REGIONAL DIRECTORY · SOUTH ASIA
Orthopaedic Fellowships in South Asia
236 source-linked orthopaedic fellowship, research and observership pathways across 4 South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Compare by country and subspecialty, then confirm the current cycle on each official page.
236Total programmes
4Countries
53Current application signals
185Clinical fellowships
171Funding published
BY COUNTRY
Orthopaedic fellowships by South Asian country
Each country directory explains its own application approach, language and registration context alongside programme profiles.
BY SUBSPECIALTY
South Asian fellowships by subspecialty
Country links appear where a country has at least 3 verified programmes in that subspecialty.
APPLICATION WATCH
12 of 53, nearest deadline firstSouth Asian fellowships with current application signals
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026International Arthroscopy Observership — Pune
Quexst Healthcare facilitator-listed placement
⌖ Pune, India
Duration2 weeks mandatory
FundingSelf-funded and fee-paying; price supplied by quotation, full payment is required before the…
ExposurePure observation of arthroscopy with a published emphasis on shoulder cases; the wider listing also mentions elbow, wrist, hip,…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals
Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, Orthopaedics and Spine Sur
⌖ Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals. Trauma volume per the AO page: more than 1,000…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: KIMS Secunderabad
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Secunderabad, Orthopaedi
⌖ Secunderabad, Telangana, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at KIMS Secunderabad. Trauma volume per the AO page: more than 1,000 orthopaedic trauma cases…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: Paras HMRI Hospital
Paras HMRI Hospital, Orthopaedics and Traumatology
⌖ Patna, Bihar, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at Paras HMRI Hospital. Trauma volume per the AO page: more than 1,000 orthopaedic trauma cases…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: Shalamar Medical & Dental College
Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Department of Orthopaedics
⌖ Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at Shalamar Medical & Dental College. Trauma volume per the AO page: 500 to 1,000 orthopaedic…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: Tejasvini Hospital & SSIOT
Tejasvini Hospital & SSIOT, Department of Orthopaedics
⌖ Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at Tejasvini Hospital & SSIOT. Trauma volume per the AO page: more than 1,000 orthopaedic…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute, Orthopaedic and Traumatology
⌖ Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at The Calcutta Medical Research Institute. Trauma volume per the AO page: 500 to 1,000…
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026AO Trauma Fellowship Host Centre: Vardhman Trauma & Laparoscopy Centre
Vardhman Trauma & Laparoscopy Centre Pvt Ltd, Trauma & Joint Replaceme
⌖ Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Duration6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma Short-term International Fellowship)
FundingAO Trauma pays fellows a small stipend as a contribution to travel, accommodation and meals; it…
ExposureOrthopaedic trauma fellowship hosted at Vardhman Trauma & Laparoscopy Centre. Trauma volume per the AO page: more than 1,000…
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026AO Spine Fellowship — Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
⌖ New Delhi, India
Duration4 to 12 weeks (AO Spine short-term fellowship range;…
FundingNo programme fee is stated. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and living…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Ortho-Spine Surgery. The host page states…
✓ Verified 11 Oct 2026Fellowship in Arthroplasty (Computer Navigation and Robotic) — Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, Department of Orthopaedics
⌖ Gurugram, Haryana, India
DurationShort-term 1–6 months or long-term 6 months–1 year (department…
FundingStipend, salary and programme fees are not published on the reviewed fellowship page.
ExposureFull-time training programme in arthroplasty (computer navigation and robotic) comprising hands-on training supported by formal…
✓ Verified 11 Oct 2026Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, Department of Orthopaedics
⌖ Gurugram, Haryana, India
DurationShort-term 1–6 months or long-term 6 months–1 year (department…
FundingStipend, salary and programme fees are not published on the reviewed fellowship page.
ExposureFull-time training programme in spine surgery comprising hands-on training supported by formal teaching, with research and academic…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026Anamiwa Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine Fellowship
⌖ Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal
Duration12 months
FundingThe centre states that a modest stipend is provided and ISAKOS records private support; no…
ExposureKnee, shoulder, ankle and elbow arthroscopy, hip and knee arthroplasty, paediatric exposure, biologics, dry-lab skills and research
Orthopaedic fellowships in South Asia: FAQs
How many orthopaedic fellowships in South Asia does OrthoFellow list?
OrthoFellow currently lists 236 orthopaedic training pathways in South Asia across 4 countries. They include 185 clinical fellowships, 1 research fellowships and 50 observerships or short visits.
Which countries in South Asia have the most orthopaedic fellowships?
In the current directory the largest South Asian destinations are India (202), Pakistan (16), Nepal (15) and Bangladesh (3). Counts reflect verified listings, not the total number of posts in each country.
How do you apply for an orthopaedic fellowship in South Asia?
There is no single South Asian application system. Fellowships are applied for directly with the host hospital, university or national society, and some are listed through international networks. Check each country directory for its own route and registration requirements.
Which South Asian orthopaedic fellowships are open now?
53 South Asian programmes currently show an active, upcoming or explicitly rolling application signal. The list on this page is sorted by the nearest published deadline; always reconfirm the date on the official programme page.
Are orthopaedic fellowships in South Asia paid?
Some are salaried hospital posts or come with a grant or stipend; others are self-funded or observational. 171 of the 236 South Asian profiles currently publish salary, stipend or grant support.
Can international surgeons do an orthopaedic fellowship in South Asia?
Often, but hands-on clinical work usually requires temporary registration with the host country's medical council, and many hosts offer observerships or short clinical attachments for visiting surgeons. Confirm the permitted role and visa with each host.