Requirements for the fellowship:
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Graduate from an approved ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency program
- Completed Fellowship Application through SF Match
- Letter of reference from the residency program director
- Physician licensure issued by the Texas Medical Board
- A CPR certification (ACLS or ATLS)
- DEA certification
- NPI certification
Application Procedures
Apply to this fellowship through the . Universal or other application forms are not accepted. Only completed applications through the San Francisco Match are reviewed by the fellowship’s program director.
All applicants are requested to submit a valid e-mail address and contact telephone number on the SFMatch application.
The following documents must be submitted to be considered for a position in the fellowship:
- Completed SF Match application including a passport-size photo
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Four letters of recommendation (one must be from the dean of the medical school that the candidate attended, or a copy of the candidate’s Medical School Performance Evaluation).
- Medical school transcript and diploma
- Copy of USMLE Scores (Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3)
International Applicants
This fellowship program only accepts J-1 visa sponsorship. Documents required of international applicants include: USMLE test results (steps I, II, and III), ECFMG Certificate (see details below), TOEFL or ECFMG English exam results, FLEX (if taken), a Dean's Certification Form (a BCM form), a Medical diploma and English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document." Also required is a transcript and English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document. " Other additional required documents include a Mark sheet & English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document," a valid ECFMG certificate and page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document" and a Visa questionnaire—all completed applications are reviewed.
Benfits
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For additional information, visit the Graduate Medical Education site.