LESÕES
DO JOELHO

INFEÇÕES OSTEOARTICULARES

Training internship programme

Osteoarticular Infection

Fellowship

for Orthopaedic Surgery

specialty trainees

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Multidisciplinary
approach

Exposure to complex, real-world cases

OSTEOARTICULAR INFECTION FELLOWSHIP

A distinctive approach

INFORMATION

This fellowship is built around a truly multidisciplinary approach to osteoarticular infection, integrating Orthopaedics, Infectious Diseases, and Clinical Microbiology. The programme provides direct exposure to complex, real-world cases, reflecting the day-to-day practice of a highly specialised centre, and promotes clinical decision-making grounded in the best available scientific evidence and international protocols.

TRAINING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The trainee is fully integrated across all aspects of clinical care — outpatient clinics, inpatient care, surgery, and multidisciplinary meetings — gaining a comprehensive and structured overview of the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway.

In parallel, there is a strong clinical research component, with involvement in scientific projects and concrete opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

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who is it for

Orthopaedic Surgery specialty trainees

Preferably at an intermediate/ advanced stage of training

Applicants with clinical and academic interest in osteoarticular infection

International applicants (observational/training track)

EXPOSURE TO COMPLEX,

REAL-WORLD CASES

The Osteoarticular Infection Fellowship is an advanced clinical and scientific training programme designed for Orthopaedic Surgery specialty trainees who wish to develop specialised competencies in the diagnosis and management of one of the most complex and challenging areas of contemporary orthopaedic practice.

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Prof. RICARDO SOUSA MD, PhD

The programme is led by Prof. Ricardo Sousa and delivered within the Porto Bone & Joint Infection Group (GRIP), a centre with recognised clinical expertise, consistent scientific output, and active involvement in international consensus statements and clinical guidelines.