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AO Spine Short-Term International Fellowship — National Center for Spinal Disorders

National Center for Spinal Disorders — Department of Spine Surgery

⌖ Budapest · Hungary

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons (or trauma surgeons) with a strong interest in spine surgery; AO Spine member for at least two years, previous participation in at least one AO course or event, up to 45 years old, and no spine fellowship in the previous two years (except self-funded).
Funding
AO Spine pays a small stipend as a contribution to accommodation and living costs; travel and insurance must be covered by the fellow.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Short-term AO Spine fellowship of 4 to 12 weeks (host-centre criterion on the AO Spine host-centres page).
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Host centre for the AO Spine short-term fellowship in the Department of Spine Surgery at the National Center for Spinal Disorders in Budapest.

Department with 100 beds and about 2,000 surgical cases a year; open, minimally invasive, anterior and navigated spine surgery and pain management; In Silico Biomechanics Laboratory. Fellows may scrub in with a negative MRSA screening.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons (or trauma surgeons) with a strong interest in spine surgery; AO Spine member for at least two years, previous participation in at least one AO course or event, up to 45 years old, and no spine fellowship in the previous two years (except self-funded).

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Department with 100 beds and about 2,000 surgical cases a year; open, minimally invasive, anterior and navigated spine surgery and pain management; In Silico Biomechanics Laboratory. Fellows may scrub in with a negative MRSA screening.

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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

Dominant operating-room language Hungarian; team English rated 5/4 written/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

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Short-term AO Spine fellowship of 4 to 12 weeks (host-centre criterion on the AO Spine host-centres page).
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply to the AO Spine Short-term International Fellowship call (2028 programme call opens April 2027 per the AO Spine fellowship page).
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons (or trauma surgeons) with a strong interest in spine surgery; AO Spine member for at least two years, previous participation in at least one AO course or event, up to 45 years old, and no spine fellowship in the previous two years (except self-funded).

Intended applicant

Fellows must provide a negative MRSA screening.

Funding and support

AO Spine pays a small stipend as a contribution to accommodation and living costs; travel and insurance must be covered by the fellow.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Small AO Spine stipend contribution toward accommodation, meals and travel. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Letter of motivation
  • Updated curriculum vitae including publications
  • Copy of medical or specialization diploma (orthopaedics or neurosurgery)
  • Most recent AO Spine course/event certificate
  • One recommendation letter from a senior surgeon
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Dominant operating-room language Hungarian; team English rated 5/4 written/spoken Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

National Center for Spinal Disorders — Department of Spine Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official AO Spine fellowship host-centre page (AO Foundation)
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dezso Jeszenszky and Aron Lazary, Heads of Department; Aron Lazary, surgeon in charge of fellows (as published)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
15 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?