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.
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?
Countries with the most listed pathways
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Trauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum 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.
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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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
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