Clinical research fellowships
Transforming research ideas into publications in peer-reviewed journals
On-site training in Switzerland.
Bring your own data or research ideas, and the AO ITC Clinical Evidence team can...
- help you develop a sound clinical study protocol to be carried out in your home clinic.
- coach you on ethical conducts in clinical research, as well as project and data management.
- design statistically sound ways to analyze your data.
- coach you on the methodology of systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
- support you in data presentation and manuscript writing for journal submission.
Additionally, we provide logistic support in organizing travel to and from Switzerland and providing local accommodation.
Requirements
- Current member of AO Trauma or AO CMF
- Medical doctor (MD) with some orthopedic training or a dental diploma
- Have preferably published at least one clinical investigation in a peer-reviewed journal
- For AO Trauma applicants:
- AO Principles Course completed (certificate required)
- Proposed project is on the topic of fracture/trauma care
- Willing and able to dedicate at least 10 percent of time to clinical research
- Ability to work in a team
- Proficient in spoken and written English
Application deadline:
AO CMF: August 24, 2026
AO Trauma: September 28, 2026
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How to apply
1. Download the application package
2. Carefully complete or prepare the following documents:
- Signed application form (electronic signature is acceptable)
- Fellowship Project Outline form
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications and major lectures given by the applicant
- Copy of medical school diploma
- Copy of AO Principles Course Certificate (only for AO Trauma candidates)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- 1 recent passport size photograph
- Copy of ethical approval from competent authorities (only for fellows bringing their own database for analysis), including a translation to English
3. Use the application link to create a login and submit the required documents.
4. Applicants will be informed about the decision by email.
“This clinical research fellowship experience with the AO exceeded my expectations.”
Ayesha Saeed, AO Trauma member, Senior Registrar, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
“This clinical research fellowship experience with the AO exceeded my expectations.”
Ayesha Saeed, AO Trauma member, Senior Registrar, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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Clinical Evidence
AO ITC clinical research to global standards (ISO 14155 and ICH GCP), drawing on in-house medical and scientific expertise.
Completed studies
We transform ideas into clinical study protocols. AO clinical studies are divided into 5 phases: idea, planning, execution, analysis, and publication.