REGIONAL DIRECTORY · AFRICA
Orthopaedic Fellowships in Africa
50 source-linked orthopaedic fellowship, research and observership pathways across 14 African countries, including South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi. Compare by country and subspecialty, then confirm the current cycle on each official page.
50Total programmes
14Countries
22Current application signals
22Clinical fellowships
29Funding published
BY COUNTRY
Orthopaedic fellowships by African country
Each country directory explains its own application approach, language and registration context alongside programme profiles.
🇿🇦 South Africa17 programmes🇪🇬 Egypt14 programmes🇬🇭 Ghana3 programmes🇰🇪 Kenya3 programmes🇳🇬 Nigeria3 programmes🇲🇼 Malawi2 programmes🇧🇫 Burkina Faso1 programme🇨🇲 Cameroon1 programme🇬🇦 Gabon1 programme🇲🇦 Morocco1 programme🇷🇼 Rwanda1 programme🇹🇿 Tanzania1 programme🇹🇬 Togo1 programme🇹🇳 Tunisia1 programme
BY SUBSPECIALTY
African fellowships by subspecialty
Country links appear where a country has at least 3 verified programmes in that subspecialty.
APPLICATION WATCH
12 of 22, nearest deadline firstAfrican fellowships with current application signals
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026Lagos National Orthopaedic Hospital / SICOT Fellowship
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
⌖ Lagos, Nigeria
Duration3 months
FundingFunded: hospital accommodation and monthly allowance, plus SICOT reimbursement of eligible…
ExposureArthroplasty and general orthopaedics, orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics; the same hospital is an AO Spine host with…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026FOCOS Spine Fellowship
⌖ Accra, Ghana
Duration18 months
FundingGhanaian fellows receive a locally competitive stipend and benefits; international fellows must…
ExposureAdult and paediatric spine surgery covering deformity, degeneration, infection, tumour, metabolic disease, trauma and complex…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — Al-Hadra University Hospital
⌖ Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Department of Orthopedic surgery and traumatology. The host reports an opportunity for…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — Demerdash - Ain Shams University
Demerdash - Ain Shams University
⌖ Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Demerdash- Ain Shams University department of Orthopedic. The host reports an…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship — Trauma Hospital, Assiut University
Trauma Hospital, Assiut University
⌖ Assiut, Assiut Governorate, Egypt
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard;…
FundingAO Trauma pays a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it may not…
ExposureShort-term AO Trauma hosted placement in the Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. The host reports an opportunity for AO…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026FCS Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (FCS Paed-Ortho ECSA) sub-specialty fellowship
College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa accredited training s
⌖ Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Duration2 years (minimum two years registered and in…
FundingCOSECSA FCS programme entry fee USD 600; three FCS courses at USD 200 each (USD 600);…
ExposureSub-specialty qualification for orthopaedic surgeons: year 1 is formal paediatric orthopaedic and trauma training in a recognised…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Assiut University Trauma Hospital, Spine Unit
Assiut University Trauma Hospital, Spine Unit
⌖ Assiut, Egypt
Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Assiut University Trauma Hospital, Spine Unit, Department of…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship Network
AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers
⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide
Duration4–12 weeks
FundingCountry-adjusted stipend based on USD 550 per week in the United States, paid in Swiss-franc…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Assiut Arthroscopy and Sports Fellowship
⌖ Assiut, Egypt
Duration3 months
FundingThe centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists these financial-support sources: Private Public…
ExposureAnkle, knee, hip and shoulder arthroscopy with hip-and-knee and shoulder faculty, plus centre-listed clinical research and…
✓ Verified 12 Oct 2026Assiut University Arthroscopy Fellowship
Assiut University Hospital / Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
⌖ Assiut, Governerate of Assiut, Egypt
Duration6 months
FundingPrivate support is recorded, but no salary, amount, payment frequency or covered-expense…
ExposureComprehensive knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, joint-preservation osteotomy and major-ligament trauma, plus shoulder,…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Ain Shams University Hospitals
Ain Shams University Hospitals
⌖ Cairo, Egypt
Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Spine Unit, Orthopedic Deparment.…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — As Salam International Hospital
As Salam International Hospital
⌖ Cairo, Egypt
Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at As Salam International Hospital, Orthopedic Department Spine Unit.…
Orthopaedic fellowships in Africa: FAQs
How many orthopaedic fellowships in Africa does OrthoFellow list?
OrthoFellow currently lists 50 orthopaedic training pathways in Africa across 14 countries. They include 22 clinical fellowships, 1 research fellowships and 27 observerships or short visits.
Which countries in Africa have the most orthopaedic fellowships?
In the current directory the largest African destinations are South Africa (17), Egypt (14), Ghana (3), Kenya (3) and Nigeria (3). Counts reflect verified listings, not the total number of posts in each country.
How do you apply for an orthopaedic fellowship in Africa?
There is no single African application system. Fellowships are applied for directly with the host hospital or university, and several are linked to regional training bodies and international partner programmes. Check each country directory for its own route and registration requirements.
Which African orthopaedic fellowships are open now?
22 African programmes currently show an active, upcoming or explicitly rolling application signal. The list on this page is sorted by the nearest published deadline; always reconfirm the date on the official programme page.
Are orthopaedic fellowships in Africa paid?
Some are salaried hospital posts or come with a grant or stipend; others are self-funded or observational. 29 of the 50 African profiles currently publish salary, stipend or grant support.
Can international surgeons do an orthopaedic fellowship in Africa?
Sometimes. Clinical work usually requires registration with the host country's medical council, and some programmes are open only to surgeons from the region or to partner institutions. Observerships and research posts can be more flexible. Confirm eligibility with each host.