0% accept international graduates and 0% describe a visa route; typical length 12 months. 7 institutions, mostly in London, York and Barnstaple. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many abdominal wall & hernia fellowships are there in the United Kingdom?
7 listings at 7 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
0 of 7 say they accept international applicants and 0 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.
When are the next application deadlines?
No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.
Compare programme details
Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Upper GI Surgery FellowshipGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust | Duration 12 months, full time in the historical advert. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust historical benign upper GI and abdominal wall fellowship advert 196-MED5013 | Eligibility The historical advert required full GMC registration and a licence to practise. It accepted applicants with FRCS or working towards FRCS. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeGuy’s and St Thomas’ historical benign upper GI and abdominal wall fellowship vacancy 7657089 International applicants Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline 22 December 2025 (historical vacancy 7657089) Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust historical benign upper GI and abdominal wall fellowship advert 196-MED5013 | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary GBP 65,048–73,992 annually, excluding London weighting, in the historical vacancy. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust historical benign upper GI and abdominal wall fellowship advert 196-MED5013 Funding Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Research FellowshipYork University Hospitals Trust | Duration Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Advanced Abdominal Wall FellowshipNorth Devon District Hospital · Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Duration 12-month fixed-term post (past advertised cycle). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-17Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. | Eligibility Read full valueSenior post-CCT (or equivalent) fellowship for surgeons who have completed higher surgical training; applicants must have completed specialist training in General Surgery (colorectal, upper GI or general surgery or equivalent), hold FRCS or equivalent, and have ST8 competency or equivalent. Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. International applicants The advert says the fellowship is aimed at surgeons from the UK or internationally who have completed higher surgical training. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-17Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Past cycle: the advert closed on 5 January 2025 and states the deadline has passed. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-17Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Past cycle: advertised salary £70,425 per year (fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-17Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. Funding Past cycle: advertised salary £70,425 per year (fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-17Evidence scopeRoyal Devon NHS vacancy advert for a past-cycle (closed) fellowship post; the advert may not reflect the current cycle and says nothing on positions, accreditation or application method. Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship in Abdominal Wall SurgeryRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh | Duration Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Eligibility The historical post was aimed at post-CCT or equivalent surgeons with prior open and laparoscopic hernia training and support from current trainers. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh historical General Surgery Fellow in Abdominal Wall Surgery vacancy International applicants Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Application method The historical advert required the completed NHS Scotland online application form. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh historical General Surgery Fellow in Abdominal Wall Surgery vacancy Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline 26 March 2025 (historical NHS Lothian vacancy 210366) Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh historical General Surgery Fellow in Abdominal Wall Surgery vacancy | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary GBP 45,504–71,550 in the historical NHS Lothian advert. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh historical General Surgery Fellow in Abdominal Wall Surgery vacancy Funding Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction FellowshipRoyal London Hospital · Whipps Cross Hospital | Duration Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Post-CCT Upper GI, Abdominal Wall and Hernia FellowshipEpsom and St Helier NHS Trust | Duration Historical 2025 advertised fellowship: 12 months, full time (40 hours/week). Current contract terms are unverified. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-04Evidence scopeClosed employer fellowship advert (vacancy 7284580), matching the BHS programme and trust. Historical 2025 scope only; current intake unverified. Official-domain cached full-page extraction reviewed; direct HTTP access was blocked. | Eligibility Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on specialist directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Historical advert closed July 8, 2025 at 14:32. This is the recorded closure time, not proof of an originally scheduled deadline or a new intake. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-04Evidence scopeClosed employer fellowship advert (vacancy 7284580), matching the BHS programme and trust. Historical 2025 scope only; current intake unverified. Official-domain cached full-page extraction reviewed; direct HTTP access was blocked. | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Historical 2025 advert: £61,825–£70,425 per annum, excluding LW and depending on experience. Current pay is unverified. Historical source · Source check: 2026-11-04Evidence scopeClosed employer fellowship advert (vacancy 7284580), matching the BHS programme and trust. Historical 2025 scope only; current intake unverified. Official-domain cached full-page extraction reviewed; direct HTTP access was blocked. Funding Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Wirral Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction FellowshipWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Duration 12 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-16Evidence scopeHand-reviewed named RCS subspecialty programme entry; approval periods, fellowship duration and application route are not intake deadlines. | Eligibility Read full valueRCS England scheme guidance: senior surgical trainees, international candidates and SAS doctors at ST6–ST8 level or equivalent may apply for available senior clinical fellowship posts. UK candidates are approaching or recently past CCT. The named fellowship’s person specification may impose additional requirements. Evidence scopeRCS England scheme-wide guidance, linked to the specifically named UK programme and its still-current published approval period. The recruiting employer’s programme-specific person specification controls selection; scheme guidance does not establish an open vacancy. International applicants Read full valueRCS England scheme guidance for UK posts: international applicants need training equivalent to ST6–ST8, GMC registration and eligibility to work in the UK on a temporary work visa. The host’s person specification and appointment checks also apply. Evidence scopeRCS England scheme-wide guidance, linked to the specifically named UK programme and its still-current published approval period. The recruiting employer’s programme-specific person specification controls selection; scheme guidance does not establish an open vacancy. This records the published applicant criteria; no specific visa category or host sponsorship is inferred. | Application method RCS scheme guidance: apply through the recruiting NHS Trust jobs website. This describes the route, not a currently open advert. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-16Evidence scopeHand-reviewed named RCS subspecialty programme entry; approval periods, fellowship duration and application route are not intake deadlines. Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on specialist directory profile Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
London 2
GBRAbdominal Wall Reconstruction and Upper GI Surgery FellowshipGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust · London, United KingdomGBRPelvic Floor and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction FellowshipRoyal London Hospital · Whipps Cross Hospital · London, United KingdomBarnstaple 1
GBRAdvanced Abdominal Wall FellowshipNorth Devon District Hospital · Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Barnstaple, United KingdomEdinburgh 1
GBRAdvanced Surgical Training Fellowship in Abdominal Wall SurgeryRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United KingdomEpsom 1
GBRPost-CCT Upper GI, Abdominal Wall and Hernia FellowshipEpsom and St Helier NHS Trust · Epsom, United KingdomWirral 1
GBRWirral Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction FellowshipWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Wirral, United KingdomYork 1
GBRAbdominal Wall Reconstruction Research FellowshipYork University Hospitals Trust · York, United Kingdom