0% accept international graduates and 33% describe a visa route; typical length 6 months. 6 institutions, mostly in Seoul, Busan and Yongin. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many spine fellowships are there in South Korea?
6 listings at 6 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
0 of 6 say they accept international applicants and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Spine Surgery Fellowship in OrthopedicsKorea University Anam Hospital | Duration Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility International physicians seeking specialist orthopaedic spine training Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | 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 OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| International UBE Spine Observership — BusanGood Moonwha Hospital / Quexst Healthcare | Duration 1 week, Monday to Friday Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note | Eligibility Postgraduate orthopaedic surgeons with valid medical council registration Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note International applicants Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | Application method Send medical council registration, degrees and CV; statement of purpose; await confirmation; pay initial booking amount Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note Deadline No fixed date; apply 4 months in advance and at least 2 months before the start date Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not yet verified: programme funding terms. A legacy import recorded eligibility without programme-specific funding evidence. UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Gangnam)Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System | Duration 6 months or 1 year. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-29Evidence scopeProgramme-specific duration | Eligibility Read full valueMore than 3 years of clinical experience after obtaining a certificate of specialty in orthopaedic surgery; Fluent in English (or Korean); interpretation is not provided; Documentation of current immunizations; Eligible to enter Korea under Article 11 of the Immigration Act International applicants Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | Application method Submit online through the Severance Academy application menu and register as a trainee; email applications are discouraged. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-29Evidence scopeProgramme-specific application method Documents Read full valueEnglish/authorized documents: CV, medical licence showing issue date, specialty certificate if applicable, past and current employment certificates, passport, passport photograph and immunization form with vaccination or antibody-test proof; visa application form for stays longer than 90 days. Previously recorded medical-licence/specialty and immunization requirements are retained. Evidence scopeProgramme-specific documents Deadline Read full valueYearless schedule: six-month March start, apply 1–31 October in the preceding year; September start, apply 1–30 April. One-year January start, apply 1–31 August in the preceding year. No dated current intake is established. Evidence scopeProgramme-specific deadline | Tuition / fees Read full valueThe undated SIF physician policy lists training fees of USD 2,000/month for observation and USD 3,000/month for hands-on practice, plus administration fees of USD 100 or USD 200 respectively. SIF-Prime Course tuition is separately listed at USD 3,000/month. Department/professor approval determines any discount/waiver; confirm which components apply to the individual placement and current rates. Evidence scopeSeverance International Fellowship institutional physician-training policy, linked to the explicitly listed orthopaedic track. Department availability is subject to change; hands-on approval and any individual fee waiver are not guaranteed. Application fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not yet verified: programme funding terms. A legacy import recorded eligibility without programme-specific funding evidence. UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Severance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Sinchon)Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System | Duration 6 months or 1 year. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-29Evidence scopeProgramme-specific duration | Eligibility Read full valueMore than 3 years of clinical experience after obtaining a doctor's licence; Fluent in English (or Korean); interpretation is not provided; Documentation of current immunizations; Eligible to enter Korea under Article 11 of the Immigration Act International applicants Applicants must be fluent in English or Korean and provide proof of immunization status (institute-wide) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page; see note | Application method Apply online and register as a Severance Academy trainee; email applications are discouraged. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-18Evidence scopeProgramme-specific official page Documents Read full valueEnglish/authorized documents: CV, medical licence showing issue date, specialty certificate if applicable, past and current employment certificates, passport, passport photograph and immunization form with vaccination or antibody-test proof; visa application form for stays longer than 90 days. Previously recorded medical-licence/specialty and immunization requirements are retained. Evidence scopeProgramme-specific documents Deadline Read full valueYearless schedule: six-month March start, apply 1–31 October in the preceding year; September start, apply 1–30 April. One-year January start, apply 1–31 August in the preceding year. No dated current intake is established. Evidence scopeProgramme-specific deadline | Tuition / fees Read full valueThe undated SIF physician policy lists training fees of USD 2,000/month for observation and USD 3,000/month for hands-on practice, plus administration fees of USD 100 or USD 200 respectively. SIF-Prime Course tuition is separately listed at USD 3,000/month. Department/professor approval determines any discount/waiver; confirm which components apply to the individual placement and current rates. Evidence scopeSeverance International Fellowship institutional physician-training policy, linked to the explicitly listed orthopaedic track. Department availability is subject to change; hands-on approval and any individual fee waiver are not guaranteed. Application fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not yet verified: programme funding terms. A legacy import recorded eligibility without programme-specific funding evidence. UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Wooridul Spine Hospital Fellowship Course (Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery)Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center | Duration 6 months to 1 year Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeWooridul International Training Center page, "Fellowship Course" section; programme-specific | Eligibility International spine specialists Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeWooridul International Training Center page, "Fellowship Course" section; programme-specific International applicants Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | 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 yet verified: programme funding terms. A legacy import recorded eligibility without programme-specific funding evidence. UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Yongin Severance General & Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery FellowshipYongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University | Duration 1 month or 6 months; the one-month option requires advance discussion. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-29Evidence scopeProgramme-specific duration | Eligibility Read full valuePhysician with more than three years of clinical experience after specialist qualification; Eligible to enter the Republic of Korea; Current required immunisations; Advance discussion for the one-month course International applicants Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverified | Application method Email the required documents to BHSONG21@yuhs.ac; discuss a one-month placement in advance. The six-month application period is listed as TBD. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-29Evidence scopeProgramme-specific application method Documents Read full valueEnglish/authorized documents: CV, medical licence showing issue date, specialty certificate if applicable, past and current employment certificates, passport, passport photograph and immunization form with vaccination or antibody-test proof; visa application form for stays longer than 90 days. Evidence scopeProgramme-specific documents Deadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Read full valueSIF physician policy: observership training USD2000/month or hands-on training USD3000/month; SIF-Prime Course hands-on tuition separately USD3000/month. Department/professor decides discounts or waivers after approval; confirm applicable total. Evidence scopePolicy applies to enumerated Yongin general/minimally-invasive spine track; discount preference is conditional and not a guaranteed scholarship. Application fee One-time administration fee USD100 for observation or USD200 for hands-on; extended training beyond approved period incurs additional administration fee. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-10-18Evidence scopePolicy applies to enumerated Yongin general/minimally-invasive spine track; discount preference is conditional and not a guaranteed scholarship. | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on OrthoFellow profile Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
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KORInternational Spine Surgery Fellowship in OrthopedicsKorea University Anam Hospital · Seoul, South KoreaKORSeverance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Gangnam)Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System · Seoul, South KoreaKORSeverance International Fellowship - Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic, Sinchon)Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System · Seoul, South KoreaKORWooridul Spine Hospital Fellowship Course (Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery)Wooridul Spine Hospital (Cheongdam), International Training Center · Seoul, South KoreaBusan 1
KORInternational UBE Spine Observership — BusanGood Moonwha Hospital / Quexst Healthcare · Busan, South KoreaYongin 1
KORYongin Severance General & Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery FellowshipYongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University · Yongin, South Korea