Spine · AO
View within pathway →Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery
⌖ Seoul, South Korea · Host: Hyun-Jun Jang
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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in South Korea
10 current source-linked pathways are organised across 4 subspecialties, including Research, Shoulder & Elbow, Spine, Sports Medicine. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.
10Total programs
4Subspecialties
9Clinical & visiting
1Research
2Network host institutions
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Spine · AO
View within pathway →Samsung Medical Center, Orthopedic Spine Division
⌖ Seoul, South Korea · Host: Jin-Sung Park
SUBSPECIALTY
1 programResearch
✓ Current official Yonsei/Severance research-institute page; recruitment availability unconfirmedArthroscopy & Joint Research Institute Long-Term Training Program
Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Program lead
SKSung-Hwan Kim
Duration6 months or longer
FundingFunding, fees and benefits are not stated on the official institute page
Research focusLong-term arthroscopy and joint training for domestic and international orthopaedic specialists, supported by basic and clinical…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement dateSUBSPECIALTY
2 programsShoulder & Elbow
✓ Current official Severance International Fellowship shoulder curriculum, physician eligibility, fees and application pagesSeverance International Shoulder Fellowship
Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Faculty & leadership
Duration6 months
FundingTraining fee: USD 2,000 per month for observation or USD 3,000 per month for hands-on practice,…
ExposureRotator cuff, instability, frozen shoulder, arthroplasty and trauma clinics and surgery, conferences and clinical research; hands-on…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
✓ Official hospital international training pathway + department profileSNUH Orthopaedic International Fellowship — Shoulder Joint Request
Seoul National University Hospital
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Program lead
SOSNUH Orthopaedic Shoulder Joint Special Clinic
Duration1–12 months
FundingNo financial support from SNUH
ExposureRequest-based observational training with the orthopaedic department and shoulder joint special clinic, subject to departmental…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profileSUBSPECIALTY
4 programsSpine
✓ Official facilitator programme page; host-hospital page not published in the listingInternational UBE Spine Observership — Busan
Good Moonwha Hospital / Quexst Healthcare
⌖ Busan, South Korea
Program lead
SSSon Sankyu
Duration1 week, Monday–Friday; the page also advertises 1- or 2-week…
FundingSelf-funded: USD 2,350 plus INR 50,000 in published academic, administration and operation fees;…
ExposureObservation of unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery, including patient selection, preoperative planning, theatre setup,…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline✓ Current official Severance International Fellowship overview, curriculum and application pagesYongin Severance General & Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship
Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
⌖ Yongin, South Korea
Program lead
SLSeop Lee Park
Duration1-month observation pathway or 6-month pathway with hands-on…
FundingA training fee is payable two weeks before the start; the amount, stipend and financial support…
ExposureBiportal endoscopic decompression, discectomy, interbody fusion and OYL decompression; cervical and lumbar foraminotomy; oblique…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
✓ Official AO fellowship network + host profilesAO 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
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
✓ Original hospital programme, curriculum and application pagesInternational Spine Surgery Fellowship in Orthopedics
Korea University Anam Hospital
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Program lead
KUKorea University Anam Orthopedic Spine Division
DurationDuration arranged through the international fellowship…
FundingNot published
ExposureDegenerative, paediatric and geriatric deformity, cervical and trauma spine surgery, minimally invasive tubular decompression and…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement dateSUBSPECIALTY
3 programsSports Medicine
✓ Current centre-supplied ISAKOS programme profile; next recruitment cycle unconfirmedSeverance Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute Fellowship
Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Faculty & leadership
SKSung-Hwan KimMJMin Jung+3 more
DurationMinimum 6 months
FundingNo institutional funding; fellows must cover their own expenses
ExposureObserver-only knee and shoulder sports-medicine pathway covering ligament reconstruction, meniscal and cartilage restoration,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
✓ Current centre-submitted ISAKOS programme profile; recruitment availability unconfirmedKnee and Sports Medicine Fellowship
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
⌖ Seongnam, South Korea
Faculty & leadership
YSYong Seuk LeeJHJoo Han Oh
Duration12 months
FundingISAKOS records internal support; no salary, amount or covered-expense breakdown is published
ExposureComprehensive knee surgery including arthroscopy, osteotomy and arthroplasty, with access to research projects, facilities, cadaver…
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, entry requirements
✓ Original hospital international fellowship pagesKorea University Guro International Orthopaedic Fellowship
Korea University Guro Hospital
⌖ Seoul, South Korea
Faculty & leadership
JBJi-Hoon BaeJCJae-Woo Cho
DurationNot published
FundingNot published
ExposureClinical attachment in orthopaedic clinics and theatre, operative-technique observation or assistance, knee and sports medicine,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadlineMONITORED RECORDS
1 recordVerified programmes with closed calls
These profiles remain source-linked because the programme is recurring or historically verifiable. They are not presented as accepting applications today.
Shoulder & Elbow · Observership
Completed travelling fellowshipSFA–KSES–SOFEC Korea Shoulder Travelling Fellowship
SFA / Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society / SOFEC · Seoul, South Korea
Applying for orthopaedic training in South Korea
What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in South Korea?
OrthoFellow currently indexes 10 current canonical pathways in South Korea: 6 clinical fellowships, 1 research fellowships, 3 observerships and 0 short courses. 1 additional verified programme records have a closed or completed published cycle and remain monitored below. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.
Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in South Korea?
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 Korea 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.