AO VET Fellowships
Forecasted
AO VET Fellowships from the AO Foundation provide advanced hands-on orthopedic and musculoskeletal training for veterinary surgeons at top centers worldwide.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline for the 2028 AO VET Fellowships, projected)
Funding Amounts: CHF 500 per week stipend for 2–12 weeks; ~15 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Intensive hands-on orthopedic and musculoskeletal training for veterinary surgeons at leading global centers.
Description
The AO VET Fellowships, provided by the AO Foundation, are designed for early- to mid-career veterinary surgeons interested in advanced orthopedic and musculoskeletal training. Fellows undertake placements of 2 to 12 weeks at select university hospitals or private clinics worldwide, under the mentorship of AO VET faculty surgeons. The program focuses on deepening knowledge and practical skills in orthopedic trauma care, fracture management, and related surgical techniques, while also integrating participants into a global network dedicated to veterinary orthopedic excellence.
