ISKSAA 2026 Fellowships
We are happy to announce over 120 Clinical Fellowships for 2026 ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months in India and Abroad (UK, USA, Australia & Europe) only for ISKSAA Life members. ISKSAA has laid out marking criteria for shortlisting of the candidates. EXPONENTIAL WEIGHTAGE IS GIVEN FOR JAJS SUBMISSIONS & PUBLICATIONS. The shortlisted candidates will attend an interview ( online / offline options ) at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds Becket during ISKSAA LEEDS 2025 on 26-27th June 2025 for Physical interviews. Online option is also available after which the fellows for 2026 will be announced. Applications for Fellowships are open and will close on 15th June 2025. These fellowships will be focussed on Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine and most of them will be Visitations and will be partly to fully self funded by the fellows.
*IMPORTANT*
The selected candidates after interview will have to submit a deposit of Rs 20000/- ( 300 USD ) for an Indian Fellowship or Rs 30000/- ( 500 USD ) for an International Fellowship within 10 days to retain their slot otherwise the fellowship will be granted to the next on waiting list. For the ISKSAA UK 2 Year Clinical fellowship under Dr Kapil Kumar , the Deposit will be of Rs 40000/- ( 600 USD ).
After successful completion of the fellowship and submission of the fellowship report, ISKSAA will refund the deposit minus admin charges ( 25% ) to the candidate. In case the candidate is unable to complete the fellowship or refuses to attend the fellowship and/or does not submit the report, the deposit will be forfeited and the amount will be used to providing further funding for future fellowships.
*ADDENDUM*
ISKSAA UK 2 YEAR CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP: Your application will be shortlisted by Mr Kapil Kumar and if shortlisted, you will be asked to make the refundable deposit after which the next step will be the skype interview with Mr Kapil Kumar. The deposit of the ones not selected in the interview will be returned without any deduction.
The Fellows are encouraged to document their travel with a report of the experience to present at the next ISKSAA Congress as well as submit a publication in Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery ( JAJS ).
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIPS
- DO VISIT THE ISKSAA FELLOWS TESTIMONIALS page before applying for the Fellowships.
- Mainly Visitations
- Partly to fully self-funded by the fellows.
- Please note that for non-funded fellowships, the applicant is responsible for all travel and accommodation costs including NHS hospital administration/registration charges, where applicable.
- Short term fellowships in UK are purely observerships. You would not be allowed to scrub in operating theatre.
- ISKSAA has laid out marking criteria for shortlisting of the candidates.
- Have to update their details on the membership page of www.isksaa.com specifically CV and photo.
- The CV should include the following headings
- Personal details / Memberships / Under graduate medical education / Postgraduate medical education / List of Orthopaedic placements / Publications / Presentations / Conferences attended / Fellowhsips undertaken / Awards / Prizes
- 2 recommendations ( can be from non-ISKSAA member also )
- Personal statement ( How this fellowship can help your career aspirations and patient care )
- Last date for submission of form will be 15th June 2025.
- Completed application form & Updated CV need to be mailed at isksaafellowships@gmail.com and 3 copies of above posted to the ISKSAA secretariat by 15th June 2025.
- A payment of Rs 5000/- in favour of ISKSAA payable at New Delhi has to be done before 15th June 2025 . Details can be accessed at https://isksaa.com/isksaa_payment_details_Fellowship.php
- You may apply for 2 International fellowship and/or 1 Indian fellowship slot.
- Mention ONLINE MODE or PHYSICAL MODE of interview.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview schedule by mail.
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ISKSAA SECRETARIAT Dr Pushpinder Bajaj ISKSAA PRESIDENT CENTER FOR SPORTS INJURY B-5/4, SAFDARJUNG ENCLAVE, NEW DELHI -110029, INDIA TEL : +91-11-41223333 ( 20 LINES ) MOBILE : +91-9811056525 EMAIL : psbajaj@hotmail.com / drpsbajaj@gmail.com / isksaapresident@gmail.com |
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Dr Lalit Maini ISKSAA CHAIRMAN 22, SAMACHAR APARTMENTS, MAYUR VIHAR PH I EXT. NEW DELHI, INDIA MOBILE : +91-9968604324 EMAIL : lalit_maini@rediffmail.com |
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ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( AUSTRALIA ) = 8 POSITIONS
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CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
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001 |
ISKSAA JRC AUSTRALIA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ADULT JOINT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ( HIP AND KNEE ) |
6 |
AUSTRALIA |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 6 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
PROF J KRISHNAN DR SUNIL P REDDY |
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LOCATION |
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DESCRIPT |
PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO ARTHROPLASTY OF THE KNEE AND HIP INCLUDING PRIMARY AND REVISION SURGERY. SURGERIES ROUTINELY PERFORMED INCLUDE COMPUTER-NAVIGATED TKR, DAA-THR, SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY USING PSI AND KNEE AND SHOULDER RECONSTRUCTIVE ARTHROSCOPY. OBSERVERS CAN EXPECT TO ATTEND 12-14 OPERATING THEATER SESSIONS OVER THE 4 WEEK PERIOD. DEPENDING ON SUBSPECIALITY INTERESTS AND THEATRE TIME AVAILABILITY, ADDITIONAL OPERATING SESSIONS MAYBE AVAILABLE TO OBSERVE. RESEARCH COMPONENT: OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS DURING AND AFTER THE PROGRAM. DATA INCLUDING PROMS AND ERAS PARAMETERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS IN ALL ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS. |
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FUNDING |
STIPEND 875 AUD WITH FREE ACCOMODATION |
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002 |
ISKSAA SPORTSMED TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY , ARTHROPLASTY & SPORTS MEDICINE |
2 |
AUSTRALIA |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
FEB / MARCH 2026 |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR NICK WALLWORK |
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LOCATION |
SPORTS MED HOSPITAL , ADELAIDE |
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FUNDING |
FREE ACCOMODATION |
ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( UK ) = 56 POSITIONS
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CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
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003 |
ISKSAA BOA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER BOA ( LONDON 22-24TH SEPTEMBER 2026 ) |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR SANJEEV ANAND |
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LOCATION |
LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . THE FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BOA WITH FREE REGISTRATION |
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FUNDING |
FREE BOA REGISTRATION |
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004 |
ISKSAA BASK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER BASK ( 14-15TH APRIL 2026 GLASGOW ) |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR SANJEEV ANAND |
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LOCATION |
LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . THE FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BASK WITH FREE REGISTRATION |
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FUNDING |
FREE BASK REGISTRATION |
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005 |
ISKSAA LEEDS TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE & SHOULDER |
4 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 4 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR SANJEEV ANAND |
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LOCATION |
LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . |
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FUNDING |
NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES |
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006 |
ISKSAA OSWESTRY SPINE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
SPINE SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR BIRENDER BALAIN |
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LOCATION |
ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL , OSWESTRY |
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DESCRIPT |
FELLOWS WILL GET A CHANCE TO OBSERVE COMPLEX SPINAL SURGERY INCLUDING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY AND FESS FOR LUMBAR DISCECTOMY AND DECOMPRESSION ALONG WITH SPINE FIXATION AND DEFORMITY CORRECTIONS . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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007 |
ISKSAA LIVERPOOL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
HAND & UPPER LIMB SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR VIJAY BHALAIK |
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LOCATION |
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
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DESCRIPT |
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . MAIN EXPOSURE WILL BE IN HAND AND UPPER LIMB SURGERY INCLUDING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY OF THE SHOULDER , WRIST AND HAND . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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008 |
ISKSAA BRADFORD TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE AND SPORTS SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR STEPHEN GUY |
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LOCATION |
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
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DESCRIPT |
FELLOWS WILL GET A CHANCE TO OBSERVE ALL KINDS OF KNEE SURGERIES INCLUDING SPORTS SURGERY AND COMPUTOR NAVIGATED OSTEOTOMY AND JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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009 |
ISKSAA BOSTAA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY , SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROPLASTY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION & TIMING |
3 WEEKS INCLUDING BOSTAA CONFERENCE ( NOVEMBER 2026 ) |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR NEIL JAIN |
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LOCATION |
TBC |
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DESCRIPT |
THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES 4 BOSTAA CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE ACROSS UK SPENDING ABOUT 2-3 DAYS AT EACH CENTRE . IT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME WITH DIFFERENT CONSULTANTS AT THESE CENTRES MAINLY IN ARTHROSCOPY , SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROPLASTY. . IT WILL BE FOLLOWED BY ATTENDENCE AT THE BOSTAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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FUNDING |
FREE REGISTRATION TO THE BOSTAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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010 |
ISKSAA EDGE HILL / WRIGHTINGTON TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROPLASTY ( UPPER & LOWER LIMB ) OR PELVIC SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATES |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
PROF RAJ MURALI ( WRIGHTINGTON MCh PROGRAM CHAIR ) |
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LOCATION |
WRIGHTINGTON , WIGAN & LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
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DESCRIPT |
YOU WOULD BE PLACED IN THE REGION HOSPITALS . BESIDES THE HOSPITAL VISITATIONS , YOU WOULD BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE MCh TRAINING CLASSES OVER THE WEEKENDS . YOU WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A LECTURE IN THE MCh TEACHING , AGREE TO SUPERVISE ANY THESIS IF REQUIRED BY CANDIDATES , AGREE TO VISIT EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY DURING YOUR STAY AND TAKE PART IN ANY COLLABORATIVE VENTURES . |
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FUNDING |
STIPEND 100 GBP |
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011 |
ISKSAA EDGE HILL / WRIGHTINGTON TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
UPPER LIMB SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATORS |
PROF PUNEET MONGA |
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LOCATION |
WRIGHTINGTON |
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DESCRIPT |
WRIGHTINGTON HOSPITAL WAS MADE FAMOUS BY SIR JOHN CHARNLEY, DEVELOPER OF THE MODERN HIP REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND ACTIVE UPPER LIMB UNITS IN THE WORLD, WITH 14 UPPER LIMB SURGEONS SPECIALISING IN COMPLEX AND REVISION UPPER LIMB SURGERY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE www.wrightington.com . YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE HOSPITAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM OR ASSIST WITH ANY SURGERY OR DIRECTLY PARTAKE IN CLINICAL ACTIVITIES, BUT WOULD BE WELCOME TO JOIN THE WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIT. |
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FUNDING |
STIPEND 100 GBP |
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012 |
ISKSAA ABERDEEN TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY SHOULDER |
6 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 6 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR KAPIL KUMAR |
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LOCATION |
NORTH OF SCOTLAND |
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DESCRIPT |
THIS IS BUSY ELECTIVE UNIT WITH 20 CONSULTANTS OF WHOM 4 SPECIALISE IN SHOULDER SURGERY. THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES SPENDING TIME AT THE ELECTIVE UNIT AT WOODEND HOSPITAL, ABERDEEN OBSERVING KNEE AND SHOULDER SURGERY. HOWEVER, IF THE FELLOWS WISH THEN EXPOSURE TO LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY AND TRAUMA CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED. APRIL AND SEPTEMBER FELLOWSHIPS MAY INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE ARTHREX CADAVERIC LAB IN BIRMINGHAM OCTOBER FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE FREE REGISTRATION TO ABERDEEN SHOULDER MEETING |
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FUNDING |
NONE 2 FELLOWSHIPS IN OCTOBER WOULD INCLUDE FREE REGISTRATION TO ABERDEEN SHOULDER MEETING |
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013 |
ISKSAA BIRMINGHAM PATELLOFEMORAL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY KNEE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS PATELLOFEMORAL PATHOLOGIES |
4 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 4 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR TANVEER ASHRAF |
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LOCATION |
BIRMINGHAM |
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DESCRIPT |
THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL IS A TERTIARY REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND ONE OF FEW SPECIALIST ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITALS IN UK. IT HAS 10 ORTHOPAEDIC THEATRES, 32 ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS 6 OF WHOM ARE DEDICATED TO DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF KNEE PROBLEMS. THE HOSPITAL ATTRACTS PATIENTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PROBLEMS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL IS A MAJOR TRAUMA CENTRE ATTRACTING A LOT OF MAJOR AND POLYTRAUMA. IT ALSO PROVIDES AN ACUTE KNEE SERVICE FOR PATIENTS WITH TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURES AND MULTILIGAMENT KNEE INJURY. TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP : THE FELLOW WILL SPEND TWO WEEKS VISITING ACUTE AND ELECTIVE KNEE CLINICS ALONG WITH SPECIALIST PATELLA CLINICS. FOR A CLOSER LOOK THE FELLOW WILL SCRUB FOR COMPLEX SURGICAL PROCEDURES LIKE MPFL RECONSTRUCTION, TT TRANSFER, TROCHLEOPLASTY, DIFFERENT TYPES OF OSTEOTOMY, LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION AND VARIOUS TYPES OF KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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014 |
ISKSAA MIDLANDS UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY HIP , KNEE & SHOULDER |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2-3 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR JAVED IQBAL |
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LOCATION |
MANOR HOSPITAL & WALSALL NHS ACUTE HEALTHCARE TRUST , WEST MIDLANDS AREA |
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DESCRIPT |
THIS IS A BUSY ELECTIVE & TRAUMA UNIT WITH EXPOSURE TO HIP , KNEE, SHOULDER & SPORTS SURGERY. ROBOTIC ARTHROPLASTY AND PSI GUIDED OSTEOTOMIES EXPERIENCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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015 |
ISKSAA TEESSIDE UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY SHOULDER AND ELBOW |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR RAJESH NANDA |
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LOCATION |
NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS TRUST DURHAM , NORTH YORKSHIRE |
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DESCRIPT |
THE FELLOWSHIP WILL BE IN UPPER LIMB - SHOULDER & ELBOW. THEY WILL BE IN THEATRES MOST DAYS OF THE WEEK. WILL ALSO GET A CHANCE TO SEE THE WORKING OF A ONE STOP SHOULDER CLINIC. WE HAVE UP TO 4 1/2 DAYS OF OPERATING EACH WEEK WITHIN THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW TEAM . |
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FUNDING |
NONE . |
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016 |
ISKSAA LANCASHIRE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY UPPER LIMB MAINLY SHOULDER & ELBOW ( HIP/KNEE ; FOOT/ANKLE ) |
8 |
UK |
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DURATION |
3 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
MAY – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS JULY – AUGUST 2026 : 2 POSTS OCTOBER 2026 : 2 POSTS NOVEMBER 2026 : 2 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR MAKARAM SRINIVASAN |
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LOCATION |
LANCASHIRE |
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DESCRIPT |
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS TRUST ROYAL BLACKBURN HOSPITAL OFFERING TRAUMA SERVICES AND BURNLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL DOING THE ELECTIVE SURGERIES . YOU WOULD BE WITH THE UPPER LIMB SPECIALISED UNIT AT BURNLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL DEALING WITH ALL KINDS OF SHOULDER , ELBOW , WRIST AND HAND DISORDERS . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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017 |
ISKSAA DERBY TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY SHOULDER AND ELBOW |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR AMOL TAMBE |
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LOCATION |
DERBY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST , EAST MIDLANDS |
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DESCRIPT |
YOU WOULD BE PLACED AT THE DERBY SHOULDER UNIT BASED AT ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL . THIS IS A BUSY ELECTIVE UNIT WITH 4 CONSULTANTS DEALING WITH ALL ASPECTS OF SHOULDER & ELBOW PROBLEMS WITH LATEST EVIDENCE BASED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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018 |
ISKSAA KENT TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY UPPER LIMB & LOWER LIMB AND TRAUMA . OPTIONAL FOOT & ANKLE |
6 |
UK |
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DURATION |
3 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 6 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR SANDEEP KOHLI |
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LOCATION |
KENT SOUTH EAST LONDON |
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DESCRIPT |
THIS IS A BUSY TRAUMA AND ELECTIVE UNIT . THERE IS AN EXCELLENT MIX OF ELECTIVE UPPER LIMB AND LOWER LIMB SURGERY WITH FOOT & ANKLE ALSO . THERE IS ALSO A WIDE TRAUMA EXPOSURE . THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE TIME WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMB TEAMS WITH OPTIONAL FOOT & ANKLE OR TRAUMA TEAMS . FELLOWS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPTION OF ATTENDING THE FRCS ORTH REVISION COURSE HELD AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON DURING THAT TIME . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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019 |
ISKSAA WEST YORKSHIRE UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
SOFT TISSUE KNEE & SPORTS SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR OSMAN RIAZ |
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LOCATION |
CALDERDALE & HUDDERSFIELD NHS TRUST , WEST YORKSHIRE REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
CALDERDALE ROYAL HOSPITAL AND HUDDERSFIELD ROYAL INFIRMARY HOSPITALS HAS A LARGE TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENT IN THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . |
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FUNDING |
NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES |
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ISKSAA MID YORKSHIRE UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
SOFT TISSUE KNEE & SPORTS SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION & TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR VISHAL RAJPUT |
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LOCATION |
PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL , MID YORKSHIRE REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
MIDYORKSHIRE NHS TRUST HOSPITALS HAS A LARGE TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENT IN THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . |
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FUNDING |
NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES |
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021 |
ISKSAA EAST MIDLANDS UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY HIP & KNEE |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR ROHIT RAMBANI |
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LOCATION |
EAST MIDLANDS REGION |
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DESCRIPT |
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE NHS TRUST TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . |
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FUNDING |
NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES |
ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS LONG TERM UK = 2 POSITIONS
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CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
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022 |
ISKSAA UK 2 YEAR CLINICAL FELLOWSHIPS |
LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY , TRAUMA & SHOULDER SURGERY |
2 |
UK |
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DURATION |
2 YEARS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 2 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
MR KAPIL KUMAR |
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LOCATION |
NORTH OF SCOTLAND |
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DESCRIPT |
THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES WORKING IN THE ELECTIVE UNIT AT WOODEND HOSPITAL FOR 12-18 MONTHS AND THE TRAUMA UNIT AT ABERDEEN ROYAL INFIRMARYFOR 6-12 MONTHS . WOODEND HOSPITAL IS A BUSY ELECTIVE UNIT WITH 20 CONSULTANTS OF WHOM 4 SPECIALISE IN SHOULDER SURGERY. ALONG WITH THIS , ABERDEEN ROYAL INFIRMARY IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST TRAUMA UNITS IN THE UK AND THE FELLOWSHIP OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TRAUMA PATIENTS FROM FRAGILITY FRACTURES TO HIGH ENERGY POLYTRAUMA. THE SURGICAL EXPOSURE WILL DEPEND ON THE FELLOW'S PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, AND THERE IS OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH PROJECTS. THEY WILL INCLUDE 6 MONTHS OF SHOULDER SURGERY , 6 MONTHS OF LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY & 12 MONTHS OF GENERAL TRAUMA . PREFERENCE IS OF CANDIDATES WITH 1 YEAR POST MS ORTHO . REQUISITE SCORE IN IELTS / OET IS PREFERABLE FOR APPLICATION |
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FUNDING |
FULLY FUNDED |
ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( EUROPE ) = 6 POSITIONS
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CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
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023 |
ISKSAA ITALY TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY |
6 |
ITALY |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2026 : 6 POSTS OPEN DATE |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR PAOLO PALADINI |
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LOCATION |
CERVESI HOSPITAL , CATTOLICA , ITALY |
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DESCRIPT |
THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO BOTH OPEN AND ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL TYPES OF ELBOW & SHOULDER DISORDERS IN A HIGH-VOLUME TERTIARY REFERRAL PRACTICE (30 SURGICAL PROCEDURES PER WEEK) . THE EXPOSURE WILL INCLUDE ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURES INCLUDING COMPLEX PROCEDURES . |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( USA ) = 4 POSITIONS
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CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
|
024 |
ISKSAA COLUMBIA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
HIP PRESERVATION & RECONSTRUCTION & KNEE ARTHROSCOPY |
8 |
USA |
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DURATION |
4 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
1ST SLOT : APRIL 2026 – 4 POSTS 2ND SLOT : OCTOBER 2026 – 4 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
AJAY AGGARWAL, MD |
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LOCATION |
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA |
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DESCRIPT |
THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HIP JOINT PRESERVATION, HIP ARTHROSCOPY, HIP IMPINGEMENT PROCEDURES, AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT WITH ROBOTIC SURGERIES ( MAKO ) . A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TREAT A BROAD RANGE OF HIP CONDITIONS BY COMBINING THE EXPERTISE OF A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, RADIOLOGISTS, PHYSIATRISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND RESEARCHERS. THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES SPENDING 2-3 WEEKS AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA WITH POSSIBILITY OF VISITING FELLOWSHIP AT ANOTHER LOCATION DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST WITH PROF JOHN CLOHISY AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS, DR CHRIS LARSON AT MINNEAPOLIS & DR ASHEESH BEDI AT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN . ALSO WITH ACCESS TO CADAVER LAB/MODELS AT UNIVERSITY. ANY OTHER PARTICULAR INTERESTS LIKE IN KNEE MENISCAL TRANSPLANT, OSTEOCHONDRAL ALLOGRAFTS AND MULTILIGAMENT KNEE RECONSTRONSTRUCTION CAN SPEND TIME WITH PROF JAMES STANNARD, DEPT CHAIRMAN . OUR HIP AND KNEE PRESERVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION IS VERY BUSY UNIT WITH AVERAGE PROCEDURES >250 PER MONTH AMONG 4-5 SURGEONS YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO SCRUB FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION . |
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FUNDING |
NONE AS OF NOW |
ISKSAA 2024 FELLOWSHIPS ( INDIA ) = 44 POSITIONS
|
CODE |
FELLOWSHIP |
FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS |
NO. OF POSTS |
COUNTRY |
|
025 |
ISKSAA DELHI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY |
4 |
INDIA |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
2 SLOTS OPEN DATE 2026 – 2 POSTS EACH |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
PROF LALIT MAINI |
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LOCATION |
10 CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AT DELHI WITH FREE REGISTRATION OF CADAVERIC EVENT / CONFERENCE |
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FUNDING |
LOCAL HOSPITALITY |
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026 |
ISKSAA DELHI CSI FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE & SHOULDER WITH EXPOSURE IN TRAUMA / SPINE / FOOT ANKLE |
4 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
6 MONTHS |
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TIMING |
JAN – JUNE 2025 – 2 POSTS JULY - DEC 2024 – 2 POSTS |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR PUSHPINDER BAJAJ / DR ABHIMANYU SURESH |
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LOCATION |
CENTER FOR SPORTS INJURY , NEW DELHI |
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FUNDING |
MONTHLY STIPEND 30000/- |
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027 |
ISKSAA FORTIS DELHI FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE/SHOULDER |
4 |
INDIA |
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DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
OPEN DATE 2026 |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR GURINDER BEDI |
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LOCATION |
FORTIS VASANT KUNJ HOSPITAL , NEW DELHI |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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|
028 |
ISKSAA BLK-MAX DELHI FELLOWSHIPS |
LOWER LIMB ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY |
4 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
3 MONTHS |
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TIMING |
OPEN DATE 2026 |
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CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR BHUSHAN NARIANI |
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LOCATION |
BLK-MAX SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , NEW DELHI |
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FUNDING |
MONTHLY STIPEND 50000/- |
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|
029 |
ISKSAA BIOTEK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY / ARTHROPLASTY KNEE/SHOULDER |
6 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
1 WEEK |
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TIMING |
2026 – 3 SLOTS OF 2 EACH |
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|
LOCATION & CHIEF COORDINATOR |
TBC |
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FUNDING |
FULLY FUNDED |
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|
030 |
ISKSAA FORTIS MOHALI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & SPORTS MEDICINE |
3 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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|
TIMING |
OPEN DATE 2026 – 3 POSTS |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR MANIT ARORA |
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LOCATION |
FORTIS MOHALI |
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FUNDING |
NO FUNDING |
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|
031 |
ISKSAA MAX MOHALI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
LOWER LIMB ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY AND TRAUMA INCLUDING PELVI – ACETABULAR TRAUMA |
8 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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TIMING |
4 SLOTS OF 2 AT EACH TIME 2026 |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR JATINDER SINGLA / DR SANDEEP GUPTA |
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LOCATION |
MAX SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , MOHALI |
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FUNDING |
NONE |
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|
032 |
ISKSAA MUMBAI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY SHOULDER |
1 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
2 WEEKS |
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|
TIMING |
2026 : 1 POST OPEN DATE |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR SANJAY DESAI |
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|
LOCATION |
MUMBAI |
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|
FUNDING |
NONE |
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|
033 |
ISKSAA PUNJAB TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY & ORTHOPAEDICS |
2 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
1 YEAR |
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|
TIMING |
JAN - DEC 2026 |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR AVTAR SINGH |
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LOCATION |
AMANDEEP HOSPITAL , AMRITSAR |
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FUNDING |
LOCAL ACCOMODATION PROVIDED STIPEND 25000/ MONTH |
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|
034 |
ISKSAA PANCHKULA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY / SPORTS MEDICINE |
4 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
3 MONTHS |
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|
TIMING |
2026 – 4 POSTS |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
PROF RAVI GUPTA |
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|
LOCATION |
PARAS HOSPITAL , PANCHKULA |
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FUNDING |
MONTHLY STIPEND 50000/- |
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|
035 |
ISKSAA BATHINDA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS |
KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY & ORTHOPAEDICS WITH ROBOTIC JOINT REPLACEMENT |
4 |
INDIA |
|
DURATION |
4 WEEKS |
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|
TIMING |
2026 – 4 POSTS |
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|
CHIEF COORDINATOR |
DR P S NAGPAL |
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|
LOCATION |
NAGPAL SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , BATHINDA OVER 1000 TKR/THR CASES / YEAR |
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FUNDING |
STIPEND 25000/- |
