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.
The tour traditionally begins in the Spring of every odd year (i.e. 2025, 2027 etc.). During the even-numbered years (i.e. 2024, 2026 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.
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association is thrilled to announce Dr. Bheeshma Ravi and Dr. Prism Schneider as the 2025 ABC Travelling Fellows. Selected by the COA’s Exchange Fellowships Committee, Drs. Schneider and Ravi will represent Canada in this esteemed educational exchange, joining five American colleagues chosen by the American Orthopaedic Association. This year’s tour will explore leading orthopaedic sites across the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
Dr. Bheeshma Ravi, practicing at the Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Center, specializes in total joint arthroplasty and holds an Associate Scientist position at the Sunnybrook Research Institute. His academic credentials include a medical degree and a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Toronto, coupled with an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. His work focuses on improving outcomes for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures.
Dr. Prism Schneider, an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, serves as both an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon and a prominent academic figure. She has a comprehensive educational background with an MD, a PhD in Biomechanics, and Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowships from the University of Texas and McGill University. Dr. Schneider’s research is dedicated to understanding trauma-induced coagulopathy and enhancing surgical outcomes through innovative techniques and a precision medicine approach.
Learn more about the fellowship experience from the fellows themselves through past travel blogs or through the links below.
Please join us in congratulating Drs. Bheeshma Ravi and Prism Schneider on their selection for this distinguished fellowship. Their involvement in the 2025 ABC Tour signifies their remarkable achievements in orthopaedics and contributes significantly to the advancement of global orthopaedic practices.
