DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Australia

123 current source-linked pathways are organised across 13 subspecialties, including Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Hand & Microsurgery, Hip & Knee. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

123Total programs
13Subspecialties
121Clinical & visiting
2Research
0Network host institutions
SUBSPECIALTY

Foot & Ankle

4 programs
Official AOA programme profile and host source; conflicting AOA programme identifiers retained for editorial review
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle

Arthroplasty, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Osseointegration & Limb Reconstruction Fellowship

Sydney Advanced Orthopaedics / Macquarie University Hospital and partner hospitals

New South Wales, Australia

Program lead

MAMustafa Alttahir, fellowship faculty at Sydney Advanced Orthopaedics / Macquarie University Hospital and partner hospitalsMustafa Alttahir

Duration6–12 months
FundingAUD 85,000 per annum plus on-call and after-hours assisting
ExposureDirect involvement in operative and non-operative complex lower-limb reconstruction, trauma, multidisciplinary care, 3D planning and…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Official AOA programme-specific profile for Western Health
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle

Clinical Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery (VIC2503284)

Western Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Faculty & leadership

SRSasha Roshan-Zamir, fellowship faculty at Western HealthSasha Roshan-ZamirDSDavid Shepherd, fellowship faculty at Western HealthDavid Shepherd

Duration6 months
FundingAUD 110,000 per annum, with potential on-call and after-hours assisting income
ExposureComplex foot and ankle trauma, total ankle arthroplasty, deformity and forefoot correction, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction,…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Current official AOA accredited-fellowship directory and programme-specific profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle

Joint Vision Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Fellowship (NSW2302225)

Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group / Wollongong partner hospitals

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Faculty & leadership

MDMeghan Dares, fellowship faculty at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group / Wollongong partner hospitalsMeghan DaresSASheraz Anjum, fellowship faculty at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group / Wollongong partner hospitalsSheraz Anjum

Duration6 months
FundingAUD 50,000 stipend for the six-month term
ExposureFoot-and-ankle clinics and operating across private and public hospitals, including arthritis and ankle replacement, diabetic and…
Profile completeness60%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
Current official AOA accredited-fellowship directory and programme-specific profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle

Joint Vision Research Institute Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Fellowship (NSW2502734)

Joint Vision Orthopaedic Research Institute / Wollongong partner hospitals

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Faculty & leadership

SASheraz Anjum, fellowship faculty at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Research Institute / Wollongong partner hospitalsSheraz AnjumMDMeghan Dares, fellowship faculty at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Research Institute / Wollongong partner hospitalsMeghan Dares

Duration6 months
FundingAUD 50,000 stipend for the six-month term
ExposureFoot-and-ankle clinics and operating across private and public hospitals, including arthritis and ankle replacement, diabetic and…
Profile completeness60%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
SUBSPECIALTY

General Orthopaedics

1 program
Current official WA Health 2027 observership vacancy and general IMG observership page
Education Centre VisitActive applicationGeneral Orthopaedics

WA Health 2027 Clinical Observership Program

Royal Perth Hospital / Royal Perth Bentley Group / Mount Lawley Hospital

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Program lead

AWInstitution associated with Allocated WA Health host serviceAllocated WA Health host service

DurationTypically 3 months for the 2027 Royal Perth opportunity; WA…
FundingUnpaid voluntary position
ExposureGeneral clinical observation for international medical graduates; specialty placement depends on host-service availability and…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

7 programs
Original clinic programme and faculty pages + AHSS PFET profile + AOA accreditation + ASPS fellowship listing
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic Hand Fellowship (QLD2503192)

Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitals

Gold Coast and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Faculty & leadership

DGDavid Graham, fellowship faculty at Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitalsDavid GrahamDWDaniel Williams, fellowship faculty at Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitalsDaniel Williams+1 more

Duration6 or 12 months; February or August start
FundingAUD 140,000 per annum package including superannuation and holiday loading; FRACS-eligible…
ExposureElective and trauma hand and wrist surgery, arthroscopy, microsurgery including free-tissue transfer and replantation or…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
Current AOA directory identity and Gold Coast Health institutional evidence; detailed programme terms remain dated 2013
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Gold Coast University Hospital Hand and Upper Limb Fellowship (QLD0004)

Gold Coast University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Program lead

ETInstitution associated with Ezekiel TanEzekiel Tan

Duration12 months in the AOA summary updated 5 August 2013
FundingHistorical published stipend: at least AUD 100,000 per year depending on experience
ExposureHand and upper-limb trauma, arthroplasty, arthroscopy and reconstruction with outpatient, operative and protected research activity;…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current AOA directory identity and current Jeff Ecker Clinic page; detailed programme terms remain dated 2018
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Jeff Ecker Hand and Wrist Fellowship Program (WA18413)

Jeff Ecker Clinic

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Program lead

JEInstitution associated with Jeff EckerJeff Ecker

Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 7 December 2018
FundingThe dated AOA summary states that remuneration is reviewed on application; no amount is…
ExposureOne-to-one adult hand and wrist mentoring across clinics and elective and trauma operating, microsurgery, arthroscopy and a research…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Official AOA programme summary + original fellowship and supervisor pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Melbourne Hand Surgery Fellowship (VIC1226)

Melbourne Hand Fellowship / Dandenong Hospital and partner private hospitals

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Faculty & leadership

JHJason Harvey, fellowship faculty at Melbourne Hand Fellowship / Dandenong Hospital and partner private hospitalsJason HarveySTStephen Tham, fellowship faculty at Melbourne Hand Fellowship / Dandenong Hospital and partner private hospitalsStephen Tham+4 more

Duration12 months
FundingAUD 75,000 annual stipend in the official AOA programme summary
ExposureEmergency and elective hand surgery across public and private practice, including outpatient clinics, emergency-department on-call,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Original VHSA fellowship and faculty pages + current AOA directory
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHand & Microsurgery

Victorian Hand Surgery Associates Hand Surgery Fellowship

Victorian Hand Surgery Associates / St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Faculty & leadership

STStephen Tham, fellowship faculty at Victorian Hand Surgery Associates / St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneStephen ThamWAWill Alexander, fellowship faculty at Victorian Hand Surgery Associates / St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneWill Alexander+4 more

Duration12 months
FundingStipend reviewed on application; the current amount is not published
ExposurePublic and private hand-surgery practice with up to 16 clinical and operative sessions weekly and approximately 4,000 annual cases,…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing funding, commencement date
Current original programme, information, application, FAQ and contact pages + AOA accreditation profile
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHand & Microsurgery

Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship

Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Research Institute / Princess Alexandra Hospital

Brisbane, Australia

Faculty & leadership

MRMark Ross, fellowship faculty at Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Research Institute / Princess Alexandra HospitalMark RossGCGreg Couzens, fellowship faculty at Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Research Institute / Princess Alexandra HospitalGreg Couzens+2 more

DurationNormally 12 months; one currently advertised intake permits…
FundingNot published
ExposureComplex upper-limb trauma from digital replantation to shoulder arthroplasty, with microsurgery, arthroscopy, arthroplasty,…
Profile completeness78%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline
Current AOA-accredited identity, 2024 programme summary and current Fremantle Hospital service page; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Fremantle Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship (WA20659)

Fremantle Hospital Department of Hand Surgery

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Faculty & leadership

PJInstitution associated with Paul JarrettPaul JarrettMLInstitution associated with Matthew Lawson-SmithMatthew Lawson-Smith+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingSenior Registrar pay scale; the current amount is not published in the reviewed summary
ExposureHigh-volume hand and wrist trauma with a more modest elective hand and wrist caseload, designed to develop proficiency in…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

12 highlighted of 24
Current St Vincent's orthopaedics page plus archived first-party 2023 position description and AOA summary for the 2024 cohort
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

St Vincent's Melbourne Arthroplasty and Robotics Fellowship (VIC2302101)

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Department of Orthopaedics

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Faculty & leadership

DVInstitution associated with Dirk van BavelDirk van BavelJSInstitution associated with Jarrad StevensJarrad Stevens+1 more

Duration12 months for the January–December 2024 appointment described…
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 70,000 for the 2024 appointment
ExposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, robotic total and partial knee and hip procedures, anterior-approach hip surgery,…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
Current AOA-accredited identity and current lead host; detailed programme terms come from a 2018 summary
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Sydney Knee Arthroplasty and Arthroscopic Reconstruction Fellowship (NSW16196)

Knee Surgery Sydney / Norwest Private Hospital network

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Faculty & leadership

BBInstitution associated with Bu BalallaBu BalallaDBInstitution associated with David BroeDavid Broe

Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 11 July 2018
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 30,000 per six-month term
ExposureUnicompartmental and total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty, osteotomy, arthroscopic ligament reconstruction and meniscal…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
Current AOA-accredited identity and current Orthocentre supervisor roster; detailed programme terms remain historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Adult Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Fellowship (NSW1328)

Orthocentre / Kareena Private Hospital

Caringbah and Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Faculty & leadership

MDInstitution associated with Michael DixonMichael DixonALInstitution associated with Anthony LeongAnthony Leong+1 more

Duration6 or 12 months in the AOA summary updated 17 June 2014
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 90,000 per year
ExposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, hip and knee arthroscopy, knee reconstruction and clinical research for presentation…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
Current AOA directory identity and current Epworth faculty and institute pages; detailed programme and recruitment terms remain historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Melbourne Robotic Arthroplasty and Advanced Technologies Fellowship (VIC16157)

Epworth HealthCare

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Faculty & leadership

CFInstitution associated with Camdon FaryCamdon FaryATInstitution associated with Andrew TangAndrew Tang+1 more

Duration6 or 12 months, full-time at 38 hours per week, in the dated…
FundingHistorical published stipend: approximately AUD 90,000 per year
ExposureLower-limb arthroscopy and sports surgery, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, computer navigation, minimally invasive…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
Current first-party fellowship page plus dated 2018 AOA summary; February 2029 placement closed and 2030 opening date unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Perth Hip and Knee Clinic Arthroplasty Fellowship (WA1506)

Perth Hip and Knee Clinic

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Faculty & leadership

GCInstitution associated with Gavin ClarkGavin ClarkDCInstitution associated with Dermot CollopyDermot Collopy

Duration12 months in the AOA summary updated 17 April 2018
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 110,000 per year in the 2018 AOA summary
ExposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, arthroscopy, navigation and robotic-assisted joint replacement with supervised…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
Original institute page + official AOA programme summary
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Perth Knee Fellowship

Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / Research Institute and partner hospitals

Perth, Australia

Faculty & leadership

RRInstitution associated with Ross RadicRoss RadicSYSam Young, fellowship faculty at Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / Research Institute and partner hospitalsSam Young

Duration6 months, commencing in February or August
FundingAUD 5,000 per fortnight in the official AOA programme summary
ExposureAdult and paediatric knee surgery including primary and revision ACL reconstruction, multiligament trauma, primary and revision…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
Official AOA accreditation profile + current Sydney Local Health District orthopaedic research page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Fellowship in Complex Primary & Revision Arthroplasty & Tumour (NSW18399)

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Sydney, Australia

Faculty & leadership

SGSanjeev Gupta, fellowship faculty at Royal Prince Alfred HospitalSanjeev GuptaRBRichard Boyle, fellowship faculty at Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRichard Boyle

Duration12 months; timing is negotiable, with the published cycle…
FundingApproximately AUD 216,339 per year in the cited AOA profile; confirm the appointed-year rate…
ExposureComplex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty through all phases of care, a service reporting more than 800 joint…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
Original ORFWA fellowship page + AOA accreditation
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationHip & Knee

AOA Fiona Stanley Prosthetic Joint Infection & Revision Arthroplasty Fellowship

Fiona Stanley Hospital Group / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Faculty & leadership

CWChristopher W Jones, fellowship faculty at Fiona Stanley Hospital Group / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western AustraliaChristopher W JonesPYPiers Yates, fellowship faculty at Fiona Stanley Hospital Group / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western AustraliaPiers Yates+3 more

Duration6 months; a 12-month option may be considered
FundingAUD 100,000 per annum plus on-call trauma allowances or penalties, private assisting fees, paid…
ExposureHigh-volume revision hip and knee arthroplasty, prosthetic joint infection, complex periprosthetic fractures, supervised and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current AOA-accredited identity and current host faculty; detailed programme terms remain sourced to a 2013 summary
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Clinical and Research Fellowship in Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction (QLD0002)

Gold Coast Centre for Bone and Joint Surgery

Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia

Faculty & leadership

DLInstitution associated with David LiuDavid LiuHLInstitution associated with Haig LennoxHaig Lennox

Duration6 or 12 months in the AOA summary updated 19 June 2013
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 50,000 per six-month term
ExposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, knee ligament and soft-tissue reconstruction, three operating days, one clinic day…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current AOA and ORFWA programme sources with explicit conflicts in supervisor, duration and funding; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Fremantle and Perth Arthroplasty Fellowship (WA17341)

Fremantle Hospital / Fiona Stanley Hospital / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Faculty & leadership

CJInstitution associated with Christopher JonesChristopher JonesPYPiers Yates, fellowship faculty at Fremantle Hospital / Fiona Stanley Hospital / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western AustraliaPiers Yates+1 more

DurationOfficial sources conflict: the 2025 AOA summary publishes 6…
FundingConflicting official information: the 2025 AOA summary publishes AUD 65,000 base per six months…
ExposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental replacement, robotics, infection, periprosthetic fracture, hip…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current AOA directory identity and Gold Coast Health orthopaedics service page; detailed programme terms remain dated 2017
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Gold Coast University Hospital Clinical Fellowship in Knee and Hip Surgery

Gold Coast University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Faculty & leadership

PGInstitution associated with Price GalliePrice GallieHLInstitution associated with Haig LennoxHaig Lennox+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months in the AOA summary updated 29 November 2017
FundingHistorical published stipend: approximately AUD 100,000 per year
ExposureHip and knee arthroplasty, reconstructive and arthroscopic knee surgery, complex trauma, outpatient care and a supervised…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Current AOA-accredited identity and current supervisor clinic; programme terms come from a 2018 AOA summary
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and Osseointegration Fellowship (NSW0031)

Al Muderis Clinic / Norwest Private Hospital

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Program lead

MAInstitution associated with Munjed Al MuderisMunjed Al Muderis

Duration12 months in the AOA summary updated 14 March 2018
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 85,000 for the 12-month term
ExposureHip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, osseointegration for above-knee amputees, computer-navigated knee replacement, minimally…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
COMPLETE CRAWLABLE INDEX

All remaining programmes

The first 24 profiles include full comparison details. These 99 additional source-linked profiles use a compact layout so this destination stays fast without hiding any programme from applicants or search engines.

Hip & Knee · Clinical Fellowship

Melbourne Knee Fellowship

Melbourne Knee Centre · Melbourne, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Hip & Knee · Clinical Fellowship

SORI Clinical Knee Fellowship

Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute / three Sydney hospitals · Sydney, Australia

Active application
Spine · Clinical Fellowship

AIMS Spine Surgical Fellowship

Spine Ortho / Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science · Melbourne, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Spine · Clinical Fellowship

Westmead Adult Spine Fellowship

Westmead Hospital / Westmead Private Hospital · Sydney, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Spine · Clinical Fellowship

Newcastle Spinal Fellowship

John Hunter Hospital / Royal Newcastle Centre · Newcastle, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Spine · Clinical Fellowship

Gold Coast Spine Fellowship

Pindara Private Hospital / Gold Coast Spine · Gold Coast, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Spine · Clinical Fellowship

SSRAA Clinical Spine Fellowship

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group / Epworth Richmond / The Avenue Hospital · Melbourne, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Sports Medicine · Clinical Fellowship

Sportsmed Knee Fellowship (SA2402674)

Sportsmed / Queen Elizabeth Hospital and partner hospitals · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Upcoming cycle
Sports Medicine · Clinical Fellowship

The Brisbane Shoulder Fellowship

Kenneth Cutbush Shoulder Clinic · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Sports Medicine · Clinical Fellowship

Perth Sports Surgery Fellowship

Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia; Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · Clinical Fellowship

ARTHROPLASTY & TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP (SA20695)

Noarlunga Hospital / Flinders Medical Centre / Flinders Private Hospital · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · Clinical Fellowship

Fellowship in Arthoplasty & Trauma Surgery

Sutherland, St George, Dubbo and Westmead public hospitals · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · Clinical Fellowship

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Flinders Medical Centre · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · Clinical Fellowship

Trauma & Arthroplasty Fellowship (NT18440)

Royal Darwin Hospital and Northern Territory partner hospitals · Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · Clinical Fellowship

Upper Limb & Trauma Fellowship (WA1201)

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / St John of God Hospitals / University of Western Australia · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Current availability unconfirmed
PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Australia

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Australia?

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