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Spine Fellowships in Australia

Showing only Spine programmes in Australia. Other subspecialties remain available through the country filters below.

18Total programs
1Selected subspecialty
18Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
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How the Spine inventory in Australia is structured

This page contains 18 canonical pathways across 8 locations. Counts come from the current OrthoFellow database; missing funding or application information is never treated as a negative finding.

18clinical fellowships
0research fellowships
0observerships
0short courses
2current application signals
15funding details published

Locations represented: Adelaide, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Gold Coast, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Newcastle, Australia, Perth, Australia, Sydney, Australia. Open each programme profile to confirm eligibility, registration, hands-on scope and the current application cycle with its official source.

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18 programs
✓ Current official programme, career-application and AO Spine centre pages
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationSpine →

NeuroSpine Institute WA Spine Surgical Fellowship

NeuroSpine Institute WA

⌖ Perth, Australia

Faculty & leadership

PTPaul Taylor, fellowship faculty at NeuroSpine Institute WAPaul TaylorMKMichael Kern, fellowship faculty at NeuroSpine Institute WAMichael Kern+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingReasonable remuneration is discussed directly with applicants; no amount is published
ExposureMore than 1,500 open operations annually across minimally invasive decompression and fixation, navigation, LLIF, OLIF, ALIF, TLIF,…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
Last verified 28 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official RCH programme page + official RCH application form
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationSpine →

RCH Paediatric Spine Fellowship

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Faculty & leadership

LDLeo Donnan, fellowship faculty at The Royal Children's Hospital MelbourneLeo DonnanMJMichael Johnson, fellowship faculty at The Royal Children's Hospital MelbourneMichael Johnson+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingStipend included; amount not published in the cited profile
ExposureApproximately 75% paediatric spine training plus 25% general paediatric orthopaedics, including scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, spine…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
Last verified 26 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current original Spine Ortho fellowship page and official AIMS directory
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

AIMS Spine Surgical Fellowship

Spine Ortho / Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Program lead

JCJohn Choi, fellowship faculty at Spine Ortho / Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal ScienceJohn Choi

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingHistorical official figure: AUD 90,000 per annum as of 2018, with possible additional private…
ExposureDaily theatre, clinic and ward activity with a typical week of 5–6 operating sessions, 3–4 clinics and one research session; the…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 17 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official AOA programme summary and Mater supervisor profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Geoff Askin Research/Clinical Fellowship in Spinal Surgery

Queensland Children’s Hospital / Princess Alexandra Hospital

⌖ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Faculty & leadership

GAInstitution associated with Geoffrey AskinGeoffrey AskinRLInstitution associated with Robert LabromRobert Labrom+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingThe AOA programme summary publishes: AUD 240,000 per annum including superannuation, leave,…
ExposurePaediatric spinal deformity, trauma and tumour surgery with an adult spinal-trauma secondment at Princess Alexandra Hospital
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 25 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official Macquarie Spine Fellowship and Macquarie University Hospital pages; availability not inferred from enquiry form
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Macquarie Combined Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Complex Spine Fellowship

Macquarie University Hospital / NSW Spine Specialists and partner hospitals

⌖ Sydney, Australia

Faculty & leadership

KSKevin Seex, fellowship faculty at Macquarie University Hospital / NSW Spine Specialists and partner hospitalsKevin SeexBHInstitution associated with Brian HsuBrian Hsu+3 more

Duration6, 12 or 24 months; the AOA–NSA funded position is initially…
FundingAUD 100,000 for the 12-month AOA–NSA funded position
ExposureMore than 200 spinal operations, including adult and paediatric deformity, tumour, degenerative disease, endoscopic surgery,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Historical official AOA–NSA post profile and current NSW Health JMO portal; current programme page not located
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

The Prince of Wales Spine Fellowship

Prince of Wales Hospital / Prince of Wales Private Hospital

⌖ Sydney, Australia

Program lead

RSRalph Stanford, fellowship faculty at Prince of Wales Hospital / Prince of Wales Private HospitalRalph Stanford

Duration12 months
FundingApproximately AUD 120,000 per annum in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureComplex spinal surgery, advanced perioperative assessment and progressively independent management across public and private…
Profile completeness78%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
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✓ Official host programme page + AOA accreditation profile + SCHN orthopaedic service page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Children's Hospital at Westmead Paediatric Spine Fellowship

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

⌖ Sydney, Australia

Program lead

ACInstitution associated with Andrew CreeAndrew Cree

Duration12 months
FundingMedical Salaries (State) Award; the cited AOA profile published AUD 139,187 per annum as of 1…
ExposurePaediatric and adult spine care across trauma, infection, deformity and degenerative disease, combining theory, teaching, clinical…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 12 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official Harbour Spine programme page; no current vacancy or deadline is linked
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Royal North Shore Hospital Spine Fellowship

Royal North Shore Hospital

⌖ Sydney, Australia

Program lead

RNInstitution associated with Royal North Shore Hospital spine unitRoyal North Shore Hospital spine unit

Duration12 months
FundingNSW Health salaried employee position; current salary is published with each recruitment round
ExposureMore than 400 operations annually across adult deformity, trauma, tumour, infection and degenerative spine care, with clinical and…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing commencement date, entry requirements, faculty profile
Last verified 15 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official AOA PFET listing with the 2025 AOA/NSA post list retained as supporting evidence
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Austin Health Clinical and Research Spine Fellowship

Austin Health / University of Melbourne Spinal Surgery Unit

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Program lead

GMGerald M.Y. Quan, fellowship faculty at Austin Health / University of Melbourne Spinal Surgery UnitGerald M.Y. Quan

Duration12 months
FundingAUD 80,000 in the detailed 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureOcciput-to-sacrum spine practice covering degenerative disease, tumour, adolescent and adult deformity, infection, trauma and the…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official International Spine Centre website reviewed; fellowship-specific information remains historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

The International Spine Centre Adelaide Fellowship

The International Spine Centre / partner Adelaide hospitals

⌖ Adelaide, Australia

Faculty & leadership

YYInstitution associated with YH YauYH YauOOInstitution associated with Orso OstiOrso Osti+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingMore than AUD 90,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureComplex open and endoscopic spine surgery, instrumentation, navigation, neuromonitoring, research, leadership, business and…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current original Brain & Spine Centre programme page plus AOA–NSA accredited-post profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Westmead Adult Spine Fellowship

Westmead Hospital / Westmead Private Hospital

⌖ Sydney, Australia

Faculty & leadership

AKAndrew Kam, fellowship faculty at Westmead Hospital / Westmead Private HospitalAndrew KamGDGordon Dandie, fellowship faculty at Westmead Hospital / Westmead Private HospitalGordon Dandie+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingMore than AUD 75,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureDegenerative cervical and lumbar disease, trauma, tumour, metabolic bone disease, infection, congenital conditions, failed-back…
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 17 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Historical official AOA/NSA post list; current programme-specific availability not located
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Mater Brisbane PFET Spine Fellowship

Mater Centre for Neurosciences

⌖ Brisbane, Australia

Program lead

MWMartin Wood, fellowship faculty at Mater Centre for NeurosciencesMartin Wood

Duration12 months
FundingAnnual stipend of more than AUD 75,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureMinimally invasive and complex spine surgery with intraoperative CT and navigation, supervised progression from assisting to primary…
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, commencement date, entry requirements
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
View details →Host website ↗
✓ Current official AOA PFET listing with the 2025 AOA/NSA post list retained as supporting evidence
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Newcastle Spinal Fellowship

John Hunter Hospital / Royal Newcastle Centre

⌖ Newcastle, Australia

Program lead

RFRichard Ferch, fellowship faculty at John Hunter Hospital / Royal Newcastle CentreRichard Ferch

Duration12 months
FundingFull salary commensurate with experience, as stated in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureAdult and paediatric spinal surgery within a major tertiary referral service
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
View details →Host website ↗
✓ Current official AOA PFET listing with the 2025 AOA/NSA post list retained as supporting evidence
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

St Vincent's Melbourne PFET Spine Fellowship

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne / St Vincent's Private Hospital

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Program lead

THTiew Han, fellowship faculty at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne / St Vincent's Private HospitalTiew Han

Duration12 months
FundingAnnual stipend of more than AUD 75,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureComplex fixation and decompression for degenerative disease, trauma and spinal tumour across public and private practice
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, application deadline, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
View details →Host website ↗
✓ Historical official AOA/NSA post list; current programme-specific availability not located
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Gold Coast Spine Fellowship

Pindara Private Hospital / Gold Coast Spine

⌖ Gold Coast, Australia

Program lead

MSMatthew Scott-Young, fellowship faculty at Pindara Private Hospital / Gold Coast SpineMatthew Scott-Young

Duration12 months
FundingMore than AUD 75,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureAdvanced spinal diagnosis, cervical, thoracic and lumbar anterior reconstruction, deformity surgery, outcomes research and…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, funding, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
View details →Host website ↗
✓ Historical official AOA/NSA post list; current programme-specific availability not located
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Royal Melbourne Hospital Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship

The Royal Melbourne Hospital / Melbourne Private / Western Health

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Program lead

BKBhadu Kavar, fellowship faculty at The Royal Melbourne Hospital / Melbourne Private / Western HealthBhadu Kavar

Duration12 months
FundingAUD 100,000 in the 2025 AOA–NSA profile
ExposureMinimally invasive and open surgery for degenerative, neoplastic and traumatic spinal conditions within a combined service reporting…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing original program page, funding, commencement date
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Host + directory
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✓ Current official Keyhole Spine Centre fellowship statement; recruitment details remain unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Keyhole Spine Centre Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship

Keyhole Spine Centre / Mater Centre for Neurosciences

⌖ Brisbane, Australia

Faculty & leadership

RCRobert Campbell, fellowship faculty at Keyhole Spine Centre / Mater Centre for NeurosciencesRobert CampbellMWMartin Wood, fellowship faculty at Keyhole Spine Centre / Mater Centre for NeurosciencesMartin Wood+5 more

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureDedicated minimally invasive and keyhole spinal surgery training within a seven-surgeon neurosurgical team; the public page does not…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Last verified 17 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official SSRAA fellowship and contact pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

SSRAA Clinical Spine Fellowship

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group / Epworth Richmond / The Avenue Hospital

⌖ Melbourne, Australia

Program lead

ABAaron Buckland, fellowship faculty at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group / Epworth Richmond / The Avenue HospitalAaron Buckland

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureAdult and paediatric spine surgery with emphasis on spinal deformity, minimally invasive surgery and data-driven research, including…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Last verified 20 Aug 2026Original program page
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