Call for applications for EFAS Fellowships

Why Apply?

If you are seeking a career-enhancing opportunity, looking to broaden your horizons, or wishing to distinguish yourself among your peers, this message is directed at you. The following information outlines two exceptional educational opportunities offered by EFAS in 2026, providing a chance to advance your professional journey.

EFAS–AOFAS Exchange Program

Continuing a tradition of excellence, EFAS and AOFAS are organizing the EFAS–AOFAS Exchange Program for the coming year. This programme begins with participation in the upcoming IFFAS/AOFAS Congress in Seattle and is followed by visits to three world-class centres in the United States: University of Washington in Seattle, SCOI in Los Angeles, and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia. Designed for fully trained young orthopaedic surgeons, this programme represents a significant step forward in your career and offers an outstanding opportunity to expand your professional network.

Deadline for application : Saturday 28th of March 2026.

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EFAS Travelling Fellowship

The EFAS Travelling Fellowship is a well-established programme that promises an extraordinary journey through five leading European centres. Successful applicants will be selected for one of two routes—Northwestern or Southeastern—where they will have the opportunity to experience best practices in the foot and ankle field across Europe.

Deadline for application : Saturday 28th of March 2026.

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Previous Fellows' Feedback

Both programmes have received extremely high ratings from previous fellows, many of whom described them as among the most rewarding professional experiences of their careers. Do not wait until the last minute, apply now. There is nothing to lose and an incredible opportunity to gain!