The Fellowship Directory lists 21 Plastic Surgery fellowships in Australia at 18 institutions. The main training cities are Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. 38% say they accept international medical graduates and 10% describe a visa route. The most common length is 12 months. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many Plastic Surgery fellowships are there in Australia?
21 listings at 18 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
8 of the 21 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 2 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
Craniofacial Fellowship (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne): 30 June 2027; Craniofacial Fellowship (The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne): 30 June 2027; Paediatric Hand/Microsurgery Clinical Fellowship (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne): 30 June 2027.
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AUSBurns Fellowship – Victorian Adult Burns ServiceThe Alfred (Alfred Health) – Victorian Adult Burns Service · Melbourne, AustraliaAUSCynthia Banham Burn Injury Research FellowshipFiona Wood Foundation (supervised by Professor Fiona Wood) · Perth, AustraliaAUSFacial Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipChris O'Brien Lifehouse – Head and Neck Cancer Service (with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Melanoma Institute Australia) · Sydney, AustraliaAUSPaediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipQueensland Children's Hospital · Brisbane, AustraliaAUSPIPRS Plastic and Reconstructive FellowshipSir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Perth Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Perth, AustraliaAUSRegional Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipLaunceston General Hospital · Launceston, AustraliaAUSSurgical Education and Training (SET) Program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Australia)Royal Australasian College of Surgeons / Australian Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPS) · Multiple sites (national programme), AustraliaAesthetic surgery 4
AUSAesthetic Plastic Surgery FellowshipThe Canberra Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic (The CAPS Clinic) · Canberra, AustraliaAUSAesthetic Surgery FellowshipDr Anh and Associates (Dr Anh Medispa / St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital) · Perth, AustraliaAUSISAPS Fellowship Program – SydneyDr Tim Papadopoulos practices / Westmead Private Hospital · Sydney, AustraliaAUSThe Breast Academy Fellowship ProgramThe Breast Academy Gold Coast (Dr Craig Layt and Dr Stradwick) · Gold Coast, AustraliaCraniofacial & cleft 3
AUSCleft and Craniofacial FellowshipAustralian Craniofacial Unit (Women's and Children's Hospital / Royal Adelaide Hospital) · Adelaide, AustraliaAUSCraniofacial FellowshipRoyal Children's Hospital Melbourne · Melbourne, AustraliaAUSCraniofacial FellowshipThe Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne · Melbourne, AustraliaHand & peripheral nerve 3
AUSHand and Microsurgery Clinical FellowshipThe Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne · Melbourne, AustraliaAUSHand Clinic Hand FellowshipMudgeeraba Hand Clinic (with Queensland Children's Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital) · Mudgeeraba (Gold Coast), AustraliaAUSPaediatric Hand/Microsurgery Clinical FellowshipRoyal Children's Hospital Melbourne · Melbourne, AustraliaReconstructive microsurgery 3
AUSAdvanced Reconstructive Microsurgery FellowshipPrincess Alexandra Hospital · Brisbane, AustraliaAUSAdvanced Reconstructive Microsurgery FellowshipRoyal Melbourne Hospital · Melbourne, AustraliaAUSClinical Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery FellowshipAustin Health – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit · Melbourne, AustraliaBreast reconstruction & microsurgery 1
AUSPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Advanced DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction)Chris O'Brien Lifehouse · Sydney, Australia