National Fellowships

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ADELAIDE, SA:

CLEFT AND CRANIOFACIAL FELLOWSHIP

The Cleft and Craniofacial SA unit has 2 fellowship positions available each year. Fellows will gain a broad experience across all aspects of craniomaxillofacial surgery in both paediatric and adult patients. The fellowship has a strong educational focus with regular audits, aimed at reviewing and improving practice, monthly journal clubs, radiology meetings and protected time for fellow teaching. There will also be opportunities for research and professional development as well as teaching of medical, nursing and allied heath staff. Read more here.

 

BRISBANE, QLD:

PAEDIATRIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP

There is a post available in Paediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. The position in for 12 months starting in either February or August and is open to recently qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

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The scope of work encompasses cleft lip and palate surgery, craniofacial surgery (including craniosynostosis surgery, microtia reconstruction and facial reanimation), and hand and upper lip surgery. The fellow also covers general plastic surgery on call. It is expected that a research project will be completed during the fellowship.

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For more details or to submit an application, please contact Dr Yun Phua via email: yun.phua@health.qld.gov.au

Applications close on the 1st of June each year.

 

MELBOURNE, VIC:

THE ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (RCH) FOR PAEDIATRIC ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Craniofacial fellowship - The next available fellowship will be for July 2027.  Applications will be open through the Careers page on the RCH website in late February 2026 and will close on 30 June 2026

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Our Craniofacial Fellowship is a 12-month clinical position, commencing July 2027, oriented primarily towards cranio-maxillofacial surgery, although a full range of paediatric plastic surgery is covered within the Department. Please note that it is a pre-requisite of the fellowship that applicants are qualified Plastic Surgeons.  From a craniofacial standpoint the Department averages approximately 40-50 transcranial cases per year. In addition, there are approximately 60 new cleft cases treated per year at this hospital. The Craniofacial Fellows are encouraged to complete a research project during their tenure with us. These are usually submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. This is a paid fellowship position. For further details, email plastic.surgery@rch.org.au.  

 

International Fellowships

 

CANADA, TORONTO:

PAEDIATRIC CRANIOMAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY FELLOWSHIP, THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN

The Craniofacial Program offers a one-year Clinical Fellowship appointment to surgeons who have a special interest in developing a career in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. The fellowship is under the supervision of the hospital’s Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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The Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship is a 12-month fellowship which starts in July of each year, structured to allow the individual to become familiar with all aspects of pediatric craniofacial pathology. The Chief of The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is Dr. John Phillips. The Fellowship program is currently managed by Dr. Christopher Forrest, with attendees including Dr. Phillips, Dr. Johanna Riesel, and Dr. Dale Podolsky. All aspects of pediatric craniomaxillofacial diseases are seen, including craniosynostosis, cleft, vascular anomalies, tumor related conditions, developmental malocclusion and trauma with post-traumatic deformities.

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Each year, two Craniofacial Fellowships are offered. There are four operating days per week and two clinic days per week. Candidates who have completed their residency training, whether in North America or outside of North America, are invited to apply for our Craniofacial fellowship program through The SF Match. The Craniofacial Fellow is expected to participate in: on call, teaching responsibilities, participate fully in all surgeries and clinics. It is also expected that the fellow initiates and complete a research project for the 12- month period. Find out more.

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UNITED KINGDOM, BRISTOL:

FELLOW IN CLEFT LIP AND PALATE SURGERY – SOUTH WEST CLEFT SERVICES, BRISTOL

The Bristol Cleft Fellowship will be offered to an Australian doctor to advance their training in all aspects of cleft care.

The aim of the Fellowship is to provide senior trainees with surgical training and research facilities to enable them to take up posts as consultant cleft lip and palate surgeons.

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Based at the University Hospital North Bristol and Weston General Hospital (UK), training will range from the management of cleft lip and palate, speech surgery, alveolar bone graft, orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty and other soft tissue procedures.

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In addition to hands-on training, important research will also be undertaken in conjunction with The Cleft Collective. The Cleft Collective cohort studies investigates the biological and environmental causes of cleft, best treatments and impact of cleft on patients and their families. Find out more. 

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Contact Craniofacial Australia to submit your expression of interest:
E: info@acmff.org.au
T: (08) 8267 4128
W: www.craniofacial.com.au