The Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship from AO North America Inc. supports orthopedic trauma trainees in a 1–3 month immersive research and clinical experience at a European trauma center.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates: April 30, 2027
Funding Amounts: Round-trip airfare up to $1,500 plus stipend for 1–3 months to cover lodging, meals, and incidentals
Summary: Supports North American orthopedic trauma trainees for a 1–3 month immersive fellowship at a European trauma clinic.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one AO Trauma NA Named Fellowship per cycle.
This fellowship provides North American orthopedic residents or fellows specializing in trauma surgery with the opportunity to spend one to three months at a European AO trauma center. The program is designed to foster professional growth by immersing participants in innovative trauma surgery practices, encouraging cross-continental knowledge exchange, and broadening their clinical and technical skills. Recipients are expected to submit a report on their experience, which may be published and/or presented at an AO Trauma North America event.