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AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship — Hospital Militar Central

Hospital Militar Central

⌖ Bogotá · Colombia

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
International programme open to AO Spine members worldwide with at least two years' membership; AO allocates host centres and applicants should not contact host centres until AO confirms the placement.
Funding
AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark USD 550 per week in the United States, adjusted for local price levels); travel and insurance are paid by the fellow.
Deadline
2028 programme: AO Spine call opens April 2027 and closes May 2027; results September 2027 (the 2027 call is closed).
Duration
4–12 weeks
Hands-on status
Scrub-in available; no additional licence required.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

AO Spine fellowship host centre at Hospital Militar Central (Bogotá) offering 4–12 week short-term international spine fellowships through AO Spine's annual call.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

International programme open to AO Spine members worldwide with at least two years' membership; AO allocates host centres and applicants should not contact host centres until AO confirms the placement.

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Training level & pathway

Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons (young surgeons up to age 45) with a strong interest in spine surgery.

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Participation / hands-on scope

Scrub-in available; no additional licence required.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

Spanish is the dominant operating-room language; host rates team English 3/5 written and 3/5 spoken.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

72% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
During the 2028 programme year; after acceptance AO Spine proposes the fellowship dates and host centre.
Duration
4–12 weeks
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply through the annual AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship call, selecting this host centre; the 2027 call is closed and applications for the 2028 programme reopen in April 2027.
Standalone deadline
2028 programme: AO Spine call opens April 2027 and closes May 2027; results September 2027 (the 2027 call is closed).
Official contact
spine@fellows.aofoundation.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Spine physicians or orthopaedic, neurosurgical or trauma surgeons with a strong interest in spine surgery, aged 45 or under at application, with at least two years of AO Spine membership, prior participation in an AO course or event, and no (non-self-funded) spine fellowship in the past two years.

Training level

Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons (young surgeons up to age 45) with a strong interest in spine surgery.

Funding and support

AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark USD 550 per week in the United States, adjusted for local price levels); travel and insurance are paid by the fellow.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Host administration fee: 270 USD (Costos relacionados a uso de trajes quirúrgicos, servicio de bienestar universitario que incluye almuerzo diario, ingreso a club medico, carnetización, servicios generales, participación en actividades académicas - asistenciales y certificación mediante diploma a la terminación de su Fellow). Travel and insurance costs must be covered by the fellow. AO Spine does not arrange accommodation.

Application documents

  • AO application: CV with publications, medical/specialist diploma, latest AO Spine course/event certificate, senior-surgeon recommendation letter (under 6 months old), proof of English proficiency
  • Host requirements: - DPT, Tétanos, Sarampión, COVID 19, Antígenos varicela, Antígenos hepatitis B y C - Visa (If the fellow is going to stay more than three months) - Titulo universitario apostillado, seguro de vida, curriculum vitae, carta de recomendación de un colega de donde proviene reconocido por el gremio - Debe realizar un curso de inducción virtual a practicas formativas de nuestra institución con antelación a su llegada

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Spanish is the dominant operating-room language; host rates team English 3/5 written and 3/5 spoken. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Hospital Militar Central

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official AO Spine host-centre profile
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Javier Matta Ibarra (surgeon in charge of fellows)
Accreditation / recognition
AO Spine Fellowship Host Centre
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?