The EPOS Travelling Fellowship is a fantastic exchange programme that’s organised in collaboration between the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), and between EPOS and the Sociedad Latinoamericana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia Infantil (SLAOTI).
These travelling fellowships provide a unique opportunity for young paediatric orthopaedic surgeons to gain international exposure, exchange knowledge, and boost their professional profile.
Right now, EPOS is accepting applications for next year’s fellowship that will take orthopaedic surgeons from Europe to spend two weeks with their fellow counter parts in North America.
Host Darius Rad, a previous Travelling Fellow himself, has invited Inês Balacó, the EPOS Councillor who is leading the programme, and the 2025 Travelling Fellows Ali Seker and Marco Odorizzi to share their experience and provide a practical insight into what it’s like to be a travelling fellow.
Tune in to this episode to find out what makes travelling fellowships such a special experience, the idea behind this cultural and scientific exchange programme, and how you can get involved.
Chapter list
- Discover the EPOS Travelling Fellowship Program 00:00:00
- Don't Miss the EPOS Travelling Fellowship Application 00:01:40
- Understanding the Vision and History of the Fellowship 00:06:10
- How the Fellowship Fosters International Collaboration 00:08:34
- What EPOS Looks For in Fellowship Applicants 00:13:27
- Exploring the Diverse Locations of the US Fellowship 00:15:50
- Surprising Surgical Innovations and Practice Differences Observed 00:19:01
- How the Fellowship Transforms Professional and Personal Paths 00:23:55
- Memorable Cultural Experiences and Inspiring Mentors Met 00:28:55
- Practical Advice for Preparing for Your Fellowship Journey 00:34:04
- The Enduring Friendships and Future of the Fellowship 00:36:09
- How to Apply and Stay Connected with EPOS 00:39:00
For more information about EPOS Travelling Fellowships, and to hear about the experience of previous fellows, visit our Travelling Fellowships page.
Our immense gratitude goes to all the hospitals, doctors, colleagues and teams behind the scenes of POSNA, SLAOTI and EPOS to make this programme possible.
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Show Notes
This episode of the EPOS Podcast was hosted by Darius Rad, a consultant at University Hospital Southampton who specialises in all aspects of children’s trauma and orthopaedic surgery, with special interest paediatric neuromuscular limb pathology, sports lower limb and deformity correction surgery. The episode was produced by Anja Jones, Communications Manager at EPOS.