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Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Admissions and Benefits

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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
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Application Procedures

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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)
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International Applicants

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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.

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Benfits

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²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú stipend level: PGY -6, $67,910.

For additional information, visit the Graduate Medical Education site.