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: As per state award. 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 operative and non-operative orthopaedic trauma, independent trauma lists under adjacent consultant supervision, on-call and teaching
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
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleThe AOA programme summary publishes a host route: Expressions of interest please email: Orthopaedic Department Administrator: Ms Jodie Craig-D e y Supervisor of fellow, Orthopaedic Surgeon: Mr Michael Wren michaelwren@iinet.net.au Jodie.Craig-day@health.wa.gov.au
Applicants are expected to have completed Orthopaedic Training in their own countries training program, or at least be in advanced level of current Orthopaedic Training. Position is available to Australian trained surgeons or those trained overseas who must be eligible for registration in Australia with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) www.ahpra.gov.au . The role is most suited to those who have completed or near completed their advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Australia, or others at the same level of achievement, experience and competence. Royal Perth Hospital RPH is a 450 bed central city hospital, with an orientation to emergency services. It includes…
Application documents
Awaiting source review
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (WA18448) is one of 23 current AOA-accredited fellowship identities returned by the official Trauma filter. Its programme summary publishes 6 or 12 months, Michael Wren 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
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Orthopaedic surgeon
Affiliation
St John of God Subiaco Hospital; Subiaco Orthopaedics
Clinical focus
Arthroscopy; hip, knee, shoulder and elbow surgery
Michael Wren is an orthopaedic surgeon operating at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. His interests include arthroscopic surgery and treatment of hip, knee, shoulder and elbow conditions.
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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