THE BIENIAL HIP SOCIETY-BRITISH HIP SOCIETY TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

The Hip Society is proud to partner with the British Hip Society to provide an exceptional exchange opportunity to two outstanding candidates from the United States and/or Canada.  Successful candidates will travel throughout the United Kingdom for a period of three-four weeks and will be hosted by world-renowned experts in adult hip reconstruction.  The program will include opportunities for scientific exchange, OR observations, close interaction with faculty, as well as social and cultural events.  Travel typically begins in late August, and culminates at the BOA Annual Meeting in September.  Fellows visit 6-7 centres in the United Kingdom. 

Application process for the 2028 program will begin in the fall of 2027.

Program Eligibility: 

• The program is open to board-certified or board-eligible practicing orthopaedic surgeons, permanently based in the United States or Canada.
• Applicants must be hip fellowship-trained orthopaedists within one (1) to five (5) years of completing fellowship.
• Applicants must be able to take 3-4 weeks away from home and practice in August-September.
• Applicants must be committed to the practice of hip surgery.
• Applicants must demonstrate documented interest in advancing hip surgery via publications, presentations, research.
• Former HS-BHS Traveling Fellows are INELIGIBLE to reapply. 

BEFORE you begin your application, have the following items ready: 

1. Your updated CV
2. Your most recent headshot (in digital format)
3. The details of your education, training, employment, etc.
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation - IMPORTANT!
5. A well-written personal statement - IMPORTANT!