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General Orthopaedics Fellowships in Asia

21 source-linked general orthopaedics fellowship, research and observership pathways in Asia, across China, Japan, Nepal and India and more. Each entry links to its official source, with application status and deadlines where the host publishes them.

21Programmes
21Institutions
11Countries
6Current application signals
PROGRAMMES

General Orthopaedics fellowships in Asia

21 listed, open applications and nearest deadlines first
✓ Verified 6 Nov 2026
Research FellowshipActive applicationResearch Fellowship →

ICMI Orthopedic Infections Research Fellowship

International Consensus Meeting on Infection (ICMI) with Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, Rothman Institute Philadelphia and International Joints Center Acibadem Istanbul

⌖ Istanbul, Turkey (additional rotations may include Hamburg, Barcelona and Philadelphia)

DurationOne year (may be spent in combination across the host…
FundingThe ICMI call explicitly provides a stipend and assistance with obtaining a visa if needed,…
Research focusBasic-science and/or clinical research on musculoskeletal infection, using institutional databases or patient populations to address…
✓ Verified 6 Nov 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

ASAN International Visiting Scholars (IViS) Program - Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

DurationUp to 1 year; the minimum is not published. Training longer…
FundingNo programme fee published. Dormitory (shared room for two, no single rooms) available only…
ExposureOverseas physicians observe clinical practice at Asan Medical Center. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery page states it offers…
✓ Verified 6 Nov 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

NUH Hands-off Observership (Orthopaedic Surgery)

National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore

⌖ Singapore, Singapore

DurationMaximum 28 days (4 weeks)
FundingNo stipend, financial commitment or accommodation from NUH. Processing fee of S$170 (GST…
ExposureStrictly observation only in the Orthopaedic Surgery department (the page also lists Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery separately);…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

Siriraj Short Training Course / Clinical Observership — Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (self-funded or Siriraj ASEAN & Developing Countries Scholarship)

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Bangkok, Thailand

DurationApplicant proposes dates and duration (weekdays only);…
FundingSelf-funded route: training fees may apply and are quoted after acceptance. Scholarship route…
ExposureCustomised observership in a chosen division of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; recent placements covered orthopaedic trauma…
✓ Verified 30 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipRolling applicationResearch Fellowship →

MGH-Koç University Orthopaedic Research Fellowship Program (OrthoPhD)

Koç University (Istanbul) / Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Istanbul, Turkey

DurationNot published
FundingNo fixed stipend is published. Candidates may be eligible for seed stipends from their home…
Research focusClinical and translational orthopaedic research with faculty from both institutions, with mentorship, seminars, workshops on grant…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

Study Visit Program for Doctors (Orthopedics / Sports Medicine) - Peking University Third Hospital

Peking University Third Hospital

⌖ Beijing, Beijing, China

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureStudy visit in PUTH clinical departments including Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; the page does not state whether participation is…
✓ Verified 22 Oct 2026
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

Ganga / SICOT Fellowship

Ganga Hospital (via SICOT)

⌖ Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Duration4 weeks
FundingSICOT reimburses up to EUR 2,000 for travel (one economy ticket) and accommodation;…
ExposureFour-week fellowship at Ganga Hospital in Trauma and Spine. SICOT does not state whether participation is observational or hands-on.
✓ Verified 22 Oct 2026
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

HKU / SICOT Training Fellowship

The University of Hong Kong, Orthopaedics and Traumatology

⌖ Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Duration12 weeks
FundingRound-trip economy air ticket reimbursed by SICOT up to EUR 1,000; accommodation in the student…
ExposureFellows observe the clinical service and participate in research in one of nine sub-specialty divisions: general/foot and ankle,…
✓ Verified 22 Oct 2026
ObservershipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

PKU Shenzhen Hospital / SICOT Fellowship

Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (via SICOT)

⌖ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Duration1 to 2 months
FundingAccommodation in a 4-bed dormitory provided by the hospital (other accommodation can be sought…
ExposureFellowship in spine surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation, hand and microsurgery or joint surgery. SICOT does not state…
✓ Verified 22 Oct 2026
ObservershipClosed for this cycleGeneral Orthopaedics →

International Physician Observership Program (IPOP) - Orthopedic Surgery

Toho University Faculty of Medicine / Omori Hospital

⌖ Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Duration2 to 12 weeks
FundingApplication fee JPY 15,000 (non-refundable); program fee JPY 25,000 per week; optional…
ExposureInformal, observation-style training with no hands-on component: observe surgeries, patient rounds and teaching conferences in the…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Travelling FellowshipClosed for this cycleGeneral Orthopaedics →

Tohoku University Orthopaedic Visiting Fellowship Program

Tohoku University School of Medicine / Tohoku University Hospital and affiliated hospitals

⌖ Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Duration2 weeks
FundingPartial travel-expense support up to JPY 300,000 under Tohoku University's policy
ExposureObservation of varied orthopaedic operations at Tohoku University Hospital and affiliated hospitals; orthopaedic surgeons from any…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and Complex Trauma (Max MIME)

Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME) / Max Super Speciality Hospitals

⌖ New Delhi, Delhi, India

Duration1 year (full-time)
FundingThe page states the fee structure is shared during the application process; no fee, stipend or…
ExposureFull-time clinical training across arthroplasty (hip, knee, shoulder, reverse shoulder), arthroscopy (knee, shoulder, ankle) and…
✓ Verified 29 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

Orthopaedic Medical Centre Visiting Trainee Programme (进修生)

Orthopaedic Medical Centre, The University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital

⌖ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

DurationAt least 6 months (Annex 1 intake table referred to on the…
FundingTrainee pays tuition of RMB 1,000 per month; meals and accommodation are self-arranged. No…
ExposureClinical training in the centre's subspecialty groups: spine surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, trauma and general orthopaedics…
✓ Verified 30 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

PKU People's Hospital Joint Surgery Training

Peking University People's Hospital

⌖ Beijing, China

Duration3 months, 6 months or 1 year
FundingTrainees staying 6 months or more receive a meal allowance of RMB 300 per month and night-shift…
ExposureThe 2026 recruitment brief lists the bone and joint department among the departments open to visiting trainees; it does not describe…
✓ Verified 29 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedResearch Fellowship →

Soochow Orthopaedic Research Postdoc

Orthopaedic Research Institute, Soochow University (苏州大学骨科研究所)

⌖ Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Duration3 years (2024 announcement)
FundingSalary plus performance bonuses; the 2024 announcement states total three-year compensation of…
Research focusFull-time postdoctoral research in orthopaedic disease mechanisms, regenerative repair materials, intervertebral disc regeneration,…
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

NOA-approved Orthopaedic Fellowship Training Centre - Dhulikhel Hospital (Trauma, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine)

Dhulikhel Hospital

⌖ Dhulikhel, Bagmati Province, Nepal

DurationHistorical 2026 arthroscopy and sports medicine call: 1 year.…
FundingNot published
ExposureNOA-approved subspecialty fellowship training: Trauma, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine. No programme detail beyond…
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

NOA-approved Orthopaedic Fellowship Training Centre - Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University (Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty, Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics)

Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University

⌖ Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureNOA-approved subspecialty fellowship training: Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty, Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics. No programme…
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

NOA-approved Orthopaedic Fellowship Training Centre - National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) (Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Spine Surgery)

National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

⌖ Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureNOA-approved subspecialty fellowship training: Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Spine Surgery. No programme detail beyond the subspecialty…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

Advanced Clinical Training Program for Foreign Physicians (臨床修練) — Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital

Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

⌖ Osaka, Japan

DurationHistorical official programme guidance described 1 month to 2…
FundingHistorical December 2025 terms: no salary, travel, living-expense support or accommodation;…
ExposureHistorical December 2025 official-page information: supervised clinical training under the MHLW Advanced Clinical Training system,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedGeneral Orthopaedics →

Advanced Orthopaedic Subspecialty Fellowships with the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association (Khyber Teaching Hospital)

Khyber Teaching Hospital MTI, Orthopaedic Department

⌖ Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureThe department states it offers, with the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, advanced fellowship training in Ilizarov/limb…
COMMON QUESTIONS

General Orthopaedics fellowships in Asia: FAQs

How many general orthopaedics fellowships are there in Asia?

OrthoFellow currently lists 21 general orthopaedics pathways in Asia at 21 institutions, across 11 countries. Counts reflect verified listings, not every programme that exists.

Which Asian countries have the most general orthopaedics fellowships?

The largest Asian destinations in this directory are China (5), Japan (3), Nepal (3) and India (2).

How do you apply for a general orthopaedics fellowship in Asia?

There is no single Asian application system. Most orthopaedic fellowships in Asia are applied for directly with the host hospital, university or national society, while regional societies and foundations run separate fellowship calls. Check each programme's official page for eligibility, intake dates and the current cycle.

Can international surgeons do a general orthopaedics fellowship in Asia?

Often, but hands-on clinical work usually requires temporary or limited registration with the host country's medical council, and some hosts accept international surgeons only as observers. Language, visa and supervision rules vary by country. Each country page and programme profile shows the published requirements.

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