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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Stipend AUD 90,000 (paid fortnightly, inclusive of tax and superannuation); intended to cover basic living costs only.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months (commencing February or August)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy, sports reconstruction and trauma at Royal North Shore, North Shore Private, Ryde, St Vincent's Private and Mater hospitals, plus rotational trips to Dubbo Base and Dubbo Private hospitals in regional NSW. Typical week: 2–3 theatre days, 2 half-day clinics and 1–2 research days on a 4-week rotating cycle; at least one paper for an international meeting and peer-reviewed publication; tutorials with supervisors.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
International applicants accepted: need AHPRA limited (supervised) or general registration and a subclass 407 Training visa, both at the applicant's cost; apply 18 months ahead.
?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.
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Medical registration
Eligibility for limited (supervised) or general registration in NSW; applicant bears registration costs (estimated AUD 3,000–5,000).
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Language
Highly fluent spoken and written English; evidence meeting AHPRA English language standard if education was not in English.
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Visa or work authorisation
Non-Australian/NZ citizens need a subclass 407 Training visa at their own cost (including family members).
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% 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
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cyclePositions decided 12–18 months before commencement; apply at least 18 months before the desired start using the SSRI Fellowship Application Form with three confidential referee reports.
Higher degree in orthopaedic surgery from RACS or overseas equivalent and board-eligible
Eligible for limited (supervised) or general medical registration in NSW
Own professional indemnity insurance
High fluency in spoken and written English (AHPRA English standard if not educated in English)
Application documents
Completed SSRI Fellowship Application Form
Supporting documentation as listed on the form
Three independent confidential referee reports
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
AOA-accredited 12-month shoulder and elbow fellowship led by Dr Allan Young, separate from the SSRI Clinical Fellowship (NSW0042), with public and private operating on Sydney's lower north shore and regional rotations to Dubbo. Applications open year-round but are made 12–18 months ahead.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Sydney Shoulder Research Institute / Sydney Shoulder Specialists (Royal North Shore Hospital and partner hospitals)
Use the official host or programme link to review the hospital, training sites and facilities.
