International Shoulder Fellowship Program — Prof. Pascal Boileau

The ICR – Groupe Kantys is a private practice that offers fellowships in Shoulder Surgery under the supervision of Professor Pascal Boileau. These fellowships, ranging from 3 to 12 months, provide comprehensive training in shoulder pathologies and procedures.

Program Overview

About the Program

The ICR Shoulder Fellowship offers international orthopaedic surgeons a unique immersion into advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, and joint reconstruction. Fellows work closely with Prof. Pascal Boileau and the ICR surgical team in a high-volume, state-of-the-art private clinical environment.

Core Learning Objectives

  • Arthroscopic Surgery: Rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, and the arthroscopic Latarjet-Bristow procedure using cortical button fixation.
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty: Primary and revision joint replacements, including the BIO-RSA (Bony Increased-Offset Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty) technique.
  • Complex Traumatology & Sports Injuries: Management of severe bone loss, anterior shoulder instability, and athletic joint conditions.
  • Clinical Research: Participation in prospective clinical trials, scientific publications, and preparation for global conferences (including the Nice Shoulder Course).

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Qualifications: Completed or ongoing residency/specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English (French is a plus for patient interaction).
  • Application File:
    1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
    2. Cover Letter detailing clinical goals and research interests (PDF)
    3. Preferred starting date and fellowship duration

Application Form

Director Biography (Prof. Pascal Boileau)

Prof. Pascal Boileau, MD – Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery — ICR Nice

Former Chairman of the Orthopaedic Department at Nice University Hospital, Prof. Boileau is a pioneer in shoulder arthroscopy and joint reconstruction. He developed widely adopted surgical techniques (BIO-RSA, arthroscopic Bristow-Latarjet) and established the ISIS score for shoulder instability.

Former President of the SECEC (European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow) and Honorary Member of the ASES, he has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and founded the biennial Nice Shoulder Course.