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Spine Fellowships in Seoul, South Korea

Explore the documented spine fellowship, research and observational pathways connected to Seoul, South Korea. “Orthopaedic” and “orthopedic” describe the same field; OrthoFellow uses one canonical page and separates each programme by its actual format, status and official evidence.

CITY-SPECIFIC EVIDENCE

What is documented in Seoul

These counts come from canonical programme profiles and their official host-centre evidence. A network host is not counted as a separate fellowship vacancy.

11city-specific pathways
1official network pathways
9funding details published
9current application signals

Documented institutions and hosts

  • Asan Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)
  • Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
  • Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery
  • Korea University Anam Hospital
  • Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society, 14 host centres across Korea
  • Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Samsung Medical Center, Orthopedic Spine Division
  • Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
  • Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
  • Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center
MATCHING PROGRAMMES

Spine pathways connected to Seoul

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✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programme

AO Spine Fellowship — Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong

Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term international fellowship)
FundingNo fee stated. AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark…
ExposureShort-term hosted spine surgery placement at the department of Yong-Chan Kim (800 department beds, about 1500 surgical cases a year…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programme

AO Spine Fellowship — Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

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 Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea,…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programme

AO Spine Fellowship — Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul

Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term international fellowship)
FundingNo fee stated. AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark…
ExposureShort-term hosted spine surgery placement at the department of Byung-Joon Shin (130 department beds, about 433 surgical cases a year…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleCity-specific programme

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centre — Asan Medical Center

Asan Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration4 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 Asan Medical Center. Scrub-in opportunity for AO fellows: yes (medical licence of the fellow's…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleVerified network host

AO Spine Fellowship Network

Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

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 23 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programme

International Spine Surgery Fellowship in Orthopedics

Korea University Anam Hospital

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

DurationDuration arranged through the international fellowship…
FundingNot published
ExposureDegenerative, paediatric and geriatric deformity, cervical and trauma spine surgery, minimally invasive tubular decompression and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programme

KOMISS Endoscopic Fellowship Program (KOMISS Spine Fellowship / International Fellowship Program)

Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society, 14 host centres across Korea

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

DurationShort-term (less than 3 months) or long-term (more than 3…
FundingShort-term courses: hospitals generally charge a fee following their own policy, recommended at…
ExposureSociety-brokered placement at certified host centres for observation of and participation in endoscopic spine surgery (uniportal and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programme

Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Gangnam)

Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureOrthopaedic spine fellowship at Gangnam Severance Hospital (Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital) with sub-specialty tracks in cervical,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedCity-specific programme

Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Sinchon)

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureOrthopaedic spine fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) with four professors: cervical anterior (ACDF, ACCF) and posterior…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programme

SMC POLLISS Spinal Surgery Training (Potential Leaders In Spinal Surgery)

Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Duration1 to 4 weeks (courses start every Monday)
FundingRegistration fee USD 1,000 per participant for the 1-week course, including tuition, shared…
ExposureCase-based training in adult and paediatric spinal problems: cervical and lumbar degenerative disease, deformity, trauma and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationCity-specific programme

Wooridul Spine Hospital Fellowship Course (Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery)

Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration6 months to 1 year (applicant chooses 6 months or 1 year on…
FundingMonthly stipend KRW 1,000,000; housing not provided; MISS course registration fee covered (up to…
ExposureTraining for international spine specialists in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery: endoscopic surgical anatomy and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationCity-specific programme

Wooridul Spine Hospital Operation Observation Course

Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration1 day, 3 days, 1 week (5 business days) or 1 month
FundingCourse fees (excluding taxes and bank charges): 1 day USD 600; 3 days USD 1,800; 1 week USD…
ExposureShort-term observational course for spine specialists: lectures on the latest surgical techniques, surgery observation and a…
FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Spine fellowship faculty in Seoul

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

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Spine fellowships in Seoul: FAQs

Where can I do a spine fellowship in Seoul?

OrthoFellow lists 12 spine pathways in Seoul, including Asan Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Spine), Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Anam Hospital and 8 more. Each profile links to the official programme page.

Which Seoul spine fellowships are open now?

9 of 12 show an active, upcoming or rolling application signal. A listing is not a confirmed vacancy, so check the official page for the current cycle before applying.

How do I apply for a spine fellowship in Seoul?

Internationally, spine fellowships run through university hospitals and networks such as AO Spine, EUROSPINE and the Asia Pacific Spine Society, including short-term fellowships open to surgeons from other countries. Eligibility, registration and visa terms are programme-specific.

APPLICANT NOTE

Confirm the pathway and permitted role.

Eligibility, registration, visa requirements, funding and hands-on privileges vary by programme. A recognised host or education centre is not automatically an open position and does not itself grant clinical privileges.

Directory data materially reviewed 7 September 2026. Reopen the official source before applying, travelling or paying costs.

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