Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship

DEADLINE: May 1, 2008

This fellowship was developed to promote better understanding and communication regarding injuries or conditions involving the structures of the Upper Extremity. This opportunity will be available on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon between the ages of 35 and 45 years, interested in the study and advancement of understanding of injuries to the Upper Extremity. Preference will be given to those who have established an academic record of accomplishment. The stipend will permit visits to several centers, worldwide, that can match their facilities with the applicant’s interest. The fellow will write a report of the experience, which will be considered for publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

The Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship consists of:

  • Traveling Fellowship arranged by winner (travel to take place in 2008 or 2009)
  • Award Certificate
  • Waiver of 2009 ISAKOS Congress Registration Fee
  • Presentation of fellowship report at the ISAKOS Congress to be held April 5-9, 2009 in Osaka, Japan
  • Submission of report to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for consideration for publication

By way of submitting my application for this fellowship, I agree to the terms and conditions of the Fellowship and verify I will be between the ages of 35 and 45 years on April 5, 2009.

To apply for the Upper Extremity Traveling Fellowship you must prepare the below documents to upload to the online application.

  1. Interest and Application Essay
      - In 250 words or less, indicate your interest in the upper extremity and reasons for applying for this fellowship.
  2. Academic Goals and Opportunities Essay
      - In 100 words or less, indicate your academic goals and opportunities to teach.
  3. Curriculum Vitae
      - Please ensure your CV includes the following:
    • Orthopaedic training, including fellowships
    • List of Publications
    • Awards
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
      - Copies of the letters of recommendation may be uploaded, faxed or emailed to the ISAKOS Office however the original copy must also be mailed to the ISAKOS Office at the below address by the SUBMISSION DEADLINE OF October 1, 2008.

    THE UPPER EXTREMITY TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP
    c/o ISAKOS
    2678 Bishop Drive, Suite 250
    San Ramon, CA 94583 USA
    FAX: +1 (925) 807-1199
    awards@isakos.com