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Clinical and Research Fellowship in Spinal Surgery – Austin Health

Austin Health

⌖ Melbourne · Australia

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Eligible for registration by the Australian medical board; an orthopaedic or neurosurgical postgraduate fellowship (FRACS) or equivalent is a prerequisite.
Funding
Stipend of AUD 80,000 per the AOA summary (NSA list: more than $50,000 and less than $75,000).
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A joint AOA-NSA accredited spine fellowship based at the Austin Hospital, home of the Victorian Spinal Cord Injuries Service.

Combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic adult spine surgery from occiput to sacrum, including degenerative disease, tumours, adolescent and adult deformity, infection and trauma, with the statewide Victorian Spinal Cord Injuries Service and prospective outcomes research (at least two papers expected).

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Official NSA/AOA 2025 accredited post listLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Eligible for registration by the Australian medical board; an orthopaedic or neurosurgical postgraduate fellowship (FRACS) or equivalent is a prerequisite.

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Training level & pathway

Post-fellowship (post-specialist qualification) position on the AOA–NSA accredited spinal surgery PFET post list.

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Participation / hands-on scope

Combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic adult spine surgery from occiput to sacrum, including degenerative disease, tumours, adolescent and adult deformity, infection and trauma, with the statewide Victorian Spinal Cord Injuries Service and prospective outcomes research (at least two papers expected).

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Must be eligible for registration by the Australian medical board.

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

44% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
12 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply to Mr Gerald Quan, Head of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Austin Hospital.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
gerald.quan@austin.org.au
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Eligible for registration by the Australian medical board; an orthopaedic or neurosurgical postgraduate fellowship (FRACS) or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Training level

Post-fellowship (post-specialist qualification) position on the AOA–NSA accredited spinal surgery PFET post list.

Funding and support

Stipend of AUD 80,000 per the AOA summary (NSA list: more than $50,000 and less than $75,000).

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Must be eligible for registration by the Australian medical board. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Austin Health

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official NSA/AOA 2025 accredited post list
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Gerald Quan (chief supervisor)
Accreditation / recognition
AOA-NSA accredited Post Fellowship Education and Training spine post
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?