Patellofemoral Traveling Fellowship

Made possible by a generous grant from the Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc.

History of the Award

The first ISAKOS Patellofemoral Traveling Fellowship was awarded in 2005 on behalf of ISAKOS and the Patellofemoral Foundation (PFF) providing an opportunity for young orthopaedic surgeons to travel to various medical sites around the world to learn more about patellofemoral disease and how well-respected expert physicians, surgeons and therapists are treating it. At each site the traveling fellow participates in patellofemoral research, patellofemoral surgical procedures, patient management or cadaver dissections in order to broaden their knowledge of the disease. The knowledge learned by the traveling fellow is invaluable and is then passed on to contemporaries, and patients.

2023-2025 Winners

Truls M. Straume-Næsheim MD, PhD NORWAY

Elizabeth Rose Dennis MD MS UNITED STATES

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2021-2023 Winners

Juan Martinez-Cano, MD, MSc, COLOMBIA

Maria Tuca, MD, CHILE

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2019-2021 Winners

Robert Magnussen, MD, MPH UNITED STATES

Marc Tompkins, MD UNITED STATES

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2017-2018 Winners

Sheanna Maine, FRACS, AUSTRALIA

Mauro Nuñez, MD, COSTA RICA

2015-2016 Winners

Jacqueline Louise Munch MD, USA

Nikolaos K. Paschos MD, PhD. USA

2013-2014 Winners

Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCSC, CANADA

Shital Parikh, MD, USA

2011-2012 Winners

Ashraf Abdelkafy, MD, EGYPT

Geraldo Luiz Schuck De Freitas, MD, BRAZIL

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2009-2010 Winners

Nicola Maffulli, UNITED KINGDOM

Christian Lattermann, USA

Petri Sillanpaa, FINLAND

Philip Schoettle, GERMANY

2007-2008 Winners

Elvire Servien, FRANCE

Christina Stukenborg, GERMANY

2005-2006 Winners

Ryosuke Kuroda, JAPAN

Karl F. Almqvist, BELGIUM

Purpose of the Award

The Patellofemoral Traveling Fellowships are available on a competitive basis to young orthopaedic surgeons interested in the study and advancement of understanding of the patellofemoral joint. Young Professionals are categorized as those 45 years of age or younger. The purpose of the fellowship is to promote better understanding and communication around the world regarding patellofemoral pain.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be current ISAKOS Members in good standing, and are required to submit two short essays (250 words or less), two letters of recommendation and their curriculum vitae. The first short essay must indicate their interest in the patellofemoral joint and reasons for applying for the fellowship and the second short essay should indicate their Academic Goals and Teaching Opportunities. Please ensure submitted CVs include orthopaedic training, including fellowships, list of publications and awards.

Applications are now closed.

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected by representatives of the ISAKOS Traveling Fellowship Committee, Knee Sports & Preservation Committee, and The Patellofemoral Foundation. Preference will be given to young orthopaedic surgeons (age 45 and younger) who have established an academic record of accomplishment.

Fellowship

Fellowships are awarded once every two years. The recipients will receive waived registration to the ISAKOS congress and will be presented with a framed certificate at the ISAKOS Congress.

Each fellowship recipient will receive assistance with travel and accommodations to several centers. Fellows must complete travel within the designated term and must document their travels, with a written report of the experience.

Note: Individuals are only permitted to receive one fellowship per lifetime. ISAKOS fellowship recipients, if not already an ISAKOS Member, are required to become an ISAKOS Member prior to receiving their award. One year of Membership dues will be waived in the year of Congress.