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Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Directory

OrthoFellow lists 341 orthopaedic trauma fellowship, research and observation pathways across 56 countries. Compare broad trauma services with dedicated pelvic–acetabular tracks, recruitment status and official sources.

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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Upper Limb & Trauma Fellowship (WA1201)

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / St John of God Hospitals / University of Western Australia

⌖ Perth, Western Australia · Australia →

Program lead

ATAaron Tay, fellowship faculty at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / St John of God Hospitals / University of Western AustraliaAaron Tay

Duration12 Months
FundingThe AOA programme summary publishes: As per state government staff salary reward. Confirm the…
ExposureUpper-limb arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma surgery with required research and medical-student teaching
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Medical University Graz / LKH Graz

Medical University Graz / LKH Graz

⌖ Graz, Styria · Austria →

Program lead

PPPaul Puchwein, fellowship faculty at Medical University Graz / LKH GrazPaul Puchwein

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology / Section Trauma. The host reports an…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Medical University Innsbruck

Medical University Innsbruck

⌖ Innsbruck, Tyrol · Austria →

Program lead

RARohit Arora, fellowship faculty at Medical University InnsbruckRohit Arora

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The host reports an opportunity for AO…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — UKH Steiermark - Standort Graz

UKH Steiermark - Standort Graz

⌖ Graz, Styria · Austria →

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Orthopädie und Traumatologie. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Austrian Fellowship for Traumatology 2027 (ÖGU)

Austrian Society for Trauma Surgery (ÖGU)

⌖ Multiple host hospitals (Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia) · Austria →

Duration10 days per round (two rounds in 2027)
FundingÖGU covers travel and accommodation within a set framework.
ExposureVisit to five trauma departments per round. Round I: St. Vinzenz Zams, Hall in Tirol, Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum Schwarzach,…
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Alliance Fellowship in Fracture Care — National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR)

National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR)

⌖ Dhaka · Bangladesh →

Faculty & leadership

DADr Abdul Gani Mollah (AO Alliance fellowship mentor), fellowship faculty at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR)Dr Abdul Gani Mollah (AO Alliance fellowship mentor)DADr Abdul Gani Mollah, fellowship faculty at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR)Dr Abdul Gani Mollah

Duration4 weeks up to 3 months for surgeons (4 weeks for operating…
FundingAO Alliance fellowships are described as fully funded: the fellowship covers accommodation,…
ExposureAO Alliance host-centre fellowship (trauma, for surgeons and residents) giving additional experience in AO techniques for operative…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Estágio R4 (Especialização Médica) — Trauma Ortopédico

Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual / IAMSPE — Centro de Estudos de Ortopedi

⌖ São Paulo, São Paulo · Brazil →

DurationNot published
FundingEnrolment fee 74 UFESP and re-enrolment fee R$ 2,700.00 (payable to IAMSPE); no stipend stated.
ExposureSupervised R4 specialisation in the Trauma Ortopédico group of the HSPE orthopaedic service, administered by IAMSPE's CEDEP…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Hospital das Clinicas, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo

HC Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo

⌖ Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo · Brazil →

Program lead

FFFabricio Fogagnolo, fellowship faculty at HC Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine, University of Sao PauloFabricio Fogagnolo

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Department of Orthopaedics and Anaesthesiology. The host reports an opportunity for AO…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Hospital Felício Rocho

Hospital Felício Rocho

⌖ Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais · Brazil →

Program lead

RPRobinson Pires, fellowship faculty at Hospital Felício RochoRobinson Pires

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Orthopaedic Trauma Service. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto

Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto

⌖ Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro · Brazil →

Faculty & leadership

VGVincenzo Giordano, fellowship faculty at Hospital Municipal Miguel CoutoVincenzo GiordanoNPNey Pecegueiro Amaral

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro. The host reports an…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — University of Sao Paulo - Hospital das Clínicas

University of Sao Paulo - Hospital das Clínicas

⌖ São Paulo, São Paulo · Brazil →

Program lead

KKKodi Kojima, fellowship faculty at University of Sao Paulo - Hospital das ClínicasKodi Kojima

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Observership

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Trauma Fellowship — Vila Velha Hospital

Vila Velha Hospital

⌖ Vila Velha, Espírito Santo · Brazil →

Program lead

LALuiz Augusto Bittencourt Campinhos

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Orthopaedic Surgery. The host reports an opportunity for AO fellows to scrub in (host…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Curso de Aperfeiçoamento Médico em Ortopedia — Trauma Ortopédico (Orthopaedic Trauma)

Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia Jamil Haddad, Ministry of Heal

⌖ Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro · Brazil →

Duration1 year
FundingRegistration fee R$ 250.00 (paid to the INTO teaching-and-research friends' association,…
ExposureIn-service training in orthopaedic trauma with INTO specialists; minimum 40 h/week, daytime only, no night, weekend or on-call duty;…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Alliance National/Regional Fellowship in Fracture Care — CHU Sourô Sanou, Bobo-Dioulasso

CHU Sourô Sanou

⌖ Bobo-Dioulasso · Burkina Faso →

Program lead

PDPatrick Dakouré

DurationAO Alliance's Francophone application form offers 2 months for…
FundingAO Alliance describes its fellowships as funded. The 2027 Francophone call does not state an…
ExposureAO Alliance host-centre fellowship (Nationale / Régionale (pour chirurgiens et médecins généralistes)). Fellows gain additional…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

AO Alliance National Fellowship in Fracture Care — Centre Médical de la CNPS, Yaoundé

Centre Médical de la CNPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Yaoundé

⌖ Yaoundé · Cameroon →

Faculty & leadership

RERené Essomba (host supervisor)DRDr René Essomba

Duration2 months for the AO Alliance Francophone national fellowship,…
FundingAO Alliance describes its fellowships as funded. The 2027 Francophone call does not state an…
ExposureShort supervised attachment in a referral trauma service: fellows follow the host centre's daily routine including night and weekend…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Formation complementaire (fellowship) en chirurgie orthopedique traumatique (Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship), Universite Laval

CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval - Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus

⌖ Quebec City, Quebec · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

JLJean Lamontagne, fellowship faculty at CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval - Hopital de l'Enfant-JesusJean LamontagneLBLuc Bedard, fellowship faculty at CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval - Hopital de l'Enfant-JesusLuc Bedard+6 more

Duration12 months, 1 July to 30 June
FundingQuebec residents: paid by RAMQ; out-of-province clinical fellows must secure own funding…
ExposureComplex fracture care (intra-articular, pelvic and acetabular, open fractures), initial and definitive management of polytrauma and…
✓ Verified 1 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

UBC Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship — Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital

⌖ New Westminster, British Columbia · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

DVDarius Viskontas, fellowship faculty at Royal Columbian HospitalDarius ViskontasKAKelly Apostle, fellowship faculty at Royal Columbian HospitalKelly Apostle+2 more

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingCAD 90,000 plus applicable benefits
ExposureLevel I trauma with pelvic, acetabular, extremity, hand and periprosthetic injury; malunion, nonunion, infection, deformity, bone…
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

UBC Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship — Vancouver Acute

Vancouver General Hospital

⌖ Vancouver, British Columbia · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

JPJeffrey Potter, fellowship faculty at Vancouver General HospitalJeffrey PotterHBHenry Broekhuyse, fellowship faculty at Vancouver General HospitalHenry Broekhuyse+4 more

Duration12 months, July 1–June 30
FundingCAD 97,877 plus applicable benefits
ExposureLevel I trauma including polytrauma, pelvic and acetabular injuries, periarticular and diaphyseal fractures, infection, nonunion,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Lions Gate Hospital Adult Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship

Lions Gate Hospital / UBC-affiliated, listed by the Canadian Orthopaedic Assoc

⌖ North Vancouver, British Columbia · Canada →

Program lead

JLJeremy Loh, fellowship faculty at Lions Gate Hospital / UBC-affiliated, listed by the Canadian Orthopaedic AssocJeremy Loh

Duration6 to 12 months
FundingRemuneration CAD 150,000 - 200,000 per year
ExposureComplex extremity injuries and their sequelae at a Level 2 trauma and regional referral centre (about 1,500 trauma cases a year…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Ottawa Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

The Ottawa Hospital and regional partner hospitals

⌖ Ottawa, Ontario · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

ALAllan Liew, fellowship faculty at The Ottawa Hospital and regional partner hospitalsAllan LiewSPSteve Papp, fellowship faculty at The Ottawa Hospital and regional partner hospitalsSteve Papp+1 more

Duration1 year
FundingInternational graduates without Canadian legal status must be sponsored by a government agency…
ExposureAcute and delayed musculoskeletal and soft-tissue trauma, long-bone, pelvic-ring, acetabular and periarticular injury, polytrauma,…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Western University Orthopaedic Trauma, Foot and Ankle Fellowship

London Health Sciences Centre / Western University

⌖ London, Ontario · Canada →

Duration1 year
FundingRemuneration is standardised within Western's fellowship programme, but the current page does…
ExposureAdvanced periarticular fracture reconstruction, pelvic and acetabular trauma, polytrauma and post-traumatic foot-and-ankle…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

McMaster Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship

McMaster Orthopaedic Surgery / Hamilton Health Sciences

⌖ Hamilton, Ontario · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

JAJamal Al Asiri, fellowship faculty at McMaster Orthopaedic Surgery / Hamilton Health SciencesJamal Al AsiriMDMatthew Denkers, fellowship faculty at McMaster Orthopaedic Surgery / Hamilton Health SciencesMatthew Denkers+5 more

Duration6–12 months
FundingApproximately CAD 70,000 remuneration is published. McMaster Orthopaedics does not accept…
ExposureHigh-energy orthopaedic trauma with optional blocks in complex arthroplasty and periprosthetic reconstruction, shoulder and upper…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Queen’s University Orthopedic Surgery Trauma Fellowship

Queen’s University / Kingston Health Sciences Centre

⌖ Kingston, Ontario · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

JYJeff Yach, fellowship faculty at Queen’s University / Kingston Health Sciences CentreJeff YachFKFaizal Kassam, fellowship faculty at Queen’s University / Kingston Health Sciences CentreFaizal Kassam

Duration1 year, starting July 1
FundingNot published
ExposureOrthopaedic traumatology and post-traumatic reconstruction, acute fixation planning, multiply injured patients, complex…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Sunnybrook Lower Extremity & Trauma Fellowship

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

HKHans Kreder, fellowship faculty at Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreHans KrederDSDavid Stephen, fellowship faculty at Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreDavid Stephen

Duration12 months; two six-month supervisor rotations
FundingThe programme page does not publish the amount. University of Toronto PGME requires…
ExposureCritical injury, pelvis and acetabulum, appendicular trauma, foot and ankle reconstruction, Ilizarov surgery, arthroplasty,…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Alberta Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

University of Alberta Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Edmonton, Alberta · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

DGDon GlasgowMBMarty Bouliane+5 more

Duration12 months
FundingCanadian fellows: CAD 80,000 per annum (Edmonton Orthopaedic Fellowship Fund); foreign fellows…
ExposureAdult orthopaedic trauma at the University of Alberta Hospital, including a dedicated trauma operating room, a referral population…
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Calgary Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship

Foothills Medical Centre / University of Calgary

⌖ Calgary, Alberta · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

RKRobert KorleyRBRichard Buckley, fellowship faculty at Foothills Medical Centre / University of CalgaryRichard Buckley+4 more

Duration1 year
FundingNot published
ExposureLevel I polytrauma; pelvis and acetabulum, calcaneal, pilon, tibial plateau, distal femur and upper-extremity fractures; nonunion,…
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Dalhousie University Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Dalhousie University affiliated hospitals

⌖ Halifax, Nova Scotia · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

DCDr Coles, fellowship faculty at Dalhousie University affiliated hospitalsDr ColesDLDr Leighton, fellowship faculty at Dalhousie University affiliated hospitalsDr Leighton+2 more

DurationNot published
FundingSalary, stipend and employment benefits are not published
ExposureDalhousie confirms distinct orthopaedic-trauma fellowship pathways led by Dr. Coles and Dr. Leighton; programme-specific rotations,…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

McGill University Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

Montreal General Hospital / McGill University

⌖ Montreal, Quebec · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

RRRudolf Reindl, fellowship faculty at Montreal General Hospital / McGill UniversityRudolf ReindlGKGregory K. Berry, fellowship faculty at Montreal General Hospital / McGill UniversityGregory K. Berry+5 more

Duration12 months
FundingCAD 60,000 salary, CAD 6,000 meeting support and tuition paid; third-party funding is accepted…
ExposureHigh-volume Level I trauma with approximately 900–1,000 cases, including 70–80 pelvis and acetabular cases, complex articular and…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical Fellowship

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

University of Toronto Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

St. Michael's Hospital / Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada →

Faculty & leadership

ANAaron Nauth, fellowship faculty at St. Michael's Hospital / Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreAaron NauthJHJeremy Hall, fellowship faculty at St. Michael's Hospital / Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreJeremy Hall+2 more

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31; four three-month rotations across…
FundingNot published
ExposurePelvic and acetabular trauma, polytrauma, periarticular injury, nonunion and malunion, post-traumatic reconstruction, elective…
DATA-LED DECISION GUIDE

How to compare Trauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum fellowships

Distinguish broad trauma fellowships from dedicated pelvis and acetabular tracks, limb reconstruction and short observerships. Compare referral patterns, emergency workload and the fellow's role rather than using total trauma volume alone.

341canonical pathways
56countries represented
279funded or stipend-published
47funding not published
189active, upcoming or rolling
1–24 monthspublished duration range

Questions applicants should ask

  • How much pelvic and acetabular surgery is available to the fellow?
  • What proportion of work is acute trauma versus reconstruction and non-union?
  • How are on-call responsibility and operative autonomy supervised?

Application routes and evidence

In the United States, ACGME-accredited orthopaedic trauma fellowships are one year and recruit through the OTA fellowship match on SF Match.

Outside the US, trauma fellowships run through major trauma centres and networks such as AO Trauma and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, including short-term fellowships for international surgeons.

Also searched as: orthopedic trauma fellowship, pelvis and acetabulum fellowship, trauma fellowship.

Distinguish broad trauma fellowships from dedicated pelvic–acetabular and limb-reconstruction tracks. OTA and national trauma society directories identify hosts; current vacancy, registration and operative access remain programme-specific.

Route guidance reviewed 12 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 Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum fellowships

What is an orthopaedic trauma fellowship?

An orthopaedic trauma fellowship focuses on acute fracture care, polytrauma and reconstruction of injury sequelae. Pelvis and acetabulum fellowships may be dedicated tracks or rotations inside a wider trauma year. Confirm operative access, on-call duties and whether limb reconstruction or frames are core curriculum.

How do I apply for an orthopaedic trauma fellowship in the United States?

In the United States, ACGME-accredited orthopaedic trauma fellowships are one year and recruit through the OTA fellowship match on SF Match.

Can international surgeons apply for an orthopaedic trauma fellowship?

Outside the US, trauma fellowships run through major trauma centres and networks such as AO Trauma and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, including short-term fellowships for international surgeons. Each OrthoFellow profile records the published eligibility, registration and visa requirements for that programme.

Which countries offer the most orthopaedic trauma fellowships?

On OrthoFellow the countries with the most listed trauma, pelvis and acetabulum pathways are United States (90), Germany (40), United Kingdom (31), Australia (28), Canada (19). Counts are canonical pathways in the directory, not vacancies; confirm availability with each host.

What types of Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum programmes are listed?

This directory separates clinical fellowships, research fellowships and observerships. The unfiltered Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum page currently contains 341 canonical pathways; network host centres remain inside their parent pathway.

Does a Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum 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 Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum 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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