AO Spine fellowship

Providing additional experience in surgical techniques for fully trained orthopedic and neurosurgeons interested in spine surgery

Fellowship program

The AO Spine Fellowship Program offers a unique educational experience to the most promising young surgeons in the entire field of spine surgery. With this program, AO Spine provides a gateway to our worldwide network and fosters cross-pollination and networking opportunities across our global community.

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from leading AO Spine experts in the carefully selected and renowned centers, covering the entire scope of spine surgical procedures performed around the world.

The call for application for the 2025 AO Spine program is now open until June 2, 2024. 

Fellowship opportunities

Select the region you reside in for further information

  • Asia Pacific resident

    Guidelines:

    Fellowship guidelines

    Applications:

    AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship Program

    The call for application for the 2025 AO Spine program is now open until June 2, 2024.

    APPLY HERE

     

    If you have any questions, please contact fellowshipAOSAP@aospine.org

  • Europe and Southern Africa resident

    Guidelines:

    Short-term fellowship guidelines

    Applications:

    AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship Program

    The call for application for the 2025 AO Spine program is now open until June 2, 2024.

    APPLY HERE

     

    If you have any questions, please contact fellowshipsEU@aospine.org.

  • Latin America resident

    Guidelines:

    Fellowship guidelines

    Applications: 

    Short-term: The call for application for the 2025 AO Spine program is now open until June 2, 2024.

    APPLY HERE

     

    Associate fellow: Click here 

    International Exchange: The call for applications for 2024 is not open yet.

    If you have any questions, please contact fellowship.latam@aofoundation.org

  • Middle East and Northern Africa resident

    Guidelines:

    Short-term fellowship guidelines

    Applications:

    AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship Program

    The call for application for the 2025 AO Spine program is now open until June 2, 2024.

    APPLY HERE


    If you have any questions, please contact fellowshipsME@aospine.org.

  • North America resident

    Applications:

    AO Spine North America offers long-term fellowships for North American residents. For further information, please visit AO North America website.

    If you have any questions, please contact fellowship@aona.org.

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers

AO Spine Host Centers

Explore our network of experienced Fellowship Host Centers