Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Approximately AUD 80,000 per annum in the cited AOA profile; confirm the current amount directly
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHip and knee surgery with emphasis on evolving arthroplasty and sports techniques, plus a research project intended to support local or international presentation and publication
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Specialist international medical graduates may be eligible for Australia's short-term training in a medical specialty pathway for up to 24 months. Eligibility requires recognised qualifications, completed internship, specialist or near-completion status, a confirmed host offer, college assessment and Medical Board/Ahpra registration; AOA accreditation alone does not guarantee host acceptance.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Current AHPRA registration is required, together with a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
✓Published by official source
Language
The programme requires English proficiency but does not publish a specific test or score in the cited profile.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY72% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
FRACS or equivalent qualification in orthopaedic surgery
AHPRA registration
Current Working with Children Check
Current National Police Check
English proficiency
Application documents
Published by official source
Cover letter
CV
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 12-month Melbourne hip-and-knee fellowship across Linacre Private, Peninsula Health and Cabrini Health Malvern. The AOA profile publishes the approximate stipend, eligibility, research expectation, application documents and direct email route, while the next intake remains unconfirmed.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Linacre Private Hospital / Peninsula Health / Cabrini Health Malvern
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