THE ROTHMAN-RANAWAT TRAVELING FELLOWSHIPS

Application cycle for the 2026 Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship will begin in April of 2026. Travel will take place in November-December of 2026, will continue for 4-5 weeks throughout the United States and Canada, and will culminate at CCJR® 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Congratulations, the 2025 Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellows!

Eligibility Criteria

A successful candidate MUST meet ALL of the following criteria.  Candidates may be from Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, or Australia.  Candidates not meeting the stated criteria will be disqualified without further notice.  Final selection will be made solely at the discretion of The Hip Society's Fellowship & Mentorship Committee.  All decisions are final.

  • Must be board-certified / board-eligible practicing orthopaedic surgeon in your country of residence/practice.
  • Must be at least five (5) years following completion of training in the specialty of hip surgery (having completed a fellowship in either adult reconstruction, sports medicine or hip joint preservation).
  • Must have exhibited interest in clinical or laboratory research and able to demonstrate documented interest in advancing hip surgery via publications, presentations, research.
  • Must be able to be away from home/practice on a 4-5-week tour in November-December 2026, and able to obtain an entry visa(s) for the United States and Canada. (The Hip Society will provide a letter of invitation upon request to selected Fellows. The Hip Society will not assist with the visa application process nor will reimburse any associated expenses. Please allow adequate time for visa processing.)

Items Needed For Your Application

We strongly recommend that you have these items ready so you can complete the application as smoothly as possible.

  1. Your updated CV
  2. Your most recent headshot (in digital format)
  3. The details of your education, training, employment, etc.
  4. Two strong (2) letters of recommendation - IMPORTANT!
  5. A well-written personal statement - IMPORTANT!

Health Information / Requirements

Proof of acceptable vaccination will be required for, including but not limited to, Hepatitis B, flu, MMR, varicella, Tdap.  Proof of a negative TB test and/or a full chest Xray also may be required.  All candidates must be willing and able to obtain the necessary documentation ahead of travel.

About the Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship

Named to honor the significant contributions, and to preserve the legacy, of Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD and Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD, two giants in the field of arthroplasty whose contributions to innovation, education, and research are immeasurable, The Hip Society’s Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship was inaugurated in 2013.

Established to educate and inspire emerging leaders in hip surgery, the program has since trained 44 surgeons from around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Nigeria, and Ukraine.

Notably, six alumni have gone on to become members of The Hip Society and/or The Knee Society.

Thank you to individual and corporate donors to The Hip Society's Fellowship & Research Fund that maDE the Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship possible!