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Orthopedic Fellowships

Advanced Training.
Lasting Impact.

Learn alongside recognized orthopedic specialists through immersive clinical experience, physician mentorship and research connected to patient care.

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Find the Fellowship That Fits Your Path

Compare eight current pathways across surgical subspecialties, clinical research and advanced physician assistant training.

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Physician Fellowship

Adult Joint Reconstruction

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Fellowship

Foot & Ankle

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Fellowship

Hand and Upper Extremity

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Research Fellowship

OCRI Clinical Research

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Fellowship

Spine

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Fellowship

Sports, Shoulder & Elbow

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Fellowship

Shoulder and Elbow

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Physician Assistant Fellowship

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Program overview, faculty, training experience, research and application details.

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Why Train Here

Built for the Next Stage of Your Career

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High-Volume Clinical Experience

Build confidence through broad case exposure and progressive responsibility across a diverse patient population, with increasing autonomy as you grow.

02

Specialist Mentorship

Learn directly from physicians who lead within their subspecialties and stay current with the latest techniques, evidence, and clinical best practices.

03

Research Support

Develop publication-quality work with access to the OrthoCarolina Research Institute and support for study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

04

Professional Community

Form relationships across a large physician-owned orthopedic network through shared learning, collaboration, and long-term professional connections.

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The Fellowship Experience

Learn Through Care, Research and Collaboration

While each fellowship is distinct, programs may combine immersive clinical training, structured education, research participation and progressive responsibility.

Clinical Experience

Diverse cases, specialized rotations and hands-on learning.

Education & Mentorship

Conferences, didactics and direct faculty guidance.

Research

Program-specific expectations supported by OCRI resources.

Community

Connection to fellows, alumni and physicians across the network.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Start With the Program That Matches Your Goals

Application requirements, timelines and submission methods vary by fellowship. Choose a program to review its current eligibility, materials, deadlines and contact information.

1

Choose a Program

Compare program focus, experience and faculty.

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Review Requirements

Confirm eligibility, deadlines and required materials.

3

Apply Through the Listed Path

Follow the program-specific SF Match or direct application process.

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