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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in South Africa

8 current source-linked pathways are organised across 5 subspecialties, including Hand & Microsurgery, Hip & Knee, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder & Elbow. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

8Total programs
5Subspecialties
8Clinical & visiting
0Research
1Network host institutions
VERIFIED NETWORK HOSTS

Institutions you can explore

Hospital and clinic profiles connected to an official fellowship or education-centre pathway. A recognised host does not automatically mean that a position is open.

Spine · AO

Tygerberg Academic Hospital / Stellenbosch University

Cape Town, South Africa · Host: Sanesh Miseer

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SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

1 program
Current official Wits fellowship page; programme terms and recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHand & Microsurgery

Wits CHBAH Hand Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic Surgery / Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa

Program lead

TSInstitution associated with T. SefeaneT. Sefeane

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureThe current Wits page confirms a dedicated CHBAH hand fellowship but does not publish its case mix, rotations, operative…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

1 program
Current official Wits fellowship page; recruitment and detailed programme terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee

Wits CMJAH Arthroplasty Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand / Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa

Faculty & leadership

NSInstitution associated with N. SikhauliN. SikhauliNSInstitution associated with Nkhodiseni SikhauliNkhodiseni Sikhauli

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureArthroplasty fellowship supervised by N. Sikhauli; the current Wits programme page does not publish duration, capacity, rotations,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
SUBSPECIALTY

Paediatric Orthopaedics

3 programs
Original university programme page + SAOA-endorsed fellowship directory
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedPaediatric Orthopaedics

Stellenbosch Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic Hospital

Cape Town, South Africa

Faculty & leadership

JDInstitution associated with Jacques du ToitJacques du ToitMTMari Thiart, fellowship faculty at Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic HospitalMari Thiart

Duration12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureHands-on paediatric orthopaedic fellowship under experienced supervisors; the university does not itemise the case mix or operative…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
Current official SAOA endorsed-fellowship directory, association contact and UCT faculty profile
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedPaediatric 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

Program lead

AHAnria Horn, fellowship faculty at University of Cape Town / Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital / Groote Schuur HospitalAnria Horn

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposurePaediatric orthopaedic fellowship across Red Cross Children’s Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital; detailed rotations, operative…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
Current official Wits academic-programmes page confirming fellowship identity and lead; recruitment terms unpublished
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedPaediatric Orthopaedics

Wits Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

Johannesburg, South Africa

Faculty & leadership

PAInstitution associated with Prof A. RobertsonProf A. RobertsonARAnthony Robertson, fellowship faculty at University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic SurgeryAnthony Robertson

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposurePaediatric orthopaedics within the Wits fellowship portfolio; the current programme page also lists separate spine, foot-and-ankle,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

1 program
UO Current official UCT programme and department pages; intake availability requires confirmation
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedShoulder & Elbow

University of Cape Town Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department

Cape Town, South Africa

Program lead

APAssoc Prof Kauta

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…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, host profile
SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

2 programs
Official AO fellowship network + host profiles
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleSpine

AO Spine Fellowship Network

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers

Multiple recognised host centres worldwide

Program lead

HFInstitution associated with Host faculty at the selected AO centreHost faculty at the selected AO centre

Duration4–12 weeks
FundingAO provides a country-adjusted contribution toward accommodation and living costs; travel and…
ExposureSpine training at a selected AO host centre; operative participation, observation, case mix, research and teaching exposure differ…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
Current official Wits fellowship listing; recruitment availability and programme terms unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine

Wits CMJAH Spine Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand / Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa

Program lead

FUInstitution associated with F. UkundaF. Ukunda

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureSpine surgery fellowship supervised within the Wits Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Profile completeness52%
Core details · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in South Africa

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in South Africa?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 8 current canonical pathways in South Africa: 8 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 0 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in South Africa?

No. Eligibility, language, registration, immigration permission and hospital privileges depend on the specific programme and host. OrthoFellow shows published requirements and labels missing information for direct confirmation.

How current are the South Africa listings?

Each programme profile shows its own checked date and official source. Availability and deadlines can change, so applicants should reopen the current official programme page before applying or paying costs.