The Exchange (Traveling) Fellowship Program was established in 1993. The goals of this program are:
- To provide maximum exposure to the major shoulder and elbow centers in the US, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.
- To facilitate learning and best clinical practices in shoulder and elbow patient care
- To enhance surgical skills and competencies among international surgeons
2027 US to Europe (SECEC) Application
The three-to-four-week exchange fellowship with our partner organizations in Europe will begin in the fall of 2027. Applicants must be no more than 15 years out of their fellowship as of December 31, 2026, practicing in the United States or Canada, board eligible or certified orthopaedic surgeons with a special interest and experience in shoulder and elbow research and patient care. The application deadline is November 30th, 2026.
Apply online at https://ases.secure-platform.com/site/solicitations/103033/home
2027 Traveling Fellows will receive the following benefits:
- Eligibility for an ASES Research Grant.
- All travel and hotel expenses will be covered and fellows will receive a small stipend after travel has been completed.
- After your traveling fellowship is complete, submit a testimonial to the ASES office which will be included on the ASES website as well as communicated through the monthly newsletter to members.
Please contact the ASES office at info@ases-assn.org or at (847) 698-1629 with any questions.
2027 Codman Award Application
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Codman Award, made possible through the generous financial support of the ASES Foundation via donations from some of our past traveling fellows.
This prestigious new award sponsors a senior ASES member to accompany our two traditional early-to-mid-career traveling fellows as a “Godfather.” We believe the addition of a senior member will enrich the exchange, greatly enhancing the overall experience for the traveling fellows.
Fellowship Details
- Destination: SECEC Exchange Fellowship (Europe)
- Duration: Three to four weeks
- Timing: September / October 2027
- Budget: $25,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: Greater than 20 years in practice as of December 31, 2026.
- Location: Must be actively licensed in the United States or Canada.
- Credentials: Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon.
- Focus: Deep special interest and experience in shoulder and elbow research, patient care and mentoring future leaders within our specialty.
- Membership: Must be an Active member remaining in clinical practice and/or active role within the ASES Society.
Covered Benefits
- Expenses: All travel and hotel expenses are fully covered.
- Stipend: Recipients receive a small stipend after completion of travel.
- Grant Access: Eligibility for an ASES Research Grant.
Post-Travel Requirements
- Testimonial: Submit a post-travel testimonial to the ASES office.
- Visibility: Your testimonial will feature on the ASES website and in the monthly member newsletter.
How to Apply
- Deadline: November 30th, 2026
- Application Link: https://ases.secure-platform.com/site/solicitations/103035/home
- Questions: Contact the ASES office at info@ases-assn.org
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons helps to support traveling fellows from China, Japan, and Korea visit major shoulder and elbow centers in the United States on a rotational basis.
- Chinese Fellows – Odd Years (i.e. 2027, 2029, etc.)
- Japanese Fellows – Even Years (i.e. 2026, 2028, etc.)
- Korean Fellows – Odd Years (i.e. 2027, 2029, etc.)
The Australian exchange fellowship with our partner organizations in Australia will begin in the fall of 2026. Applicants must be no more than 15 years out of their fellowship as of December 31, 2025, practicing in the United States or Canada, board eligible or certified orthopaedic surgeons with a special interest and experience in shoulder and elbow research and patient care.
The application deadline for 2026 has passed.
- Even Years (i.e. 2026, 2028, etc.)
The Asian exchange fellowship with our partner organizations in China, Japan and South Korea will begin in the fall of 2026. Applicants must be no more than 15 years out of their fellowship, practicing in the United States or Canada, board eligible or certified orthopaedic surgeons with a special interest and experience in shoulder and elbow research and patient care.
The application deadline for 2026 has passed.
- Even Years (i.e. 2026, 2028, etc.)
- 2026 Niloofar Dehghan, MD & Brendan Patterson, MD
- 2024 Paul Cagle, MD & Mohit Gilotra, MD
- 2022 Lewis Shi, MD & Stephanie Muh, MD
In years alternating with the ASES European Exchange (Traveling) Fellowship, ASES members are pleased to host two SECEC/ESSSE members for a 5-6 week tour of shoulder centers across the United States.
- Even Years (i.e. 2026, 2028, etc.)
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons helps to support traveling fellows from the United States to visit major shoulder and elbow centers in the Europe on a rotational basis.
- Odd Years (i.e. 2025, 2027, etc.)
2027 Application
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons helps to support traveling fellows from Latin America visit major shoulder and elbow centers in the United States on a rotational basis.
- Odd Years (i.e. 2025, 2027, etc.)
The traveling fellowship will allow two young Indian orthopedic surgeons to come spend time with expert orthopedic surgeons across the United States.
- Every year
Inclusion Criteria
Fellows selected will be Indian physicians who are under 40 years old, have completed their orthopedic residency program, have been a fellow for at least 6 months, have been involved with IAS and/or SESI (preference given for members 2+ years), and are committed and passionate about advancing the field of Shoulder and Elbow surgery in India upon return. Consideration will be given to fellows across different regions of India. Fellows will provide reports throughout the experience as well as a final report upon completion of the fellowship.
Please contact IASES at IASESboard@gmail.com to find out more details on how to apply.
History of IASES Traveling Fellowship
2022 IASES Traveling Fellows:
- Chintan Desai, Mumbai
- Balaji Sambandam, Chennai
2023 IASES Traveling Fellows:
- Girinivasan Chellamuthu, Chennai
- Terence Dsouza, Mangalore
- Sanjay Soni, Baroda
2024 IASES Host Sites:
- Sumant Krishnan – Dallas, Texas (Baylor University Medical Center)
- Nikhil Verma – Chicago, IL (Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH)
- Asheesh Bedi – Chicago, IL (NorthShore Orthopedic and Spine Institute)
- Uma Srikumaran – Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins SOM)
- Anand Murthi – Baltimore, Maryland (MedStar Health)
- Sameer Nagda – Washington DC (Anderson Orthopedic Clinic)
- Paul Sethi – Greenwich, Connecticut (ONS)
- Mandeep Virk – New York (NYU Langone Health)
- Andrew Jawa – Boston (Boston Sports and Shoulder Center)
- Vani Sabesan – Palm beach, Florida (HCA
2023 IASES Host Sites:
- Sumant Krishnan – Dallas, Texas (Baylor University Medical Center)
- Nikhil Verma – Chicago, IL (Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH)
- Anand Murthi – Baltimore, Maryland (MedStar Health)
- Sameer Nagda – Washington DC (Anderson Orthopedic Clinic)
- Paul Sethi – Greenwich, Connecticut (ONS)
- Mandeep Virk – New York (NYU Langone Health)
- Andrew Jawa – Boston (Boston Sports and Shoulder Center)
- Hafiz Kassam – Newport Beach, California
2022 IASES Host Sites:
- Sumant Krishnan – Dallas, Texas (Baylor University Medical Center)
- Nikhil Verma – Chicago, IL (Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH)
- Uma Srikumaran – Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins SOM)
- Anand Murthi – Baltimore, Maryland (MedStar Health)
- Sameer Nagda – Washington DC (Anderson Orthopedic Clinic)
- Paul Sethi – Greenwich, Connecticut (ONS)
- Mandeep Virk – New York (NYU Langone Health)
- Andrew Jawa – Boston (Boston Sports and Shoulder Center)
