Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship Grant

The Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship honors a dedicated North American orthopedic resident interested in trauma surgery. This prestigious award offers a unique opportunity for short-term training at a European AO trauma center, promoting excellence in clinical practice and teaching. It includes funding for airfare and a stipend for accommodations and meals. At the fellowship's conclusion, participants must submit a report detailing their experiences, contributing to the AO Trauma North America newsletter and sharing insights at the annual OTA meeting.

Our mission and purpose
AO North America's purpose is to be a validated, credible resource for the continuous professional development of surgeons.
A short-term AO Trauma North America-sponsored fellowship in a European trauma clinic, this award recognizes a practicing North America resident for exceptional interest in the area of orthopedic trauma.
The history of this fellowship dates back to the late 1970's when North American AO friend and colleague Jack McDaniel was tragically killed in a plane accident in the Sierras. This fellowship was named in his honor and has been awarded, yearly, to a single outstanding surgeon committed to teaching and the clinical practice of fracture surgery, as was Jack himself, an outstanding, practicing surgeon.
Funding & deliverables
The Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship will be granted for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months at a European AO trauma center. The award consists of round-trip airfare expenses (up to $1,500) to the site of the fellowship and a stipend to cover lodging, meals, and incidentals.
At the end of the fellowship, a report must be submitted providing a summary on the fellowship experience. This report will be reviewed by the AO Trauma North America Fellowship Committee and adapted into an article for publication in the AO Trauma North America newsletter. In addition, you may be asked to present a short testimonial describing your fellowship experience as a part of the AO Trauma North America Fellows Reception held during the annual OTA meeting.

Eligibility

This fellowship is offered to North American orthopedic residents specializing in trauma surgery. Candidate must be a subscribing member of AO Trauma and have completed the following:Extensive experience with AO techniquesCompleted all but the final year of training in their specialty at the time of activation of the fellowship OR Within one year of the completion of their formal training OR Within one year of completion of a fellowship immediately following their formal trainingApplicants may only apply to one Named Fellowship per application cycle. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Candidate must be a subscribing member of AO Trauma