AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program
The AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program sets forth a common set of standards for adult reconstruction fellowship training programs and a process for recognizing adherence to such standards.
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Recognition
This program aims to ensure that all adult reconstruction fellowship training programs provide the highest quality educational and training experience, supporting AAHKS’s core value of producing highly skilled hip and knee surgeons. The program includes a common set of standards that all arthroplasty programs must meet and a formal process for recognizing adherence to such standards. Its overarching goal is to ensure that fellowships have a solid educational structure, produce high quality graduates and minimize the administrative burden on programs. Improvements to the oversight and structure of fellowship training will have a positive impact on programs, trainees and the profession.
Between 2024 and 2026, all current and incoming adult reconstruction fellowships must obtain AAHKS Recognition, which will become a requirement for participation in the April 2026 SF Match. Instructions for the application process and program requirments are outlined in the Recognition Program Master Document.
The Recognition Program was developed in 2023 by leadership and representatives from AAHKS, The Hip Society, The Knee Society and both small and large fellowship programs across North America. It is overseen by the AAHKS Fellowship Oversight Committee.
Online Application
Now accepting applications! Log into the online portal to apply for AAHKS Fellowship Recognition. Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2025.
2024-2025 Timeline:
*Subject to change
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Dec. 1, 2024
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Online application portal opens. Information emailed to programs that have not yet applied for Recognition. |
| April 1 | Submission Deadline for Recognition applications |
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April 1-June 1
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AAHKS Review Process |
| June 1 | Initial decisions sent to programs; those not accepted will be given time to address issues and resubmit |
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June 1-30
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Remediation period for deficient programs to review and resolve issues |
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July 1-15
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Final decisions sent to programs |
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July 15, 2025 |
Process closes |
Resources for Programs:
Recognized Programs
The list of the 79 fellowship programs to acheive AAHKS Recognition is posted here: AAHKS-Recognized Program List.
Universal Interview Invitation Date
The Match
AAHKS Fellowship Recognition will be required for adult reconstructions participating in the Orthopaedic Match beginning in 2026. Learn more about the match here.
Fellowship Program List
Review institution contact information including website addresses for details on each program. Go to the AAHKS Hip/Knee Fellowship program listing. Detailed descriptions of these programs are also listed in the Postgraduate Orthopaedic Fellowships online directory published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Curriculum & Resources
The AAHKS Fellowship Education Committee maintains a library of resources for adult reconstruction programs, such as program guidelines, sample reading lists, curriculum outlines and more. Access the guidelines here.
Have questions?
Contact AAHKS at fellowship@aahks.org with any questions you have about Fellowship Recognition.
