Applications for the 2027-2028 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 30, so don’t wait to apply. This program engages fellows in the policy-making process, guided by AAHKS mentors, to become more effective advocates for the profession. The fellowship runs on the calendar year and is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S. currently participating in an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have completed a fellowship and are within the first four years of their clinical practice. Applications must be submitted to jkerr@aahks.org by Wednesday, Sept. 30 and include the following:
- Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement: In 500 words or less, tell us why you want to be a Fellow. Tell us what your health policy interests and strengths are and why you have interest and strength in these areas.
- Entering and current fellows should include a letter of support from the Director of their Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
- Actively practicing applicants should include two letters of support from AAHKS Fellow Members who have in-depth knowledge of the applicant’s practice and advocacy interest.