12 Months

Orthopaedic Fellowship Information

The Fellowship is principally concerned with the teaching of orthopaedic aspects of shoulder, elbow and knee surgery. Experience in this area includes arthroscopic reconstruction and joint replacement. The Fellowship involves working at St Lukes Care Hospital Sydney, Strathfield Private Hospital, Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney South West Private Hospital and Campbelltown Private Hospital with other orthopaedic surgeons and related disciplines. It also involves work at Bankstown Hospital (public hospital), attending department x-ray and clinical meetings, outpatient work, journal clubs, preparation for operations, and, with assistance, consulting at orthoclinic.
The Fellow develops surgical experience through private assisting and supervised operating. The Fellow will also develop full responsibility for surgery at approximately one operating list per fortnight and is exposed to approximately 20 surgical procedures per week.
Prospective applicants should aspire to sub-specialist shoulder, elbow and knee surgery.

Stipend

Approximately AU$70,000 pa

Minimum Requirements