John Border Memorial Fellowship Grant

The John Border Memorial Fellowship offers North American orthopedic residents a unique opportunity to gain experience in European trauma clinics. Funded by AO Trauma North America, this fellowship lasts from one to three months, covering travel and living expenses. Recipients will present their experiences and may be invited to speak at future courses, enhancing professional development and fostering international collaboration in orthopedic trauma care.

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 with an emphasis on polytrauma.
Funding & deliverables
The John Border 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.
During the course the fellow will be asked to present a report about their clinical and academic fellowship experience and will have the opportunity to network and interact with faculty and residents. This report will be adapted into an article for publication in the AO Trauma North America newsletter. In addition, the European clinic will provide a report about the fellow and their experience upon completion of the fellowship.
After the course, the fellow may be invited to speak at an AO Trauma North America Residents’ Course within a year period following the completion of the fellowship, with travel and lodging paid by the course organization.

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: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 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

Ineligibility

Support for family members is not included.