Travelling Fellowships

ABC Travelling Fellowship

(American-British-Canadian)

The ABC Travelling Fellowship, conceived in 1948 by Dr. R.I. Harris of Toronto during his presidency of the American Orthopaedic Association, is a prestigious program fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange among orthopaedic surgeons from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. This fellowship not only enhances professional development but also strengthens ties within the global orthopaedic community.

General Information

The tour traditionally begins in the Spring of every odd year (i.e. 2027, 2029 etc.). During the even-numbered years (i.e. 2026, 2028 etc.), overseas Fellows visit North America, while Fellows from the United States and Canada tour abroad during the odd-numbered years. Fellows from the US and Canada will always visit Great Britain, but will alternate Australia and New Zealand with South Africa during their tour as ABC Fellows.

Two (2) Canadian candidates are selected by the COA’s Exchange Fellowships Committee for the tour.

Five (5) American candidates are selected by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) for the same tour.

2027 ABC Tour – Applications Open Until April 27

We are pleased to announce that the 2027 ABC travelling fellowship applications are now open.

The Exchange Fellowship Committee will select two Canadian fellows to join five American Orthopaedic Association fellows for an international fellowship tour in the spring of 2025. Fellows will visit orthopaedic centres in the United Kingdom and South Africa for approximately five weeks.

This fellowship opportunity is open to active COA members in good standing who are in the early-mid stages of their career/practice. Application Deadline: April 27, 2026.

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