OTA-SOMOS Military Traveling Fellowship
2025-2026 OTA-SOMOS Military Traveling Fellowship
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Fellowships will be offered to current Active Duty military orthopaedic surgeons.
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 SOMOS-OTA Traveling Fellowship. This year, we have formally combined efforts with the OTA, who has agreed to have a dedicated position for the Roy Sanders OTA Traveling Fellowship to be filled by a SOMOS member. This prestigious opportunity provides early-career military orthopaedic trauma surgeons with a unique, immersive experience at leading trauma centers across the country.
Why Apply?
- Gain exposure to advanced trauma techniques and systems of care.
- Engage in meaningful mentorship and networking with orthopaedic trauma surgeons.
- Travel to multiple high-volume trauma centers to broaden your clinical and leadership skills.
Important Details:
- Eligibility: Active-duty military orthopaedic surgeons within 10 years of fellowship graduation
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Fellowship Duration: From mid-April to mid-May of 2026
If you meet the eligibility criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply and take advantage of this invaluable professional development experience.
2025 OTA/SOMOS Traveling Fellows

LTC Jerome Benavides LTC Daniel Song
2024 OTA/SOMOS Traveling Fellows

LTC Christy Hylden MAJ John Johnson
2023 OTA/SOMOS Traveling Fellows

LTC Jeannie Huh Maj Sophia Traven
2020 OTA/SOMOS Traveling Fellows

Christopher Wild, MD Tuesday Fisher, MD
2019 OTA/SOMOS Traveling Fellows

Douglas Adams, MD Jaime Bellamy, MD Sarah Pierrie, MD
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