Names in the programme record: Dr Mustafa Alttahir
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Stipend listed as 'AU $85,0000' in the AOA summary (apparently AUD 85,000).
Deadline
Not published
Duration
6–12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureNon-operative and operative management of complex lower limb deformity correction and reconstruction, initial assessment through follow-up, fracture-clinic trauma exposure, a multidisciplinary Complex Limb Reconstruction Clinic, and pre-operative planning and use of 3D-printed patient-specific instruments; clinical research for presentation and publication. Sites: Macquarie University Hospital, Campbelltown Private, Norwest Private and East Sydney Private hospitals.
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
International graduates (e.g. MS/DNB-equivalent) accepted with IELTS 7 in every band for Medical Board of Australia registration. General Australian requirement (not stated in this source unless quoted): overseas-trained surgeons need Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA registration (typically limited registration for postgraduate training or supervised practice) and a work visa such as the Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 or Training subclass 407.
?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.
—Not published
Medical registration
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
✓Published by official source
Language
IELTS Academic 7.0 in each section (or equivalent); strict Medical Board of Australia requirement.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY72% of core application fields verifiedChecked 8 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-06
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Completed orthopaedic training (FRACS or equivalent, MS/DNB, American Board or equivalent) or in the final year of training
IELTS Academic minimum 7 in every band (graduates of USA, Canada, UK, NZ and Australian universities exempt)
Application documents
Detailed CV
Three references
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
AOA-accredited lower limb deformity and reconstruction fellowship at Macquarie University's Limb Reconstruction Centre with 3D-printed patient-specific instrumentation and a multidisciplinary limb reconstruction clinic. Distinct from the centre's NSW20609 and NSW21754 posts; applications by email.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Limb Reconstruction Centre, Macquarie University (Macquarie University Hospital and partner private hospitals)
Limb Reconstruction Centre, Macquarie University (Macquarie University Hospital and partner private hospitals) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is the published host setting for this pathway. The cited programme record describes non-operative and operative management of complex lower limb deformity correction and reconstruction, initial assessment through follow-up, fracture-clinic trauma exposure, a multidisciplinary Complex Limb Reconstruction Clinic, and pre-operative planning and use of 3D-printed patient-specific instruments; clinical research for presentation and publication. Sites: Macquarie University Hospital, Campbelltown Private, Norwest Private and East Sydney Private hospitals..
