Adult Reconstruction / Arthroplasty (Orthopaedic) fellowships in North America

Institution policy: Completed residency with specialist certification (RCPSC/CFPC, ABMS or recognised specialist in home jurisdiction) and eligible for CPSO postgraduate education registration

Institution policy: All clinical fellowships must be salaried at minimum CAD 65,000/yr from an approved source: sponsoring government (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen), department, or external institution

Institution policy: All clinical fellowships must be salaried at minimum CAD 65,000/yr from an approved source: sponsoring government (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen), department, or external institution; no personal/family funding; self-funding only for CPSO independent-practice-eligible fellows

Institution policy: Graduates 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

Institution policy: McGill PGME fellowship applications for the 2027-2028 academic year opened 15 May 2026; deadline for complete files for most fellowship programmes 1 September 2026 (programme-specific dates on PGME Key Dates page)

Institution policy: IMGs welcome to apply; must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and be able to obtain Medical Board of California licensure; non-ACGME fellowships need ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition before J-1 sponsorship

Institution policy: IMGs need valid ECFMG certification; applicants must be eligible for a Washington (or other applicable) state licence and for appropriate work authorisation/visa

Institution policy: Yes - international medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification as a condition of eligibility for fellowship application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, a valid EAD, or eligibility for J-1, F-1 OPT or H-1B

Institution policy: ACGME residents/fellows (CIR NW members) paid per UW compensation schedule; AY27 (1 July 2026-30 June 2027) R4 $92,976, R5 $95,352, R6 $98,160, R7 $104,208 (R1 $87,708 to R9 $112,620), including an $11,000 allowance

Institution policy: Graduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification

Institution policy: MCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

Institution policy: Graduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification

Institution policy: MCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

Institution policy: Graduate of LCME- or AOA-accredited US school, or IMG with valid ECFMG certificate/full Tennessee licence; prerequisite training must be ACGME, RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I accredited

Institution policy: Graduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification

Institution policy: MCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096

Institution policy: clinical fellows must be funded (department or sponsoring agency); FEAC recommends pay at least equal to PGY1 on the PARO salary scale, and foreign nationals must be paid at a rate commensurate with a Canadian in the same role

Institution policy: must be eligible for a CPSO postgraduate education certificate, including recognition as a medical specialist/family physician in the jurisdiction where the applicant practised before the fellowship

Institution policy: clinical fellows must be funded (department or sponsoring agency); FEAC recommends pay at least equal to PGY1 on the PARO salary scale, and foreign nationals must be paid at a rate commensurate with a Canadian in the same role

Institution policy: IMGs eligible if their school is in the World Directory/FAIMER and they hold a valid ECFMG certificate at application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, an appropriate visa or DACA

Orthopaedic residency certificate; USMLE Steps I and II or the Canadian equivalent, and ECFMG certification where applicable (clinical fellows); Clinical fellows who need a visa must be able to obtain a J-1 visa through ECFMG

Send the completed programme form and supporting documents to Ashley Adolph, Residency/Fellowship Coordinator, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; the form distinguishes adult clinical, paediatric clinical and research applications.

Goals statement, certified medical-school transcript, diploma, photograph, CV, orthopaedic residency certificates and three recommendation letters. Clinical applicants additionally provide USMLE I/II or Canadian equivalent and ECFMG certification where applicable; research applicants provide two research-paper samples. Non-English documents require certified translations.

Clinical fellows receive a salary commensurate with Sinai Hospital’s PGY-7 scale; the brochure gives no amount. This statement does not establish research-fellow pay. Baltimore Limb Deformity Course registration is waived for both clinical and research fellows.

MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent; Completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery; US candidates: Ohio training licence or full licence; International candidates: active ECFMG certificate, appropriate visa and a limited permit to practise medicine in the state of Ohio

Institution policy: must be eligible for a CPSO postgraduate education certificate, including recognition as a medical specialist/family physician in the jurisdiction where the applicant practised before the fellowship

Institution policy: clinical fellows must be funded (department or sponsoring agency); FEAC recommends pay at least equal to PGY1 on the PARO salary scale, and foreign nationals must be paid at a rate commensurate with a Canadian in the same role

Prerequisite specialty: Médico Ortopeda; Specialist title (or completion letter) in the prerequisite specialty; Exequátur and Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) membership certificate (<3 months old, dues paid); Pass the subspecialty exam set by the subspecialty's contest commission with at least 80/100 to qualify for the interview; Foreign graduates must validate their degree in the Dominican Republic and reside in the country, meeting the same requirements as Dominicans (general requirements); Candidates may compete for only one programme; residents have exclusive dedication (no private practice or teaching)