Applications are now open for the quarterly JRF Ortho Traveling Fellowships designed to provide you with OR live surgery exposure to osteochondral allografts, meniscus, and ligament repair — all in a dynamic and stimulating environment.These unique fellowship opportunities are designed to promote the exchange of knowledge and surgical expertise in the field of orthopedic surgery.
The JRF Ortho Fellowships support current sports medicine fellows, early practice ortho surgeons, or surgeons seeking to incorporate cartilage restoration procedures into their clinical practice. early-career orthopedic surgeons by offering unique training experiences led by distinguished faculty in different regions across the U.S.
Each quarter, three outstanding candidates will be selected for this unique experience — and one of those quarters will be dedicated entirely to an all-female cohort, with both faculty and fellows coming together to advance women in orthopedic surgery.
Fellows benefit from mentorship by renowned experts, travel costs are covered, and hands-on observation at leading medical centers. These programs foster cross-cultural exchange, encourage both domestic and global collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of clinical skills and orthopedic knowledge worldwide.
The JRF Ortho Fellowship is intended to foster the exchange of knowledge and skills in the field of sports orthopedic surgery, specifically in allografts. Fellows will have the opportunity to observe sports orthopedic surgeries performed by highly respected surgeons, discuss the surgical procedures, and discuss and share research experience.
The applicant should be able to speak English, have completed an orthopedic surgery residency and have a practice focusing on sports surgery. Applicants are required to submit:
(1) Letter of motivation with career goals (max 2 pages);
(2) Brief CV (max 2 pages), including date of birth, current and past affiliation, degrees, awards, and research interests;
(3) List of publications on cartilage treatment and joint preservation over the last five years (from 2020) with titles and journal references (optional).
Winter Fellowship dates: February 8 – 12, 2026
Southern California
Spring Fellowship dates: April 2026
Midwest/Oregon
Women’s Fellowship dates: Late Summer 2026
East Coast and Colorado
Fall Fellowship dates: Sept/Oct 2026
Colorado and Southern California
Note: JRF Ortho will cover all costs for transportation and accommodation, as well as several dinners with the local hosts.
Please register by the deadline listed below and please provide your preference of which fellowships you would be interested in or which would not work with your schedule.
Application deadline: October 1, 2025
Notification: November 15, 2025
To apply, please provide all the required information to: marketing@jrfortho.org.