1 week, Monday–Friday; the page also advertises 1- or 2-week options, so confirm the booked duration in the pro-forma invoice
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureObservation of unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery, including patient selection, preoperative planning, theatre setup, equipment, positioning, portal creation, triangulation, decompression and postoperative care; patient contact and hands-on treatment are not permitted
Participation levelObservational pathway. No independent patient care or operative privileges are implied.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Not published
International applicants
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Observational pathway; no independent patient care is implied. Hands-on clinical activity is not described for this observational pathway.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
The provider states that international observers in South Korea may observe treatment but cannot touch patients. The certificate is not a registrable qualification.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Quexst states that an invitation letter is issued after initial payment and host confirmation. The applicant must obtain the visa, send proof of approval and complete the remaining payment before the placement is confirmed.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ current status evidence✓ duration✓ commencement / intake✓ funding✓ benefits✓ accommodation / relocation✓ eligibility✓ registration✓ visa / work authorisation✓ application process✓ required documents✓ application portal✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ verification date— positions · not published by the cited official source— international eligibility · not published by the cited official source— Language requirement not published · not published by the cited official source— Current deadline not yet published · not published by the cited official source— institutional source · not published by the cited official source— accreditation / organisation source · not published by the cited official source
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateTypically the first Monday of the agreed month, subject to mentor and hospital availability
Application route / cycleRegister any time by stating a preferred slot; rotations typically start on the first Monday of the month. Register about 4 months ahead and at least 2 months before the start; registration is valid for 6 months.
Experience appropriate to the stated UBE spine learning objectives
Current medical-council registration
Application documents
Published by official source
Current curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose or motivation letter with learning objectives
Undergraduate and postgraduate qualification certificates
Current medical-council registration
Passport copy with at least six months' validity after the planned stay
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A short, fee-paying UBE spine observership in Busan. The public page contains conflicting one-week versus one- or two-week wording, so OrthoFellow preserves that discrepancy and directs applicants to confirm the exact duration and package in the pro-forma invoice before paying.
Intended for: Postgraduate orthopaedic surgeons; relevant surgical experience is considered according to the applicant's learning objectives
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
The published package states that lunch, accommodation, airport pickup and drop-off, and recordings of operating-theatre procedures and mentor presentations are included; confirm the final inclusions in the pro-forma invoice.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
Accommodation is listed as included in the published observership fee; the property, room type and dates are not specified and should be confirmed before payment.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Good Moonwha Hospital / Quexst Healthcare
The listing is marketed and administered by Quexst Healthcare for an observational placement with Dr Son Sankyu at Good Moonwha Hospital in Busan. OrthoFellow identifies it as a facilitator-listed, fee-paying programme rather than a hospital-published fellowship.
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