Fellowships for Advanced Vocational Trainees

Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to consolidate specialist training while gaining high-level experience in both clinical practice and research. In Western Australia, these fellowships are typically based in major tertiary hospitals, providing access to cutting-edge facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and a diverse patient population.

These positions are designed for trainees who have completed or are nearing completion of their core specialty training. They offer:

  • Advanced clinical exposure in high-acuity settings
  • Structured research opportunities with academic supervision
  • Mentorship from senior clinicians and researchers
  • Preparation for consultant roles, including leadership and teaching experience
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Fellowships are available across a range of specialties and are often aligned with the strategic priorities of WA Health.

They serve as a bridge between training and independent practice, equipping future specialists with the skills to lead innovation in healthcare delivery and medical science.

Whether you're aiming to deepen your clinical expertise, contribute to impactful research, or prepare for a consultant position, these fellowships provide a valuable steppingstone in your medical career.

Working for WA Health

Our Health Services are some of the largest employers in Western Australia. You'll be part of a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all Western Australians.

As a fellow at WA Health, you'll access top-tier hospitals, advanced training, and research opportunities—while enjoying a vibrant, multicultural lifestyle.

International practitioners

If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) considering a fellowship position in Western Australia, information about registration pathways and support programs can be found here:

IMGs

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Fellow - Endocrine Surgery

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
The successful Endocrine Surgeon Fellow applicant(s) will cover the Endocrine Surgery Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and within South Metropolitan Health Service, including lists at FSH and St John of God Murdoch (SJOG). 0.5 FTE will be devo...

Fellow - General Surgery (Colorectal)

Royal Perth Hospital
Provide extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of Colorectal disorders. The Fellow is responsible for the day-to-day management of all patients admitted into Royal Perth Hospital under the Colorectal Service. The Fellow is also respo...

Fellow - General Surgery (UGI/HPB Service)

Royal Perth Hospital
Provide extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of Upper GI and Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) disorders. The Fellow is responsible for the day-to-day management of all patients admitted into Royal Perth Hospital under the Upper GI/HP...

Fellow - Colorectal Surgery

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
The FSH/FH Colorectal unit is a busy tertiary referral unit for the management of complex colorectal conditions not managed in the secondary health care units. There will be opportunities to develop colorectal skills including laparoscopic colorec...

Fellow - Cardiology - Echocardiography

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
The Fellow Cardiology Echocardiography (ECHO) is required to participate in non-invasive cardiac imaging with direct procedural involvement in transthoracic echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography under the ...

Fellow - Interventional Cardiology

Royal Perth Hospital
We are seeking to appoint an Interventional Cardiology Fellow to our Cardiology Department. In this role you will provide a high-quality clinical service to hospital patients. You will be required to promote high quality patient centred care to in...

Fellow - Pain Management (Second Year)

Royal Perth Hospital
The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Royal Perth Bentley Group provides an integrated pain service. The pain service consists of inpatient acute pain service rounds at RPH and BHS, a transitional pain clinic at BHS and the outpatient...

Fellow - Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
As part of the recruitment cycle for the senior registrar pool for 2026, FSH is offering 1.0 FTE for an Unaccredited Reproductive Medicine & Infertility Fellowship. The position is provided in affiliation with Monash IVF, where the fellow will gai...

Fellow - Emergency Medicine

Perth Children's Hospital
The successful applicants to the Fellow position in the Emergency Department are expected to manage Emergency outpatients and inpatients in the department Short Stay Unit under the supervision of the Consultants and be involved in departmental edu...

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