Ronald Burkle Fellowship

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June 6-7, 2025

JW Marriott Nashville

The Ronald Burkle AHF Fellowship 2025

Orthopaedic hip surgeons from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are invited to apply for this Fellowship. Successful applicants will be awarded funding to attend the Anterior Hip Foundation annual meeting, AHF 2025 Nashville.

This fellowship has been established to facilitate attendance at AHF Nashville for a limited number of hip surgeons from international locations who would otherwise be financially challenged to attend. AHF recognizes the dedication and importance of hip surgeons in developing countries and wishes to facilitate their skills and education. AHF also wishes to facilitate development of international collegial contacts and collaborators.

Funding has been generously provided for 20 Fellows by Mr Ronald Burkle. Mr Burkle is involved in international business and philanthropy.

AHF is interested in applicants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). It is desirable that the applicant has a focus on hip surgery, including hip replacement, an interest in anterior approach hip replacement, is active in surgeon education in his/her country/region, and/or is an important provider of hip surgery in their country/region. We look forward to your application and possible attendance at AHF Nashville 2025.

The 2024 Ronald Burkle Grant recipients

Dr. Aram Alarcon, Mexico
Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Ghana
Dr. Geletaw Tessema Bekele, Ethiopia
Dr. Thiago Busato, Brasil
Dr. Chitta Prasad Das, India
Dr. O Z M Dastagir, Bangladesh
Dr. Ramom Gonzalez Pola, Mexico
Dr. Kushtrim Grezda, Kosovo
Dr. Rodrigo Guimaraes, Brazil
Dr. Mohamed Samih Kacem, Tunisia
Dr. Faiton Ndesanjo Mandari, United Republic of Tanzania
Dr. Kebba S Marenah, The Gambia
Dr. Praveen Mereddy, India
Dr. Mohamed Mesregah, Egypt
Dr. Toan Ngo Ba, Viet Nam
Dr. Rodrigo Pesantez, Colombia
Dr. Nabin Poudel, Nepal
Dr. Faseeh Shahab, Pakistan
Dr. Rajeshwar Sidhu, India
Dr. Sujit Kumar Tripathy, India

To be considered for a full fellowship grant to attend the AHF 2024 meeting, please complete the Ronald Burkle Fellowship application

2) submit your own hip arthroplasty case study to the AHF meeting group on Orthobullets.

Cases uploaded to Orthobullets can be either primary or revision hip cases that are challenging or unusual or require interesting decision-making. The case upload should include a case description, x-rays taken pre-op, post-op and at follow-up. Relevant patient or operative photographs are also encouraged.

Apply

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Name

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Last

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City

State / Province / Region

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Title (MD, other)

Are you:

In training (resident or fellow)
Practicing orthopedic surgeon

Name of the institution where you practice:

Type of institution (university, trauma center, orthopedic specialty center, regional/community hospital)

Do you have a specialty within orthopedic surgery (hip, fractures, hand, spine etc, other)?

What percentage of your practice involves hip surgery?

What type of hip surgery do you perform? Select all that apply (hold control/command button for multiple selection).

What percentage of your hip surgeries is hip replacement?

Why are you interested in being selected to attend this meeting and why should we select you?

Where did you hear about the Ronald Burkle Fellowship?

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions for The Ronald Burkle International Fellowship Applicants.

For detailed information, please email info@hipahf.com

Do I need to register?

No, registration is automatic.

What is covered?

You are eligible to receive up to xxx$3,700 to cover your flight, meeting and hotel stay at the 2025 Anterior Hip Foundation Event. Of this amount, xxx$495 will be allocated to meeting registration. Please note that you will be responsible for coordinating and covering the costs of your visa application, flights, and accommodation. These will be reimbursed immediately following the event.

Itinerary

xxxdate – observing anterior hip replacement surgeries in the AHF Fellows’ and Residents Lab

xxxdate – full day Anterior Hip Foundation conference followed by the Networking reception

xxxdate – Half day Anterior Hip Foundation conference, exclusive dinner for Burkle Fellows

Applying for a Visa to attend AHF 2025

For business conferences and meetings, the B-1 Visitor Visa is generally the most appropriate option for foreign nationals who do not qualify for entry under the simpler Visa Waiver Program.

How to Apply for a B1 Visa

(note that this process can take several months)

Contact the nearest S. embassy or consulate in your home country to check the specific application requirements and procedures
Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form and pay the application fee.
Schedule a Visa Interview at the US embassy or consulate. Wait times for appointments can vary so it is advisable to schedule the interview well in advance.

How to optimize your Visa Application

Here are some tips to increase the likelihood of a successful B-1 Business Visitor Visa application:

Clearly articulate the purpose of your trip to attend the conference. Be specific about the conference and how it relates to your professional activities. Be sure to include proof of your professional/ educational qualifications and the official letter of invitation from the Anterior Hip Foundation. (This will include details such as the purpose of the conference, your role, the duration of your stay, and any financial support provided.
Include a detailed itinerary of your trip, outlining the conference schedule, meetings, and any other business-related activities you plan to participate in.
Provide evidence of your financial ability to cover the expenses of your trip, including airfare, accommodation, and daily expenses. This helps show that you won’t be a financial burden during your stay. Be sure to add details of any grant you will receive to help cover your expenses.

Click here for: US Department of State FAQ link

Hotel

Book your travel and accommodation in Nashville. Note that we have a limited room block of discounted rooms at the conference hotel (xxx$339 + tax per night) – the JW Marriott in Nashville. Please let us know if you are interested in securing one of these rooms. Alternatively, you are welcome to select alternative accommodation in Nashville.