Fellowship In Orthopedic Trauma

The Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine is an intensive, high-volume clinical training program focused on the comprehensive management of acute musculoskeletal injuries and complex trauma cases. The fellowship is centered at major trauma centers such as Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, a Level I trauma center, providing fellows with extensive exposure to emergency and operative care of fractures, polytrauma, pelvic and acetabular injuries, and complications of trauma surgery. Fellows work closely with a large multidisciplinary faculty team, benefiting from expertise across orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and research. The program emphasizes advanced surgical techniques, decision-making in high-acuity settings, and participation in cutting-edge research through dedicated laboratories in biomechanics, molecular biology, and clinical outcomes. Overall, the fellowship is designed to develop highly skilled orthopaedic trauma surgeons with strong clinical, operative, and academic capabilities, preparing them for independent practice and leadership roles in trauma surgery

1. Apply through the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) / SF Match system (centralized fellowship match)
2. Complete the online application within the specified match cycle
3. Submit required documents, typically including:
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. Personal Statement
6. Letters of Recommendation
4. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee
5. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
6. Final selection is done through the match result system