AO Trauma NA Named Fellowships by AO North America Inc. provide immersive, hands-on orthopedic trauma training for North American surgeons at leading AO trauma centers in North America and Europe.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates: April 30, 2027 (Martin Allgöwer Memorial Fellowship) | April 30, 2027 (Henry Hanff Fellowship Award)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,900 total per fellowship; round-trip airfare (up to $1,500) and stipend for lodging, meals, and incidentals; duration varies by fellowship (4–8 weeks or 1–6 months).
Summary: Supports North American surgeons, residents, and fellows in immersive orthopedic trauma fellowships at AO trauma clinics in North America or Europe.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one Named Fellowship per cycle; AO Trauma membership required.
AO Trauma North America Named Fellowships offer practicing surgeons, residents, and fellows from North America opportunities to participate in short-term, immersive educational experiences at AO trauma clinics across North America and Europe. These fellowships are designed to deepen clinical expertise in orthopedic trauma, foster professional growth, and promote international exchange of surgical techniques and ideas. Named awards—including the Martin Allgöwer Memorial Fellowship and the Henry Hanff Fellowship Award—support recipients in gaining hands-on clinical experience, networking with leading trauma clinicians, and contributing to the advancement of trauma care.