Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
The AOA programme summary publishes: AU$ 72,000 per annum. Confirm the current appointed-year salary, award and benefits with the host.
Deadline
No current dated closing deadline is established by the reviewed AOA summary
Duration
6 or 12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdvanced reconstructive arthroplasty and trauma surgery with operating-theatre responsibilities and research
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
The AOA summary publishes Australian medical-registration requirements; review the exact programme criteria and confirm current AHPRA eligibility before applying.
✓Published by official source
Language
The AOA summary publishes an IELTS or English-proficiency condition; review the cited programme document for the exact applicable threshold and exemptions.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
The programme summary specifies a subclass 407 Training visa after appointment confirmation; confirm the current sponsorship pathway with the host.
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 dated closing deadline is established by the reviewed AOA summary
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleThe AOA programme summary publishes a host route: Email application to: rmolnar@orthotrauma.com.au
All candidates should be of senior registrar or consultant status and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of New South Wales. Applicants must also be fluent in English with a pass of 7 in each module of the academic version of the IELTS English Language Test not more than two years old (or be able to show documentary evidence of secondary school education in a country where English is the native or primary language). The following VISA is required: 407 (Training & Research) Visa; arranged after confirmation of appointment.
Application documents
Awaiting source review
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Fellowship in Arthoplasty & Trauma Surgery is one of 23 current AOA-accredited fellowship identities returned by the official Trauma filter. Its programme summary publishes 6 or 12 months, Robert Molnar as chief supervisor, the named host institutions and training exposure. Trauma may be one component of a combined fellowship rather than its sole focus.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced trauma, pelvic-acetabular or combined trauma-subspecialty training; the programme-specific AHPRA and qualification criteria apply
HOST INSTITUTION
About Sutherland, St George, Dubbo and Westmead public hospitals
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · 6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard; host-specific placement length is set by the regional fellowship coordinator)View program profile →
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