Career Resources

Fellowship

Established in 2017, the POSNA Fellowship Accreditation was created to ensure consistent, high-quality standards in pediatric orthopaedic training. Today, there are 46 POSNA accredited pediatric orthopaedic fellowship programs across North America. 

The Fellowship Training and Qualifications for Practice Committee within POSNA oversees and manages the Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Match, which is administered through the SF Match Program. The committee also implements and supports the accreditation process for pediatric orthopaedics fellowships.

Below are important resources for individuals interested in pursuing a career in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, current fellows, fellowship directors, and those seeking POSNA accreditation for their programs. 

Prior Match Data

(2024-2025 Fellowship)

  • 44 programs offering 72 fellowship positions
  • 101 total applicants
    • 47 North American
    • 54 International applicants
  • North American applicants match 100%
    • All unmatched were international applicants
  • 98% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices from 2017-2023

(2023-2024 Fellowship)

  • 44 programs offering 71 fellowship positions
  • 91 total applicants in the match    
  • North American applicants match 100%
    • All unmatched were international applicants

(2022-2023 Fellowship)

  • 45 programs offering 73 fellowship positions
  • 96 total applicants in the match
    • 57 North American applicants
    • 39 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched 100% 
    • 17 international applicants were “unmatched”
  • 99% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices for the past 5 years

(2021-2022 Fellowship)

  • 44 programs offering 72 fellowship positions
  • 68 total applicants in the match
    • 42 applicants from North American programs
    • 26 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched 98% (41/42)
    • 13 International applicants were “ummatched”
    • 6 applicants matched in other subspecialties
  • 93% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices for the past 4 years

(2020-2021 Fellowship)

  • 42 programs offering 70 fellowship positions
  • 68 total applicants in the match
    • 51 applicants from North American programs
    • 17 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched 100% (51/51)
    • 7 International applicants were “ummatched”
    • 5 applicants matched in other subspecialties
  • 93% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices for the past 4 years
May 2019 Fellowship Directors Meeting Report >

(2019-2020 Fellowship)

  • 45 programs offering 73 fellowship positions
  • 76 total applicants in the match
    • 48 applicants from North American programs
    • 28 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched 100%
    • 20 International applicants were “ummatched”
  • 96% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices

May 2018 Fellowship Directors Meeting Report >

(2018-2019 Fellowship)

  • 47 programs offering 75 fellowship positions
  • 64 total applicants in the match
    • 50 applicants from North American programs
    • 14 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched 100%
    • 7 International applicants were “ummatched”
  • 96% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices
May 2017 Fellowship Directors Meeting Report >

(2017-2018 Fellowship)

  • 45 programs offering 73 fellowship positions
  • 75 total applicants in the match
    • 51 applicants from North American programs
    • 24 International applicants
  • North American applicants matched (99%)
    • 24 International applicants were “ummatched”
  • 100% of applicants matched at one of their top 5 choices
  • 46% of applicants matched at their top choice
April 2016 Fellowship Directors Meeting Report >