ISKSAA 2026 Fellowships

We had announced 155 Clinical Fellowships for ISKSAA 2026 ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months in India and Abroad ( UK, USA, Australia & Europe ) only for ISKSAA Life members with some long term fellowships also. These fellowships will be focussed on Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine and most of them will be Visitations and will be partly to fully self funded by the fellows. ISKSAA members who attended the interviews during ISKSAA LEEDS 2025 in June 2025 and at the new ISKSAA Secretariat at CENTER FOR SPORTS INJURY, B-5/4, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029 during ISKSAA LEEDS 2025 on 7th December 2025 both physically and virtually were eligible. EXPONENTIAL WEIGHTAGE WAS GIVEN FOR JAJS SUBMISSIONS & PUBLICATIONS.

Since 2015, ISKSAA has laid out marking criteria for shortlisting of the candidates. You may view these at

MARKING CRITERIA FOR ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS

After scrutinising the CV's, and required paperwork along with personal interviews, around 115 candidates were finally selected for Clinical fellowships from this year and the rest have been placed on a waiting list.
We may expect another increase of around 40 seats for fellowships which will be offered in priority to the waitlisted candidates.

RESULTS OF ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS

*IMPORTANT *
The selected candidates after interview will have to submit a deposit of Rs 20000/- ( 300 USD ) for an Indian Fellowship or Rs 30000/- ( 500 USD ) for an International Fellowship by 6th JANUARY 2026 to retain their slot otherwise the fellowship will be granted to the next on waiting list.

This is only for the candidates selected in the December Interviews. Those selected in June 2025 have already submitted their deposits and do NOT need to do anything.

After successful completion of the fellowship and submission of the fellowship report, ISKSAA will refund the deposit minus admin charges ( 25% ) to the candidate. Also, the candidate has to complete visa formalities 2-3 month prior to the fellowship and send a copy of the same to the ISKSAA office otherwise the fellowship will be granted to the next on waiting list and the deposit will be forfeited.
#In case the candidate is unable to complete the fellowship for any reason whatsoever or refuses to attend the fellowship and/or does not submit the report, the deposit will be forfeited and the amount will be used to providing further funding for future fellowships. Payment Details are on the website.

YOU ARE REQUESTED TO DO THE PAYMENT BEFORE THE FINAL DEADLINE 6TH JANUARY 2026 AND MAIL US BACK ON isksaafellowships@gmail.com WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER CLEARLY WRITTEN ON THE SUBJECT LINE AND MODE OF PAYMENT ALONG WITH PAYMENT DETAILS MENTIONED.

PAYMENT DETAILS

FURTHER INFO ON DATES AND TIMING OF FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE DONE AFTER PAYMENT BY 15TH of January 2026. FULL EFFORTS WILL BE DONE TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR DATE REQUESTS.

You will be sent your official fellowship selection letters by the 15th of January 2026 after which you can communicate with your designated supervisor. YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR DESIGNATED SUPERVISORS PRIOR TO THIS OR YOUR FELLOWSHIP MAY BE LIABLE FOR CANCELLATION.



For any further queries, please contact:
ISKSAA SECRETARIAT
Dr Pushpinder Bajaj
ISKSAA PRESIDENT
CENTER FOR SPORTS INJURY
B-5/4, SAFDARJUNG ENCLAVE, NEW DELHI -110029, INDIA
TEL : +91-11-41223333 ( 20 LINES )
MOBILE : +91-9811056525
EMAIL : psbajaj@hotmail.com /
drpsbajaj@gmail.com / isksaapresident@gmail.com
Knee Surgery
Dr Lalit Maini
ISKSAA CHAIRMAN
22, SAMACHAR APARTMENTS, MAYUR VIHAR PH I EXT.
NEW DELHI, INDIA
MOBILE : +91-9968604324
EMAIL : lalit_maini@rediffmail.com
Knee Surgery

ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( AUSTRALIA ) = 12 POSITIONS

CODE

FELLOWSHIP

FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS

NO. OF POSTS

COUNTRY

001

ISKSAA JRC AUSTRALIA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ADULT JOINT RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

( HIP AND KNEE )

 10

AUSTRALIA

DURATION & TIMING

MARCH 2026 : 2 POSTS

APRIL/MAY 2026 : 2 POSTS

JUNE / JULY 2026 : 2 POSTS

AUG / SEPT 2026 : 2 POSTS

OCT / NOV 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

PROF J KRISHNAN

DR SUNIL P REDDY

LOCATION

  • THE JOINT REPLACEMENT CLINIC , ADELAIDE
  • ASHFORD HOSPITAL ,
  • CALVARY CENTRAL DISTRICTS HOSPITAL ,
  • NORTH EASTERN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

DESCRIPT

PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO ARTHROPLASTY OF THE KNEE AND HIP INCLUDING PRIMARY AND REVISION SURGERY. SURGERIES ROUTINELY PERFORMED INCLUDE COMPUTER-NAVIGATED TKR, DAA-THR, SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY USING PSI AND KNEE AND SHOULDER RECONSTRUCTIVE ARTHROSCOPY. OBSERVERS CAN EXPECT TO ATTEND 12-14 OPERATING THEATER SESSIONS OVER THE 4 WEEK PERIOD. DEPENDING ON SUBSPECIALITY INTERESTS AND THEATRE TIME AVAILABILITY, ADDITIONAL OPERATING SESSIONS MAYBE AVAILABLE TO OBSERVE.

RESEARCH COMPONENT: OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS DURING AND AFTER THE PROGRAM. DATA INCLUDING PROMS AND ERAS PARAMETERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS IN ALL ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS.

FUNDING

STIPEND 1000 AUD

002

ISKSAA SPORTSMED TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY , ARTHROPLASTY & SPORTS MEDICINE

2

AUSTRALIA

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

MARCH 2026 – 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR NICK WALLWORK

LOCATION

SPORTS MED HOSPITAL , ADELAIDE

FUNDING

FREE ACCOMODATION

ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( UK ) = 66 POSITIONS

CODE

FELLOWSHIP

FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS

NO. OF POSTS

COUNTRY

003

ISKSAA BOA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE

2

UK

DURATION & TIMING

2 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER BOA ( LONDON 22-24TH SEPTEMBER 2026 ) – 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR SANJEEV ANAND

LOCATION

LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION

DESCRIPT

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . THE FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BOA WITH FREE REGISTRATION

FUNDING

FREE BOA REGISTRATION

004

ISKSAA BASK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE

2

UK

DURATION & TIMING

2 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER BASK ( 14-15TH APRIL 2026 GLASGOW ) – 2 SLOTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR SANJEEV ANAND

LOCATION

LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION

DESCRIPT

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . THE FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BASK WITH FREE REGISTRATION

FUNDING

FREE BASK REGISTRATION

005

ISKSAA LEEDS TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE & SHOULDER

4

UK

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR SANJEEV ANAND

LOCATION

LEEDS & YORKSHIRE REGION

DESCRIPT

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES .

FUNDING

NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES

006

ISKSAA OSWESTRY SPINE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SPINE SURGERY

2

UK

DURATION

 2 WEEKS

TIMING

2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR BIRENDER BALAIN

LOCATION

ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL , OSWESTRY

DESCRIPT

FELLOWS WILL GET A CHANCE TO OBSERVE COMPLEX SPINAL SURGERY INCLUDING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY AND FESS FOR LUMBAR DISCECTOMY AND DECOMPRESSION ALONG WITH SPINE FIXATION AND DEFORMITY CORRECTIONS .

FUNDING

NONE

007

ISKSAA LIVERPOOL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

HAND & UPPER LIMB SURGERY

2

UK

DURATION

 2 WEEKS

TIMING

2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR VIJAY BHALAIK

LOCATION

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

DESCRIPT

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES . MAIN EXPOSURE WILL BE IN HAND AND UPPER LIMB SURGERY INCLUDING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY OF THE SHOULDER , WRIST AND HAND .

FUNDING

NONE

008

ISKSAA BRADFORD TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY KNEE AND SPORTS SURGERY

2

UK

DURATION

 2 WEEKS

TIMING

2026 : 2 POSTS OPEN DATE

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR STEPHEN GUY

LOCATION

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

DESCRIPT

FELLOWS WILL GET A CHANCE TO OBSERVE ALL KINDS OF KNEE SURGERIES INCLUDING SPORTS SURGERY AND COMPUTOR NAVIGATED OSTEOTOMY AND JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY .

FUNDING

NONE

009

ISKSAA BOSTAA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY , SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROPLASTY

2

UK

DURATION & TIMING

3 WEEKS INCLUDING BOSTAA CONFERENCE

( NOVEMBER 2026 ) : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR NEIL JAIN

LOCATION

TBC

DESCRIPT

THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES 4 BOSTAA CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE ACROSS UK SPENDING ABOUT 2-3 DAYS AT EACH CENTRE . IT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME WITH DIFFERENT CONSULTANTS AT THESE CENTRES MAINLY IN ARTHROSCOPY , SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROPLASTY. . IT WILL BE FOLLOWED BY ATTENDENCE AT THE BOSTAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

FUNDING

FREE REGISTRATION TO THE BOSTAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

010

ISKSAA EDGE HILL / WRIGHTINGTON TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROPLASTY / SOFT TISSUE ( UPPER & LOWER LIMB )

OR

PELVIC SURGERY

4

UK

DURATION

2 WEEKS

DURATION & TIMING

MAY 2026 : 4 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATORS

PROF PUNEET MONGA ( UPPER LIMB SURGEON ) & PROF RAJ MURALI ( WRIGHTINGTON MCh PROGRAM CHAIR )

LOCATION

WRIGHTINGTON , WIGAN & LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

DESCRIPT

YOU WOULD BE PLACED IN THE REGION HOSPITALS . BESIDES THE HOSPITAL VISITATIONS , YOU WOULD BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE MCh TRAINING CLASSES OVER THE WEEKENDS . YOU WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A LECTURE IN THE MCh TEACHING , AGREE TO SUPERVISE ANY THESIS IF REQUIRED BY CANDIDATES , AGREE TO VISIT EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY DURING YOUR STAY AND TAKE PART IN ANY COLLABORATIVE VENTURES .

WRIGHTINGTON HOSPITAL WAS MADE FAMOUS BY SIR JOHN CHARNLEY, DEVELOPER OF THE MODERN HIP REPLACEMENT. IT ALSO HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND ACTIVE UPPER LIMB UNITS IN THE WORLD, WITH 14 UPPER LIMB SURGEONS SPECIALISING IN COMPLEX AND REVISION UPPER LIMB SURGERY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE www.wrightington.com .

YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE HOSPITAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM OR ASSIST WITH ANY SURGERY OR DIRECTLY PARTAKE IN CLINICAL ACTIVITIES, BUT WOULD BE WELCOME TO JOIN THE WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIT.

FUNDING

STIPEND 100 GBP

011

ISKSAA ABERDEEN TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

SHOULDER

6

UK

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – APRIL 2026 : 2 POSTS

MAY – AUG 2026 : 2 POSTS

SEPT – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR KAPIL KUMAR

LOCATION

NORTH OF SCOTLAND

DESCRIPT

THIS IS BUSY ELECTIVE UNIT WITH 20 CONSULTANTS OF WHOM 4 SPECIALISE IN SHOULDER SURGERY. THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES SPENDING TIME AT THE ELECTIVE UNIT AT WOODEND HOSPITAL, ABERDEEN OBSERVING KNEE AND SHOULDER SURGERY. HOWEVER, IF THE FELLOWS WISH THEN EXPOSURE TO LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY AND TRAUMA CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED.

APRIL AND SEPTEMBER FELLOWSHIPS MAY INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE ARTHREX CADAVERIC LAB IN BIRMINGHAM

OCTOBER FELLOWSHIPS WOULD INCLUDE FREE REGISTRATION TO ABERDEEN SHOULDER MEETING

FUNDING

NONE

2 FELLOWSHIPS IN OCTOBER WOULD INCLUDE FREE REGISTRATION TO ABERDEEN SHOULDER MEETING

012

ISKSAA BIRMINGHAM PATELLOFEMORAL & ROBOTIC JOINT REPLACEMENT TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY KNEE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS PATELLOFEMORAL PATHOLOGIES AND ROBOTIC KNEE SURGERY WITH 4 ROBOTS FROM DIFFERENT COMPANIES

6

UK

DURATION

2 -3 WEEKS

DURATION & TIMING

JAN – APRIL 2026 : 2 POSTS

MAY – AUG 2026 : 2 POSTS

SEPT – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

PROF TANVEER ASHRAF

LOCATION

BIRMINGHAM

Organised by The Birmingham Knee School

This prestigious Visiting Surgeon Programme (VSP) offers a unique opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons to enhance their understanding and surgical expertise in the management of complex knee conditions specially the problems of the Patellofemoral Joint of the knee.

Host Institutions

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH), Birmingham
ROH is one of the few specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the United Kingdom and serves as a tertiary referral centre. With 14 dedicated orthopaedic theatres and 32 orthopaedic consultants—six of whom specialise in various aspects of knee pathology—it attracts patients with complex patellofemoral conditions from across the country. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in managing intricate knee problems and advanced surgical interventions.

University Hospitals Birmingham. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A major trauma centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital sees a high volume of major and polytrauma cases. It offers a dedicated acute knee service, treating patients with injuries such as tibial plateau fractures and multiligament knee injuries. The hospital combines trauma and specialist care, making it an ideal setting for learning both emergency and elective knee management.

The Heartlands HospitalSolihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham are also part of the University Hospital group involved with Trauma and Elective Knee treatment pathway and will form a part of the Visiting Surgeon Programme.

Visiting programme overview:

Over the course of two weeks, the fellow will be immersed in a variety of clinical and surgical environments, including:

  • Acute and elective knee clinics
  • Specialist patellofemoral clinics
  • Gain understanding and exposure to Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Hands-on theatre exposure, with opportunities to scrub (for a closer look) in on complex surgical procedures such as:
    • MPFL (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament) reconstruction
    • Tibial Tubercle (TT) transfer
    • Trochleoplasty
    • Various osteotomy techniques
    • Multiligament knee reconstructions
    • Total and partial knee arthroplasty procedures
    • Robotic Knee replacement surgery
  • There are four dedicated Knee surgeons involved in this programme and the visitor will benefit from each of these surgeons by attending their clinic and operating theatres.
  • As part of the programme the visitor attends an educational event like the Regional Knee meeting or a seminar
  • There is ample opportunity for networking and establishing links for future discussions and collaborative work.

This visiting programme provides an in-depth look at the full spectrum of knee surgery—from acute trauma to elective realignment and reconstruction procedures—under the mentorship of internationally recognised specialists.

FUNDING

ADMIN FEES 50 GBP

013

ISKSAA MIDLANDS UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

 HIP , KNEE & SHOULDER

2

UK

DURATION

2-3 WEEKS

TIMING

JUNE – JULY 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR JAVED IQBAL

LOCATION

MANOR HOSPITAL & WALSALL NHS ACUTE HEALTHCARE TRUST , WEST MIDLANDS AREA

DESCRIPT

THIS IS A BUSY ELECTIVE & TRAUMA UNIT WITH EXPOSURE TO HIP , KNEE, SHOULDER & SPORTS SURGERY. ROBOTIC ARTHROPLASTY AND PSI GUIDED OSTEOTOMIES EXPERIENCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE

FUNDING

NONE

014

ISKSAA LANCASHIRE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY UPPER LIMB MAINLY SHOULDER & ELBOW

( HIP/KNEE ; FOOT/ANKLE )

8

UK

DURATION

3 WEEKS

TIMING

MAY – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – AUGUST 2026 : 2 POSTS

OCTOBER 2026 : 2 POSTS

NOVEMBER 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR MAKARAM SRINIVASAN

LOCATION

LANCASHIRE

DESCRIPT

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS TRUST ROYAL BLACKBURN HOSPITAL OFFERING TRAUMA SERVICES AND BURNLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL DOING THE ELECTIVE SURGERIES . YOU WOULD BE WITH THE UPPER LIMB SPECIALISED UNIT AT BURNLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL DEALING WITH ALL KINDS OF SHOULDER , ELBOW , WRIST AND HAND DISORDERS .

FUNDING

NONE

015

ISKSAA KENT TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY UPPER LIMB & LOWER LIMB AND TRAUMA .

OPTIONAL FOOT & ANKLE

8

UK

DURATION

3 WEEKS

TIMING

 FEB / MARCH 2026 : 2 POSTS

JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

SEPT 2026 : 2 POSTS

OCT / NOV 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR SANDEEP KOHLI

LOCATION

KENT SOUTH EAST LONDON

DESCRIPT

THIS IS A BUSY TRAUMA AND ELECTIVE UNIT . THERE IS AN EXCELLENT MIX OF ELECTIVE UPPER LIMB AND LOWER LIMB SURGERY WITH FOOT & ANKLE ALSO . THERE IS ALSO A WIDE TRAUMA EXPOSURE .

THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE TIME WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMB TEAMS WITH OPTIONAL FOOT & ANKLE OR TRAUMA TEAMS .

FELLOWS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPTION OF ATTENDING THE FRCS ORTH REVISION COURSE HELD AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON DURING THAT TIME .

FUNDING

NONE

016

ISKSAA WEST YORKSHIRE UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SOFT TISSUE KNEE & SPORTS SURGERY

4

UK

DURATION & TIMING

02/03/26-16/03/26 : 2 POSTS

09/11/26 – 23/11/26 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR OSMAN RIAZ

LOCATION

CALDERDALE & HUDDERSFIELD NHS TRUST , WEST YORKSHIRE REGION

DESCRIPT

CALDERDALE ROYAL HOSPITAL AND HUDDERSFIELD ROYAL INFIRMARY HOSPITALS HAS A LARGE TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENT IN THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES .

FUNDING

NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES

017

ISKSAA MID YORKSHIRE UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SOFT TISSUE KNEE & SPORTS SURGERY

4

UK

DURATION & TIMING

MAR - APRIL 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR VISHAL RAJPUT

LOCATION

PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL , MID YORKSHIRE REGION

DESCRIPT

MIDYORKSHIRE NHS TRUST HOSPITALS HAS A LARGE TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENT IN THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES .

FUNDING

NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES

018

ISKSAA EAST MIDLANDS UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

HIP & KNEE

4

UK

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR ROHIT RAMBANI

LOCATION

EAST MIDLANDS REGION

DESCRIPT

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE NHS TRUST TEACHING HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES .

FUNDING

NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £250 ADMIN CHARGES

032

ISKSAA WEST BIRMINGHAM UK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

UPPER AND LOWER LIMB

4

UK

DURATION

2-3 WEEKS

TIMING

MAY 2026 : 2 POSTS

OCTOBER 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

MR ATUL MALIK

LOCATION

WEST BIRMINGHAM REGION

DESCRIPT

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS ALONG WITH MIDLAND METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENTS OF THE REGION OFFERING A RANGE OF BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIALISED ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES .

FUNDING

NONE / HOSPITAL CHARGES £50 ADMIN CHARGES

ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( EUROPE ) = 10 POSITIONS

CODE

FELLOWSHIP

FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS

NO. OF POSTS

COUNTRY

019

ISKSAA ITALY TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

6

ITALY

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

MARCH 2026 : 2 POSTS – 2 POSTS

APRIL 2026 : 2 POSTS

OCT 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR PAOLO PALADINI

LOCATION

CERVESI HOSPITAL , CATTOLICA , ITALY

DESCRIPT

THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO BOTH OPEN AND ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL TYPES OF ELBOW & SHOULDER DISORDERS IN A HIGH-VOLUME TERTIARY REFERRAL PRACTICE (30 SURGICAL PROCEDURES PER WEEK) . THE EXPOSURE WILL INCLUDE ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURES INCLUDING COMPLEX PROCEDURES .

FUNDING

NONE

020

ISKSAA FRANCE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

2

FRANCE

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

 MARCH – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR PASCAL GLEYZE MD

LOCATION

BELFORT , FRANCE

DESCRIPT

THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO BOTH OPEN AND ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL TYPES OF SHOULDER DISORDERS .

YOU WILL FOLLOW AND ASSIST ALL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND OFFICE CONSULTATIONS OF DR. GLEYZE - SPORT AND ARTHROSCOPIC UNIT IN MIOTTE PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN BELFORT , PART OF THE VIVALTO SANTE GROUP

FUNDING

NONE

021

ISKSAA SWITZERLAND TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

2

SWITZERLAND

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR PASCAL GLEYZE MD

LOCATION

MONTREUX , SWITZERLAND

DESCRIPT

THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO BOTH OPEN AND ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL TYPES OF SHOULDER DISORDERS .

YOU WILL FOLLOW AND ASSIST ALL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND OFFICE CONSULTATIONS OF DR. GLEYZE - SPORT AND ARTHROSCOPIC UNIT IN CLINIQUE CIC IN MONTREUX , PART OF THE VIVALTO SANTE GROUP

FUNDING

NONE

ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( USA ) = 8 POSITIONS

CODE

FELLOWSHIP

FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS

NO. OF POSTS

COUNTRY

022

ISKSAA COLUMBIA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

HIP PRESERVATION & RECONSTRUCTION & KNEE ARTHROSCOPY

8

USA

DURATION

4 WEEKS

TIMING

1ST SLOT : APRIL 2026 – 4 POSTS

2ND SLOT : OCTOBER 2026 – 4 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

AJAY AGGARWAL, MD

LOCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

DESCRIPT

THE FELLOWSHIP WILL INVOLVE COMPREHENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HIP JOINT PRESERVATION, HIP ARTHROSCOPY, HIP IMPINGEMENT PROCEDURES, AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT WITH ROBOTIC SURGERIES ( MAKO ) . A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TREAT A BROAD RANGE OF HIP CONDITIONS BY COMBINING THE EXPERTISE OF A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, RADIOLOGISTS, PHYSIATRISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND RESEARCHERS.

THE FELLOWSHIP INVOLVES SPENDING 2-3 WEEKS AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA WITH POSSIBILITY OF VISITING FELLOWSHIP AT ANOTHER LOCATION DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST WITH PROF JOHN CLOHISY AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS, DR CHRIS LARSON AT MINNEAPOLIS & DR ASHEESH BEDI AT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN . ALSO WITH ACCESS TO CADAVER LAB/MODELS AT UNIVERSITY. 

ANY OTHER PARTICULAR INTERESTS LIKE IN KNEE MENISCAL TRANSPLANT, OSTEOCHONDRAL ALLOGRAFTS AND MULTILIGAMENT KNEE RECONSTRONSTRUCTION CAN SPEND TIME WITH PROF JAMES STANNARD, DEPT CHAIRMAN . OUR HIP AND KNEE PRESERVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION IS VERY BUSY UNIT WITH AVERAGE PROCEDURES >250 PER MONTH AMONG 4-5 SURGEONS

YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO SCRUB FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION .

FUNDING

NONE AS OF NOW

ISKSAA 2026 FELLOWSHIPS ( INDIA ) = 45 POSITIONS

CODE

FELLOWSHIP

FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS

NO. OF POSTS

COUNTRY

023

ISKSAA DELHI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

4

INDIA

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

PROF LALIT MAINI

LOCATION

10 CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AT DELHI WITH FREE REGISTRATION OF CADAVERIC EVENT / CONFERENCE

FUNDING

LOCAL HOSPITALITY

024

ISKSAA DELHI CSI FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE & SHOULDER WITH EXPOSURE IN ROBOTIC KNEE / TRAUMA / SPINE / FOOT ANKLE

4

INDIA

DURATION

6 MONTHS

TIMING

APRIL – SEPT 2026 : 1 POST

OCT 26 – MARCH 2027 : 2 POSTS

JAN – JUNE 2027 : 1 POST

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR PUSHPINDER BAJAJ

LOCATION

CENTER FOR SPORTS INJURY , NEW DELHI

FUNDING

IN HOUSE ACCOMODATION

MONTHLY STIPEND 30000/-

025

ISKSAA FORTIS DELHI FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE/SHOULDER

4

INDIA

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR GURINDER BEDI

LOCATION

FORTIS VASANT KUNJ HOSPITAL , NEW DELHI

FUNDING

NONE

026

ISKSAA BLK-MAX DELHI FELLOWSHIPS

LOWER LIMB ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY

3

INDIA

DURATION

4 MONTHS

TIMING

JAN – APRIL 2026 : 1 POST

MAY – AUGUST 2026 : 1 POST

SEPT – DEC 2026 : 1 POST

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR BHUSHAN NARIANI

LOCATION

BLK-MAX SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , NEW DELHI

FUNDING

MONTHLY STIPEND 50000/-

027

ISKSAA BIOTEK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY / ARTHROPLASTY

KNEE/SHOULDER

6

INDIA

DURATION

1 WEEK

TIMING / LOCATION & CHIEF COORDINATOR

JULY 2026 : 2 POSTS

Dr Sushal Shanthakumar

Manipal Hospital Hal road,

OCT 2026 : 2 POSTS

Dr Yashavanth Kumar

Hospital- M S Ramaiah Hospital

JAN 2027 : 2 POSTS

Dr Nithin Kumar Bejjenki

Hospital- Yashoda hospital

FUNDING

FULLY FUNDED

028

ISKSAA FORTIS MOHALI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & SPORTS MEDICINE

4

INDIA

DURATION

 2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN - MARCH 2026 : 2 POSTS

APRIL – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR MANIT ARORA

LOCATION

FORTIS MOHALI

FUNDING

NO FUNDING

029

ISKSAA MAX MOHALI TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

LOWER LIMB ARTHROSCOPY AND ARTHROPLASTY AND TRAUMA INCLUDING PELVI – ACETABULAR TRAUMA

12

INDIA

DURATION

2 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – FEB 2026 : 2 POSTS

MARCH – APRIL 2026 : 2 POSTS

MAY – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – AUG 2026 : 2 POSTS

SEPT – OCT 2026 : 2 POSTS

NOV – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR JATINDER SINGLA / DR SANDEEP GUPTA

LOCATION

MAX SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , MOHALI

FUNDING

NONE

030

ISKSAA PANCHKULA ISAKOS ACCREDITED 3 MONTHS TRAVELLING

FELLOWSHIPS

ARTHROSCOPY & ARTHROPLASTY / SPORTS MEDICINE

ISAKOS accredited fellowship

with complimentary registration for next ISAKOS conference and free ISAKOS membership for the year including online access to Journal of ISAKOS

4

INDIA

DURATION

 3 - 6 MONTHS

TIMING

JAN – MARCH 2026 : 1 POST

APRIL – JUNE 2026 : 1 POST

JULY – SEPT 2026 : 1 POST

OCT – DEC 2026 : 1 POST

CHIEF COORDINATOR

PROF RAVI GUPTA

LOCATION

PARAS HOSPITAL , PANCHKULA

FUNDING

MONTHLY STIPEND 50000/-

031

ISKSAA BATHINDA TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

KNEE & HIP ARTHROPLASTY & ORTHOPAEDICS WITH ROBOTIC JOINT REPLACEMENT

4

INDIA

DURATION

4 WEEKS

TIMING

JAN – JUNE 2026 : 2 POSTS

JULY – DEC 2026 : 2 POSTS

CHIEF COORDINATOR

DR P S NAGPAL

LOCATION

NAGPAL SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL , BATHINDA

OVER 1000 TKR/THR CASES / YEAR

FUNDING

STIPEND 25000/-

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