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⌖ Cape Town, South Africa · Host: Sanesh Miseer
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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in South Africa
17 current source-linked pathways are organised across 10 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.
17Total programs
10Subspecialties
17Clinical & visiting
0Research
1Network host institutions
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SUBSPECIALTY
1 programFoot & Ankle
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Foot and Ankle Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Program lead
PM
Prof McCollum
Duration6–12 months
FundingPartially funded; amount and terms not published
ExposureFoot and Ankle training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programGeneral Orthopaedics
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Lower Limb Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Faculty & leadership
MH
Michael HeldDN
Dr Nortje
Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding available; amount and terms not published
ExposureLower Limb training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
SUBSPECIALTY
2 programsHand & Microsurgery
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Wits CHBAH Hand Fellowship
⌖ Johannesburg, South Africa
Program lead
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureThe current Wits page confirms a dedicated CHBAH hand fellowship but does not publish its case mix, rotations, operative…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Hand Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Program lead
PM
Prof McGuire
Duration3–12 months
FundingSelf-funded; programme costs not published
ExposureHand training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programHip & Knee
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Wits CMJAH Arthroplasty Fellowship
University of the Witwatersrand / Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
⌖ Johannesburg, South Africa
Faculty & leadership
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureArthroplasty fellowship supervised by N. Sikhauli; the current Wits programme page does not publish duration, capacity, rotations,…
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programLimb Reconstruction
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Limb Reconstruction Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Program lead
Duration6–12 months
FundingPartially funded; amount and terms not published
ExposureLimb Reconstruction training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programMusculoskeletal Oncology
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Program lead
DurationNot published
FundingPartial funding available; amount and terms not published
ExposureOrthopaedic Oncology training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
SUBSPECIALTY
3 programsPaediatric Orthopaedics
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026UCT / 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
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…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026Stellenbosch Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Stellenbosch University / Tygerberg Academic Hospital
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Faculty & leadership
JD
Jacques du ToitMT
Mari Thiart
Duration12 months
FundingNot published
ExposureHands-on paediatric orthopaedic fellowship under experienced supervisors; the university does not itemise the case mix or operative…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Wits Paediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship
University of the Witwatersrand Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
⌖ Johannesburg, South Africa
Faculty & leadership
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposurePaediatric orthopaedics within the Wits fellowship portfolio; the current programme page also lists separate spine, foot-and-ankle,…
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programShoulder & Elbow
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Faculty & leadership
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…
SUBSPECIALTY
3 programsSpine
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship Network
AO Spine Fellowship Host Centers
⌖ Multiple recognised host centres worldwide
Program lead
HFHost faculty at the selected AO centre
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 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town
Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town
⌖ Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Program lead
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…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Wits CMJAH Spine Fellowship
University of the Witwatersrand / Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
⌖ Johannesburg, South Africa
Program lead
FUF. Ukunda
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureSpine surgery fellowship supervised within the Wits Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
SUBSPECIALTY
3 programsTrauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum
✓ Verified 16 Oct 2026AO Alliance Fellowship in Fracture Care — Steve Biko Academic Hospital
⌖ Pretoria, South Africa
Program lead
DD
Dr Doron Frantzen
Duration4 weeks up to 3 months for surgeons (4 weeks for operating…
FundingFunded fellowship offer: the AO Alliance application page states that the fellowship covers…
ExposureAO Alliance host-centre fellowship giving additional experience in AO techniques for operative and non-operative fracture treatment:…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO 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
Faculty & leadership
BB
Brian BernsteinBBBrian Bernstein / Sithombo Maqungo
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…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026University of Cape Town Trauma Fellowship
University of Cape Town Orthopaedic Department
⌖ Cape Town, South Africa
Program lead
Duration1 year
FundingFunding available; amount and terms not published
ExposureTrauma training; rotations, case numbers and operative privileges are not published.
Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in South Africa
14 people are named on source-backed South Africa programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.
- Anria Horn Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Anthony Robertson Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Assoc Prof Kauta Shoulder and Elbow
- Brian Bernstein Trauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum
- Dr Nortje General Orthopaedics
- N. Sikhauli Hip and Knee
- Nkhodiseni Sikhauli Hip and Knee
- Prof A. Robertson Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Prof Kauta Shoulder and Elbow
- Prof Laubscher Limb Reconstruction
- Robert Dunn Spine
- Sithombo Maqungo Trauma, Pelvis and Acetabulum
- T. Sefeane Hand and Microsurgery
- Thomas Hilton Musculoskeletal Oncology
Applying for orthopaedic training in South Africa
What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in South Africa?
OrthoFellow currently indexes 17 current canonical pathways in South Africa: 14 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 3 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.
What documents do applicants usually prepare for South Africa?
Common documents include a CV, training evidence, references and identity documents. Each programme profile may require additional documents.
Does OrthoFellow estimate unpublished deadlines or funding in South Africa?
No. If a deadline, stipend, salary, accommodation or application route is not published by the official source, the profile is labelled as not published, direct enquiry required or current availability unconfirmed.