AO Spine Short-term International Fellowship
Forecasted
AO Spine Short-term International Fellowship supports surgeons with clinical training alongside AO Spine experts worldwide to deepen surgical skills, build mentoring connections, and advance spine care.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend benchmark of USD 550 per week in the United States; country-adjusted support for 4–12 weeks
Summary: Supports short-term international clinical training with AO Spine experts to advance surgical skills, mentorship, and professional connections.
Key Information: Active AO Spine membership and at least two years of total membership are required before applying.
Description
The AO Spine Short-term International Fellowship is an educational program offered by the AO Foundation through AO Spine. It provides additional experience in spine surgical techniques for fully trained surgeons through placements lasting four to twelve weeks at designated host centers worldwide. Fellows learn from leading AO Spine faculty and gain exposure to advanced techniques and the full spectrum of spine surgical procedures, including care for degenerative, infectious, deformity, and oncologic conditions.
The program combines clinical development with mentorship, cross-border knowledge exchange, and professional networking. It seeks highly motivated young surgeons who want to deepen their expertise, advance their careers in spine care, and grow as future leaders. AO Spine aims to select fellows who will continue contributing to and remaining connected with its global community.
