The AANA Traveling Fellowship is run by the Arthroscopy Association of North America and supported by its Education Foundation. Each cycle, four practicing orthopaedic surgeons tour host centers together, guided by a senior surgeon (the “Godfather”; Brian Day, M.D., for 2027).
The 2027 route visits Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, a sports-medicine center in Guadalajara and VCU in Richmond, then ends at the AANA Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. Sites may change.
Benefits & funding
- About two weeks observing surgery and exchanging techniques at three host centers, then the 2027 AANA Annual Meeting.
- A small cohort of four, led by an experienced surgeon.
- The page states no award amount and does not say which travel or lodging costs are covered; ask lynnsey@aana.org.
Eligibility
- Current AANA member (an annual fee applies, e.g. US$895 for Active members in the U.S., US$350 in Canada or Mexico).
- Practicing orthopaedic surgeon.
- Must live in North America (AANA uses this for the U.S., Canada and Mexico).
- No nationality rule is stated.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a CV, a headshot, a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.
- 2Submit through AANA’s online application site, signing in with an AANA account, by December 11, 2026.
Program timeline
Application deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Site visits (Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Richmond)
May 3, 2027 to 05-12
AANA Annual Meeting, Hollywood, Florida
May 12, 2027 to 05-16