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Orthopaedic Fellowships in Cape Town

Cape Town is connected to 12 current canonical orthopaedic training pathways across 6 institutions. Programme status, hands-on scope, eligibility and application availability remain programme-specific.

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11city-specific pathways
1verified network pathways
3current application signals
9funding details published
PathwaysClinical FellowshipObservership
SubspecialtiesFoot and AnkleGeneral OrthopaedicsHand and MicrosurgeryLimb ReconstructionMusculoskeletal OncologyPaediatric Orthopaedics in Cape TownShoulder and ElbowSpine in Cape TownTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum in Cape Town
DOCUMENTED PATHWAYS

Programmes connected to Cape Town

A network-host entry means the official pathway names a host in this city; it does not mean that a standalone vacancy is currently open.

✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programmeSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town

Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town

⌖ Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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 Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town, Dept of…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network hostSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship Network

Tygerberg Academic Hospital / Stellenbosch University

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

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…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programmeTrauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum →

AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre — Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group, Cape Town

Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group, Life Orthopaedic Hospital / Groote Schu

⌖ Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO programme-wide)
FundingAO stipend contributes to travel, accommodation and meals (benchmark USD 550 per week in the…
ExposureShort-term AO fellowship hosted by Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group (Life Orthopaedic Hospital / Groote Schuur Hospital). Scrub-in…
Last verified 15 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmePaediatric Orthopaedics →

Stellenbosch Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic Hospital

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureHands-on paediatric orthopaedic fellowship under experienced supervisors; the university does not itemise the case mix or operative…
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmePaediatric Orthopaedics →

UCT / Red Cross Children’s Hospital Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

University of Cape Town / Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital / Groote Schuur Hospital

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding available; amount and terms not published
ExposurePaediatric orthopaedic fellowship across Red Cross Children’s Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital; detailed rotations, operative…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeLimb Reconstruction →

University of Cape Town Limb Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

Duration6–12 months
FundingPartially funded; amount and terms not published
ExposureLimb Reconstruction training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeMusculoskeletal Oncology →

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

DurationNot published
FundingPartial funding available; amount and terms not published
ExposureOrthopaedic Oncology training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programmeShoulder and Elbow →

University of Cape Town Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department

⌖ Cape Town, South Africa

Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding is available according to the official department page; amount, source and benefits are…
ExposureAdvanced shoulder and elbow clinical and operative training combined with postgraduate research; programme-specific case volume and…
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in Cape Town

9 people are named on source-backed Cape Town programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.

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Registration, licensing, visa requirements, funding and clinical privileges vary by programme and role. Missing information means that it was not published or remains unverified; it does not mean that the benefit or requirement does not exist.

Directory data materially reviewed 7 September 2026. Always reopen the linked official source before applying or paying any costs.

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