Sports Medicine Fellowship

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush / Rush University Medical Center

OrthopaedicsSports MedicineClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship based at Rush University Medical Center with balanced exposure to knee, hip and shoulder surgery.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
1 August
Positions
Up to 5
Accreditation
ACGME-accredited
Department
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Board eligible/board certified orthopaedic surgeons
International applicants
Institution policyGraduates of non-US schools need a valid ECFMG certificate with USMLE Step 1 and 2 passes (or a full unrestricted licence in the programme's jurisdiction) plus US work authorization
Visa support
Institution policyF-1 OPT or J-1 (ECFMG) with Rush Legal approval; H-1B needs Rush Legal approval, USMLE Steps 1-3 and an Illinois licence; non-ACGME programmes need Non-Standard Training recognition to take J-1 trainees; not all programmes accommodate visa sponsorship
Licence requirement
Institution policyTraining or permanent Illinois medical licence (IDFPR) required before starting

How to apply

Deadline
Applications accepted from August each year
Application method
SF Match in conjunction with AOSSM

Funding

Funding
Not stated on official page

Official sources

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