DESTINATION DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in South Korea

South Korea's indexed profiles are concentrated around high-volume hospital and academic centres, especially Seoul, with sports, knee, spine and paediatric signals.

35Total programs
11Subspecialties
34Clinical & visiting
1Research
2Network host institutions
APPLICANT GUIDE

How to use the South Korea orthopaedic fellowship directory

South Korea fellowship discovery often depends on university-hospital departments, international observership routes and subspecialty contacts rather than a single national directory.

Application approach

OrthoFellow treats missing English-language details cautiously. If an application route, stipend or deadline is not published, the field remains marked for direct confirmation.

  • Confirm whether the programme accepts international applicants and in what role.
  • Check Korean or English working-language expectations with the host department.
  • Ask whether the role is hands-on clinical training, observation, research or visiting scholarship.
  • Verify visa, hospital clearance, insurance and accommodation before committing travel.
  • Use city and subspecialty filters to compare Seoul with other documented centres.

Deadlines and documents

South Korea profiles may use direct enquiry or host-specific academic calendars; fixed deadlines are uncommon unless the source publishes a call.

Common documents include current cv with operative, research and teaching experience, motivation statement explaining subspecialty goals and host fit, medical degree, orthopaedic training certificate and board or college evidence where required, two or three references, often including a programme director or current head of department, passport, registration, visa or occupational-health documents when the hospital requires them.

Language, registration and visa

Language and registration requirements depend on the host and clinical role. Hands-on work requires direct institutional confirmation.

Funding is often unpublished in public profiles; applicants should confirm stipend, tuition, accommodation and self-funded status early.

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

Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Seoul, South Korea · Host: Hyun-Jun Jang

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Spine · AO

Samsung Medical Center, Orthopedic Spine Division

⌖ Seoul, South Korea · Host: Jin-Sung Park

View within pathway →
SUBSPECIALTY

Foot & Ankle

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedFoot & Ankle →

Severance International Fellowship - Foot & Ankle

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

JWJin Woo Lee, MD, PhD (SIF Director, Professor), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemJin Woo Lee, MD, PhD (SIF Director, Professor)KHKwang Hwan Park, MD, PhD (Associate Professor), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemKwang Hwan Park, MD, PhD (Associate Professor)+1 more

Duration3 months, 6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureFoot and ankle fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) covering trauma, sports injury, cartilage injury, osteoarthritis,…
SUBSPECIALTY

General Orthopaedics

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationGeneral Orthopaedics →

ASAN International Visiting Scholars (IViS) Program - Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

DurationUp to 1 year; the minimum is not published. Training longer…
FundingNo programme fee published. Dormitory (shared room for two, no single rooms) available only…
ExposureOverseas physicians observe clinical practice at Asan Medical Center. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery page states it offers…
SUBSPECIALTY

Hand & Microsurgery

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipUpcoming cycleHand & Microsurgery →

IBRA Scholarship Training Centre (Upper Limbs) — Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Hand & Elbow Division

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Hand and Elbow Division)

⌖ Seongnam, South Korea

Program lead

HGHyun-Sik Gong (Professor; Fellowship Director, hand and elbow division), fellowship faculty at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Hand and Elbow Division)Hyun-Sik Gong (Professor; Fellowship Director, hand and elbow division)

Duration1 to 4 weeks (IBRA Programme B clinical residential visit) or…
FundingIBRA scholarship: Programme B up to CHF 5,000 and Programme C up to CHF 12,000, depending on…
ExposureResidential training at an IBRA Upper Limbs Training Centre under the hand and elbow division led by Hyun-Sik Gong: peripheral nerve…
SUBSPECIALTY

Hip & Knee

3 programs
✓ Verified 16 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Severance International Fellowship - Arthroplasty (Gangnam)

Severance Hospital (Gangnam Severance), Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

BWByung Woo Cho, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital (Gangnam Severance), Yonsei University Health SystemByung Woo ChoWSWoo Suk Lee, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital (Gangnam Severance), Yonsei University Health SystemWoo Suk Lee

Duration3 months, 6 months or 1 year (general Severance International…
FundingTraining fee: observership USD 2,000 per month; hands-on practice USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureParticipation in knee and hip arthroplasty, TKA using robots or PSI, hip fracture surgery and hip arthroscopy, with research…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHip & Knee →

Severance International Fellowship - Arthroplasty (Sinchon)

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

KKKwan Kyu Park, MD, PhD (SIF Director, Professor), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemKwan Kyu Park, MD, PhD (SIF Director, Professor)HMHyuck Min Kwon, MD, PhD (Associate Professor), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemHyuck Min Kwon, MD, PhD (Associate Professor)

Duration3 months, 6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureHip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) including PSI (patient-specific instrument) or navigation TKA…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleHip & Knee →

AO Recon Fellowship Host Centre — Samsung Medical Center

Samsung Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Program lead

SLSeung-Jae Lim, fellowship faculty at Samsung Medical Center, Orthopaedic SurgerySeung-Jae Lim

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 Samsung Medical Center. Scrub-in opportunity for AO fellows: yes (no additional licence). The AO…
SUBSPECIALTY

Musculoskeletal Oncology

1 program
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipRolling applicationMusculoskeletal Oncology →

Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship (Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Seoul National University Hospital)

Seoul National University Hospital, Musculoskeletal Tumor Center

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

HKHan-Soo Kim, fellowship faculty at Seoul National University Hospital, Musculoskeletal Tumor CenterHan-Soo KimIHIlkyu Han, fellowship faculty at Seoul National University Hospital, Musculoskeletal Tumor CenterIlkyu Han

Duration1 or 2 years per the department programme sheet (the SNUH…
FundingSponsored route (hospital-wide, annual selection): KRW 60,000 per day (KRW 1.8 million per…
ExposureThe department sheet describes a one-year clinical fellowship in operative and non-operative orthopaedic oncology (3 to 4 teaching…
SUBSPECIALTY

Paediatric Orthopaedics

2 programs
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedPaediatric Orthopaedics →

Severance International Fellowship - Pediatric Orthopedics and Scoliosis

Severance Children's Hospital, Severance Hospital (Sinchon), Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

KBKun Bo Park, fellowship faculty at Severance Children's Hospital, Severance Hospital (Sinchon), Yonsei University Health SystemKun Bo ParkHWHyun Woo Kim, fellowship faculty at Severance Children's Hospital, Severance Hospital (Sinchon), Yonsei University Health SystemHyun Woo Kim+1 more

Duration1-3 months (observation, research, conferences), 6 months or 1…
FundingTraining fee: observership USD 2,000 per month; hands-on practice USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureAll areas of paediatric orthopaedics at Severance Children's Hospital: acute trauma, deformity correction and limb lengthening,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipRolling applicationPaediatric Orthopaedics →

Pediatric Orthopedics & Foot and Ankle Fellowship (International) — Korea University Anam Hospital

Korea University Anam Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

WJWoo-Young Jang, MD (Orthopedic Surgery; foot disease, paediatric orthopaedics, musculoskeletal tumour)JCJi-Hye Choi, MD (Orthopedic Surgery; foot disease, paediatric orthopaedics)

DurationNot fixed for this programme; the hospital guidebook sets 1…
FundingSelf-funded. Hospital guidebook training fees: Visiting Scholar USD 100/day or USD 500/week;…
ExposureObservation in Korea University Anam Hospital's paediatric orthopaedics and foot & ankle service: Prof. Woo-Young Jang's operating…
SUBSPECIALTY

Research

1 program
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedResearch Fellowship →

Arthroscopy & Joint Research Institute Long-Term Training Program

Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Program lead

SKSung-Hwan Kim, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineSung-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…
SUBSPECIALTY

Shoulder & Elbow

2 programs
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleShoulder & Elbow →

Severance International Shoulder Fellowship

Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

THTae Hwan Yoon, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineTae Hwan YoonJRJoon Ryul Lim, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineJoon Ryul Lim+1 more

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…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationShoulder & Elbow →

SNUH 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…
SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

12 highlighted of 15
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Education Centre VisitRolling applicationSpine →

International UBE Spine Observership — Busan

Good Moonwha Hospital / Quexst Healthcare

⌖ Busan, South Korea

Program lead

SSSon Sankyu, fellowship faculty at Good Moonwha Hospital / Quexst HealthcareSon Sankyu

Duration1 week, Monday–Friday; the page also advertises 1- or 2-week…
FundingSelf-funded: observership fee USD 2,350 + Rs. 50,000 (includes academic/admin/operation fees,…
ExposureObservation of unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery, including patient selection, preoperative planning, theatre setup,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationSpine →

KOMISS Endoscopic Fellowship Program (KOMISS Spine Fellowship / International Fellowship Program)

Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society, 14 host centres across Korea

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

CHChi Heon Kim, fellowship faculty at Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society, 14 host centres across KoreaChi Heon KimJYJeong Yoon Park, fellowship faculty at Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society, 14 host centres across KoreaJeong Yoon Park+3 more

DurationShort-term (less than 3 months) or long-term (more than 3…
FundingShort-term courses: hospitals generally charge a fee following their own policy, recommended at…
ExposureSociety-brokered placement at certified host centres for observation of and participation in endoscopic spine surgery (uniportal and…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Gangnam)

Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

KSKyung-Soo Suk, MD, PhD (SIF Director; Clinical Director, Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital), fellowship faculty at Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemKyung-Soo Suk, MD, PhD (SIF Director; Clinical Director, Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital)BHByung Ho Lee, MD, PhD (Professor), fellowship faculty at Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemByung Ho Lee, MD, PhD (Professor)+2 more

Duration6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureOrthopaedic spine fellowship at Gangnam Severance Hospital (Gangnam Severance Spine Hospital) with sub-specialty tracks in cervical,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Sinchon)

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

SYSi Young Park, MD, PhD (SIF Director; Professor and Chief, Department of Orthopedic Surgery), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemSi Young Park, MD, PhD (SIF Director; Professor and Chief, Department of Orthopedic Surgery)HSHak Sun Kim, MD, PhD (Professor), fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemHak Sun Kim, MD, PhD (Professor)+2 more

Duration6 months or 1 year
FundingSelf-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month…
ExposureOrthopaedic spine fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) with four professors: cervical anterior (ACDF, ACCF) and posterior…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipRolling applicationSpine →

Wooridul Spine Hospital Fellowship Course (Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery)

Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Faculty & leadership

SSSang-Ha Shin, fellowship faculty at Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training CenterSang-Ha ShinSLSang-Ho Lee, fellowship faculty at Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training CenterSang-Ho Lee

Duration6 months to 1 year (applicant chooses 6 months or 1 year on…
FundingMonthly stipend KRW 1,000,000; housing not provided; MISS course registration fee covered (up to…
ExposureTraining for international spine specialists in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery: endoscopic surgical anatomy and…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

⌖ Seoul, South Korea

Program lead

KRKyeong-Sik Ryu, fellowship faculty at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of KoreaKyeong-Sik Ryu

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea,…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Clinical FellowshipRolling applicationSpine →

Yongin Severance General & Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship

Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University

⌖ Yongin, South Korea

Program lead

SLSeop Lee Park, fellowship faculty at Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei UniversitySeop 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…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong

Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Program lead

YKYong-Chan Kim, fellowship faculty at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryYong-Chan Kim

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term international fellowship)
FundingNo fee stated. AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark…
ExposureShort-term hosted spine surgery placement at the department of Yong-Chan Kim (800 department beds, about 1500 surgical cases a year…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul

Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term international fellowship)
FundingNo fee stated. AO Spine pays a small stipend towards accommodation and living costs (benchmark…
ExposureShort-term hosted spine surgery placement at the department of Byung-Joon Shin (130 department beds, about 433 surgical cases a year…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship Host Centre — Asan Medical Center

Asan Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)

⌖ Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Program lead

DLDong-Ho Lee, fellowship faculty at Asan Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)Dong-Ho Lee

Duration4 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 Asan Medical Center. Scrub-in opportunity for AO fellows: yes (medical licence of the fellow's…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO 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 23 Sep 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedSpine →

International 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…
COMPLETE CRAWLABLE INDEX

All remaining programmes

The first 24 profiles include full comparison details. These 11 additional source-linked profiles use a compact layout so this destination stays fast without hiding any programme from applicants or search engines.

MONITORED RECORDS

Completed travelling fellowships

1 record

These profiles remain source-linked because the programme is recurring or historically verifiable. They are not presented as accepting applications today.

FELLOWSHIP FACULTY

Orthopaedic fellowship faculty in South Korea

42 people are named on source-backed South Korea programme pages. Each profile links to the official source and to the programmes the person is connected to.

Browse all 42 faculty profiles for South Korea and other destinations →

PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in South Korea

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in South Korea?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 35 current canonical pathways in South Korea: 13 clinical fellowships, 1 research fellowships, 21 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.

Is Seoul the main South Korea fellowship hub in OrthoFellow?

Seoul currently has the strongest indexed concentration, but OrthoFellow keeps other verified cities visible when source evidence supports them.

Are South Korea deadlines usually published?

Not always. Many profiles require direct enquiry, so OrthoFellow avoids inventing dates.

Can international surgeons get hands-on access in South Korea?

That depends on the host, role, registration and visa permission. Applicants should confirm directly with the official programme contact.

What documents do applicants usually prepare for South Korea?

Common documents include current cv with operative, research and teaching experience, motivation statement explaining subspecialty goals and host fit, medical degree, orthopaedic training certificate and board or college evidence where required, two or three references, often including a programme director or current head of department, passport, registration, visa or occupational-health documents when the hospital requires them. Programme profiles may require additional documents, so applicants should use the official source as the final checklist.

Does OrthoFellow estimate unpublished deadlines or funding in South Korea?

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.

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