborg
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureShoulder-focused subspecialty training; detailed case mix and operative role are not published on the referral page
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
✓ Current official institutional fellow profile; future recruitment availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow
Schulthess Klinik Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship
Schulthess Klinik, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
⌖ Zürich · Switzerland →
Faculty & leadership
PDProf Dr med Philipp MoroderPDPD Dr med Marco-Christopher Rupp
DurationNot published
FundingEmployment, salary, fees and benefits are not published on the reviewed fellowship evidence
ExposureSpecialist shoulder-and-elbow surgery within the Schulthess clinical team; programme curriculum, operative role and research…
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
✓ Official ESSOR Foundation fellowship pageShoulder & Elbow
ESSOR / CEPCO Geneva Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
ESSOR Foundation / CEPCO Shoulder and Elbow Center Villa Fleurie
⌖ Geneva · Switzerland →
Faculty & leadership
DurationNot published
FundingLiving-expense stipend in Geneva plus full funding for one European scientific conference;…
ExposurePersonalized mentorship, scientific resources, participation in clinical and surgical activity and innovative shoulder-and-elbow…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
✓ Historical RCS accreditation record plus closed official 2025 NHS vacancyShoulder & Elbow
South Tees Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Middlesbrough · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
AR
Amar RanganPHPhilip Holland
Duration12 months
FundingHistorical 2025 NHS vacancy: GBP 70,425 annual salary; current salary is not published
ExposureShoulder reconstruction and arthroscopy; primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty; complex upper-limb trauma and…
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profileBM✓ Current official BESS pathway identity; the published 2026 call is closed and the next cycle is unconfirmed
Travelling FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
BESS Michael Watson Travelling Fellowship
British Elbow & Shoulder Society
⌖ Host centres selected by fellow, International · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
BEBESS Education CommitteeAHapproved host-centre faculty
DurationApplicant-proposed overseas clinical visit completed before…
FundingGBP 5,000 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
ExposureOverseas visits designed to advance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for research
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileBT✓ Current official BESS pathway identity; the published 2026 call is closed and the next cycle is unconfirmed
Travelling FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
BESS Travelling Fellowship
British Elbow & Shoulder Society
⌖ Host centres selected by fellow, United Kingdom or International · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
BEBESS Education CommitteeAHapproved host-centre faculty
DurationApplicant-proposed clinical visit completed before the…
FundingOne GBP 3,500 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
ExposureVisits to one or more UK or international centres to enhance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileBS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Brighton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Brighton · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
JPJoideep PhadnisCHCameron Hatrick+1 more
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureElective and major-trauma shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy, advanced elbow reconstruction and one protected research day…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileCS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Cambridge Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Cambridge · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
GTGraham Tytherleigh-StrongLVLee Van Rensburg+2 more
Duration6 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureHands-on shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy and major-trauma-centre practice, with 3 clinics and 5–6 half-day operating…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileCU✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Chesterfield Upper Limb Fellowship
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Chesterfield · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
SSShantanu ShahaneJGJoe Garcia+2 more
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingCompetitive NHS salary linked to a 1:9 on-call commitment; hospital accommodation may be…
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, general and subspecialty upper-limb trauma, research and regional teaching;…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileDS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Derby Shoulder Unit Upper Limb Fellowship
Derby Shoulder Unit, Royal Derby Hospital
⌖ Derby · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
DCDavid ClarkMEMichael Espag+2 more
Duration6–12 months; the directory describes a 12-month pathway
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureHigh-volume shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, regular upper-limb trauma lists and clinics, parallel operating,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileES✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Exeter Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Exeter · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
JKJeff KitsonCSChris Smith+2 more
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureApproximately 60% shoulder and 40% elbow surgery across arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty and trauma, with 6 half-day…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileKC✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
King's College Hospital Upper Limb Fellowship
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ London · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
JSJoydeep SinhaATAdel Tavakkolizadeh+2 more
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureSix months predominantly with shoulder and elbow surgeons plus six months with hand and wrist faculty, including complex elective…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileLS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Leicester Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
⌖ Leicester · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
AMAmit ModiRPRadhakant Pandey+3 more
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureComplex shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, trauma coordination, 4–5 operating lists, supervised and progressive…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileMS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Manchester Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Manchester Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital
⌖ Manchester · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
NPNick PhillipsCPChris Peach+1 more
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureHigh-volume routine and complex shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma and sternoclavicular-joint surgery, with 4…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileMS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Medway Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
⌖ Gillingham · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
BSBijayendra SinghHCHoward Cottam
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, general and subspecialty trauma, 2 clinics and 4 half-day operating sessions…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileNB✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
North Bristol Upper Limb Fellowship
North Bristol NHS Trust / Bristol Royal Infirmary
⌖ Bristol · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
IPIain PackhamRARouin Amirfeyz
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureSix months of shoulder surgery plus six months of elbow and hand training, including high-volume primary and revision arthroplasty,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileNS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Northampton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Northampton General Hospital
⌖ Northampton · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
MWMalin WijeratnaAJAlistair Jepson
Duration6 or 12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, general and subspecialty trauma, 2 weekly clinics, 3 half-day operating sessions…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host profileNS✓ Current official BESS directory identity; current NHS vacancy requires host confirmation
Clinical FellowshipShoulder & Elbow
Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
⌖ Nottingham · United Kingdom →
Faculty & leadership
BGBen GoodingJGJohn Geoghegan+2 more
Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureHigh-volume shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy and subspecialty trauma in a tertiary network and major-trauma environment,…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing funding, faculty profile, host 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.