The SCOT Zimmer Biomet Travelling Fellowship aims to provide support to Scottish Orthopaedic Trainees undertaking fellowship periods of training.

Having been suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it resumed in 2022. The award is made through a competitive submission and interview process.

It is awarded by a panel comprising representatives from all four training regions (usually the TPD) and chaired by a member of the SCOT Committee.

It is kindly supported by a grant from Zimmer Biomet.

Eligibility Criteria:

-Completion of FRCS(Tr & Orth) prior to leaving on fellowship
-Current holder of Scottish NTN
-Agree to present a report at the Summer SCOT meeting after returning
-Agree to write a 1000 word report within 60 days of completion
-Agree for the report to be submitted to the industry sponsor
-Agree to return the grant in its entirety if the stated fellowship is not completed
-Understand that 30% of the grant will be withheld pending the report and presentation to SCOT

How to Apply: details will be circulated from SCOT via TPDs when invitations for applications are open.

Next Application: We anticipate opening applications in early 2023 for those planning to leave for fellowships in Summer 2023

PREVIOUS FELLOWS AND FELLOWSHIPS

2020/2021 (Allocated in 2019):

Mr David Neilly (North) – Travel to Australia
Mr Sam Mackenzie (South East) – Travel to Glasgow/Australia
Mr Iain Murray (South East) – Travel to USA

2022/2023 (Allocated in May 2022):

Mr Matthew Howell (West) – Travel to Canada
Miss Elizabeth Smith (West) – Travel to Australia
Mr Peter Davies (East) – Travel to Australia
Mr Harry Sargeant (North) – Travel to Australia

2023/2024 (no funding available)

2024/2025 (interviews to be announced)