Names in the programme record: Kwan Kyu Park, MD, PhD (SIF Director)
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Self-funded: SIF training fee USD 2,000 per month (observership) or USD 3,000 per month (hands-on practice), plus a one-off administration fee of USD 100 (observation) or USD 200 (hands-on). Discounts or waivers are decided by the department and professor; physicians from OECD DAC ODA-recipient countries are given preference. No stipend published.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
3 months, 6 months or 1 year
Hands-on
Supervised participation published
Clinical exposureHip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) including PSI (patient-specific instrument) or navigation TKA and hip fracture surgery; 3-month track offers observation, lectures, research and conferences, the 6-month track adds hands-on practice (after MOHW permission) and robot training.
Participation levelSupervised clinical participation is published; exact privileges remain subject to host credentialing and local law.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Open to foreign physicians; Indonesia is on the OECD DAC ODA-recipient list, which SIF says gives preference for fee discounts/waivers, and hands-on work requires 6+ months plus Korean MOHW permission backed by a recommendation from the Indonesian licensing authority.
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Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) including PSI (patient-specific instrument) or navigation TKA and hip fracture surgery; 3-month track offers observation, lectures, research and conferences, the 6-month track adds hands-on practice (after MOHW permission) and robot training. Exact privileges remain subject to host credentialing.
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Medical registration
Hands-on practice (only for training of 6 months or longer): department approval, completion of the SIF-Prime Course, 2 months of observation, then Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare permission supported by a recommendation letter from the government body that issued your medical licence.
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Language
Fluent in English or Korean, including professional terminology; Severance Academy may request proof of proficiency.
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Visa or work authorisation
Visa application form required for stays over 90 days; Severance Academy provides visa support (included in the administration fee).
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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 / cycleOnline application through the SIF portal; document review, email interview, approval, visa/immunization check, fee payment 2 weeks before start. Start dates and application windows currently TBD.
Official contactSeverance Academy, Yonsei Institute for Global Health (International Training)int_academy@yuhs.ac
More than 3 years of clinical experience after obtaining a certificate of specialty in orthopaedic surgery
Experience in arthroplasty
Certificate of specialty is mandatory
Fluent in English (or Korean); interpretation is not provided
Documentation of current immunizations
Eligible to enter Korea under Article 11 of the Immigration Act
Application documents
English CV / resume
Medical doctor's licence (with issue date)
Certificate of specialty
Proof of employment (past and present)
Copy of passport
Passport-type photo
Immunization form
Visa application form (stays over 90 days)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Severance International Fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at Severance Hospital (Sinchon) for board-certified orthopaedic surgeons with 3+ years' post-specialty experience and arthroplasty experience. Training runs 3 months to 1 year, self-funded, with hands-on practice only for 6+ months after Korean MOHW permission.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Certificate of completion issued by the President & CEO of Yonsei University Health System; access to SIF alumni network.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
Severance Hospital's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, opened Korea's first independent orthopaedic department in 1953; this Sinchon arthroplasty track is separate from the Gangnam Severance arthroplasty SIF.
