This grant supports structured, expert-supervised orthopedic trauma surgery fellowships, providing advanced training and educational resources for post-graduate trauma fellows at approved institutions.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding supports institutional orthopedic trauma fellowship programs; amount varies by site and year; funds are paid directly to institutions and may not be used for indirect costs.
Summary: Supports post-graduate education in orthopedic trauma surgery through structured, expert-supervised fellowships and access to educational resources.
The AO Trauma North America Long-Term Fellowship Program is designed to advance post-graduate education in orthopedic trauma surgery. The program offers a transparent, structured fellowship experience at peer-approved orthopedic trauma institutions, supervised by a dedicated Fellowship Committee of expert surgeons. The fellowship emphasizes high-quality training, continuous program improvement based on feedback, and provides fellows with access to valuable resources including cadaver courses, webinars, research grants, and international experiences. Funding is provided directly to eligible trauma fellowship programs, supporting all trauma fellows within those programs.