Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
$90,000 AUD per annum (AOA programme summary, directory entry updated 9 June 2026)
Deadline
No current dated closing deadline is established by the reviewed AOA summary
Duration
6 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHip and knee arthroplasty, revision, arthroscopy and an agreed trauma-management and on-call programme
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
• Eligible for registration by AHPRA • FRACS or equivalent • Keen interest in developing arthroplasty skills • Previous performance in arthroplasty research would be advantageous • Log book required as this program is targeted at an individual post fellowship
Application documents
Published by official source
Curriculum vitae
Referee reports
Contact details
Signed-off logbook
IELTS Academic English test result (7 or above in each section)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
ARTHROPLASTY & TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP (SA20695) is one of 23 current AOA-accredited fellowship identities returned by the official Trauma filter. Its programme summary publishes 12 Months, Michael Henningsen 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 Noarlunga Hospital / Flinders Medical Centre / Flinders Private Hospital
Noarlunga Hospital / Flinders Medical Centre / Flinders Private Hospital
Clinical focus
Lower-limb trauma, foot-and-ankle surgery, anterior hip surgery and knee replacement
Qualifications
Medical degree; Master of Public Health
Dr. Worsley's official professional profile records a medical degree and Master of Public Health. It describes lower-limb interests including trauma, foot-and-ankle surgery, anterior hip surgery and knee replacement.
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