Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA) Fellowships

Highlights

2026 Update

  • Every year 14 International (3 in USA, 2 in Canada, 4 in Australia, 3 in UK, 1 in Ireland, 1 in KL, Malaysia) and 15 National IAA Fellowships are available at present which are increasing every year.
  • Good opportunity to work and learn under experts in the field of Arthroplasty.
  • Excellent exposure in outpatient clinics and ward management.
  • Chance to learn the art of research, documentation and data collection.
  • Opportunity to connect with the Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA) community and build up a strong network in this speciality.
  • Can present your research work in IAA fellows sessions in IAA annual conferences

Criteria to apply

  • Candidate applying for IAA fellowships should be a life member of the association. (Those applied and got the IAA number are also eligible)
  • Those applying for international fellowship should have completed at least one IAA National fellowship.
  • It is desirable to publish your scientific work, if any, in the IJOA, Indian Journal Of Arthroplasty.
  • Selected candidates wishing for a date change will be allowed within the same year and complete fellowship before the next IAACON.
  • Selected candidates not turning up at all before the next IAACON will be debarred from any future IAA fellowships.
  • Candidate appearing for interview should have registered for the IAACON.
  • Minimum of 2 years post MS ortho or DNB ortho is desirable.
  • Latest CV with two reference is a must.
  • Established interest and exposure in Joint replacement surgery is preferable.
  • Candidates have to submit the prescribed form available in the website to apply for the fellowship interview.

Next Interview during IAACON2026, Ahmedabad.