Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
The AOA programme summary publishes: $99,814.00 AUS per annum. Confirm the current appointed-year salary, award and benefits with the host.
Deadline
16 June 2026 (passed)
Duration
12 months (August to July)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureTwo-thirds trauma with particular emphasis on pelvic and acetabular fractures, plus complex revision hip and knee arthroplasty
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.
—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 & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-31
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline16 June 2026 (passed)
Commencing dateFebruary 2027 (the advertised post)
Application route / cycleThe Alfred (Bayside Health) advertised a 'Fellow - Orthopaedic Surgery - 2027' post (2 positions, February 2027 start, 12-month appointment); the most recent window (advert closing date 16 June 2026) has ended. The advert asks for training in orthopaedic surgery at PGY5 or higher. No later advert for a 2028 appointment was found on the Alfred careers site on 3 October 2026.
Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship including Trauma, Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery and Revision Arthroplasty (VIC99518) is one of 23 current AOA-accredited fellowship identities returned by the official Trauma filter. Its programme summary publishes 12 months (August to July), Arvind Jain 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
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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