AO CMF Fellowships
Forecasted
AO CMF Fellowships support young surgeons through international clinical training at expert host centers to deepen craniomaxillofacial surgical skills and advance care through knowledge exchange.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend for 6–8 weeks; US benchmark USD 550 per week, adjusted by host country
Summary: International fellowships help young surgeons deepen craniomaxillofacial surgical expertise at selected AO CMF host centers worldwide.
Key Information: Active AO CMF membership and at least two years of total membership are required before applying.
Description
The AO Foundation, through AO CMF, offers short-term international fellowships for promising young surgeons dedicated to craniomaxillofacial surgery. Fellows learn from leading AO CMF experts at selected host centers, combining clinical practice, learning, and professional collaboration. The program aims to deepen surgical knowledge and skills while connecting fellows with AO CMF’s worldwide community.
Training opportunities span facial trauma, head and neck oncology, reconstruction, orthognathic and craniofacial surgery, and other CMF specialties. Host centers also offer areas such as cleft surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, and 3D virtual planning. Each fellowship lasts six to eight weeks. The experience emphasizes lifelong learning, knowledge exchange, mentorship, and continued involvement in advancing craniomaxillofacial care.
