Clinical Fellowship Program
Fellowship Requirements
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Detailed, current curriculum vitae, outlining training, qualifications and experience.
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An outline of the proposed course of postgraduate study and the candidate's intended career plan following completion of the hospital's program in Australia.
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Information on any previous training undertaken in Australia, New Zealand or outside the applicant's home country.
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Three written references:
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The appropriate referees are senior colleagues who have worked with the applicant within the last two years
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Referees are requested to report on the trainee's current professional standard and capability and to consider the appropriateness and usefulness of the proposed program to the trainee's home country.
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A prerequisite of a clinical fellowship in Australia as set by the Medical Board, is the completion and successful passing of your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum score of 7) or Occupational English Test for Healthcare Professional (OET) (minimum score of 350).
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Applicants with a minimum ILETS score of 7 or a minimum OET score of 350 will be highly preferred to be short listed and considered for an interview.
This fellowship offers in-depth training across all aspects of knee surgery, balancing clinical practice with research. Fellows gain extensive experience in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, sports reconstruction, and trauma.
Responsibilities include perioperative patient care, assisting and performing supervised surgeries, and conducting research culminating in a publishable project. Fellows participate in regular clinical and scientific meetings and contribute to teaching junior staff.
The program is based at three Sydney hospitals, providing exposure to complex trauma, elective surgery, and a variety of subspecialties. A dedicated skills center facilitates hands-on surgical training.
The Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute Fellowships are accredited by the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Hear from our Fellows
Hear from some of our recent fellows at SORI and learn about how enriching their experience has been.
