Eligibility:
Practicing North American orthopaedic or general surgeon specializing in trauma surgery who has had extensive experience with AO techniques.
Application Procedures:
Applications can be obtained by writing AO North America, P.O. Box 308, Devon, Pennsylvania, 19333-0308. Completed applications with supporting documents must be received by November 15 of each year. Announcement of the recipient of the Fellowship will be made by January 31 of the following year. An application will consist of a completed application form, two letters of reference (one from the applicant's Chief of Service), a curriculum vitae, and a statement from the applicant which outlines thereasons why he wishes to participate in the Fellowship, and with whom and where he would like to take the Fellowship. Applications are to be submitted in complete form, Attn: Chairman of the Martin AllgöwerFellowship Committee, c/o AO North America (address above).
Prerequisites for Application to the Fellowshiop:
1. Graduation from an orthopaedic or general residency program.
2. Previous participation in the Basic (Current Concepts) AO/ASIF Course and an Advanced or Speciality AO Course.
3. Practical experience with AO techniques.
4. Specialty in trauma.
What is included in the Fellowship Award:
What is included in the Fellowship Award: The Fellowship will be granted for a minimum of three months and a maximumof six months, at a European AO trauma center. The award consists of roundtrip travel expenses for the Fellow to the site of the Fellowship, livingquarters for the Fellow (and his spouse, if she accompanies him), and amonthly stipend of $2,000 U.S. dollars to cover meals and incidentals.
The Fellowship Selection Committee:
The Selection Committee is chaired by a current or former Chairman of AO North America Musculoskeletal Education Committee and will be composed of at least vie active members of AO North America. Candidates who are active AO North American members will be given preference when the recipient of this aware is chosen.