The 2023 Austrian-Swiss-German Fellowship

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• International Medical Exchange Programs

Background:

• The Austrian-Swiss-German Fellowship, established in 1978, fosters international collaboration.
• The program facilitates visits for surgeons from German-speaking nations to English-speaking countries.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the 2023 fellowship visit by surgeons from the American Orthopaedic Association and British Orthopaedic Association.
• To share experiences from a 4-week tour of surgical centers in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

Main Methods:

• A 4-week observational tour of surgical centers in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
• Participation of surgeons representing the American Orthopaedic Association and British Orthopaedic Association.

Main Results:

• Successful completion of a 4-week international surgical fellowship visit.
• Exchange of knowledge and experiences between international surgical communities.

Conclusions:

• The fellowship program continues to be a valuable platform for surgical education and collaboration.
• The 2023 visit highlighted the ongoing importance of international exchange in orthopaedic surgery.