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: Approximately AU$100,000 + overtime. 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
12 Months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdult spinal trauma, deformity, oncology and revision surgery at a Level I trauma centre
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
Australian medical registration applicants must meet the current Ahpra English-language skills standard through an accepted education or test pathway; the standard includes IELTS Academic, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT and Cambridge routes with current score and validity rules.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and right-to-work arrangements are not established by AOA accreditation and must be confirmed with the host.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% 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
APHRA Registration Completion of FRACS or equivalent (Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery)
Application documents
Published by official source
Resume
Letter responding to criteria
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Spinal Fellowship (QLD1625) is one of 23 current AOA-accredited fellowship identities returned by the official Trauma filter. Its programme summary publishes 12 Months, Dennis Hartig 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
St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital; Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Clinical focus
Spine surgery; general orthopaedics
Leo Zeller is an orthopaedic spine surgeon at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital and holds a visiting spinal appointment at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
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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