Dr. David Teague and Dr. Helen Gaudin made an extraordinary commitment to the OTA by gifting $150,000 in support of the OTA/SOMOS Active-Duty Military Traveling Fellowship.
This donation will provide ongoing funding for a biennial observership that will expose an active-duty military fellow to a high-volume trauma center where they can engage in evaluation, decision-making, and pre-operative planning.
Traveling Fellow Application
Applications for the 2027 Teague-Gaudin Active Military Traveling Fellowship will open on June 1, 2026.
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: August 1, 2026
Fellowship Duration: From mid-April to mid-May of 2027
If you meet the eligibility criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply and take advantage of this invaluable professional development experience.