Fellowship Program Information
Affiliation (Center Type): Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 1 year
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Prof Ashish Gupta, MBBS, MSc, FRACS, FAOrthoA, Orthopaedic Surgeon Shoulder Subspecialist
Recent activity of Teaching Center:
Financial Support and Expenses
Types of Financial Support Available: A stipend is provided, Monthly Stipend of AUD$7,500
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: Support for travel and presentation at international Conferences, publication guidance for research, mentorship regarding practice business
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Mean rental price in Brisbane is approx AUD$2,000/month
Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases
Sports Medicine 20%
Shoulder Arthroplasty 40%
Shoulder Arthroscopy 40%
Area(s) of Specialty: Biologics Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: The program is structured around the core competencies required for advanced orthopaedic shoulder specialists. Upon completion, fellows will demonstrate proficiency in the following domains:
A. Medical Knowledge
Develop an in-depth understanding of shoulder anatomy, biomechanics, and pathophysiology.
Master clinical evaluation and differential diagnosis of shoulder conditions through advanced examination techniques and interpretation of imaging (MRI, CT, US, X-rays).
Understand surgical indications, treatment algorithms, and patient-specific decision-making.
B. Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Attain competence in:
Arthroscopic procedures: rotator cuff repair, labral repair, biceps tenodesis, subacromial decompression.
Open procedures: shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic and reverse), Latarjet, fracture fixation, tendon transfers.
Demonstrate safe intraoperative technique, sterile protocols, and complication management.
Deliver comprehensive preoperative assessment and postoperative rehabilitation planning.
C. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Provide informed consent and manage expectations effectively.
Collaborate within the clinical and operative team environment, including with allied health professionals.
D. Professionalism
Adhere to ethical principles, respect patient confidentiality, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Maintain professional conduct in all clinical, academic, and teaching settings.
E. Systems-Based Practice
Understand health system processes related to surgical scheduling, billing, implant logistics, and outcome tracking.
Participate in quality improvement projects and institutional audits.
F. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Engage in self-directed learning and integrate feedback from supervisors and patient outcomes.
Regularly review current literature and apply evidence-based practices to improve patient care.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Work on cadavers, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Didactic sessions, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: Academic and Research Training
Completion of at least two research project suitable for peer-reviewed publication or national presentation.
Training in:
Research design and methodology
Biostatistics and critical appraisal
Scientific writing and peer review
Encouraged participation in institutional research committees or registries.
Teaching and Leadership Development
Fellows will engage in teaching activities including:
Resident and medical student instruction in clinics and OR
Presentation of weekly case reviews, journal clubs, and grand rounds
Development of leadership skills through mentorship roles and multidisciplinary team involvement.
Continuing Professional Education
Encouraged attendance at national/international conferences (AOANZOA ASM, ESSKA, ISAKOS, etc.).
Completion of CME-accredited shoulder surgery courses and workshops.
Access to online educational platforms, surgical databases, and webinars.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Curriculum and Professional Development Components
A. Clinical Rotations
Rotations with high-volume shoulder surgeons and tertiary care exposure.
Experience in emergency, elective, trauma, and revision cases.
Multidisciplinary clinics involving rheumatology, sports medicine, and physiotherapy.
B. Surgical Training
Minimum procedural exposure requirements to be tracked via surgical logbook:
100+ arthroscopic procedures
50+ shoulder arthroplasties (anatomic and reverse)
30+ trauma cases (clavicle, proximal humerus, scapula)
Participation in cadaver labs and simulation-based arthroscopy training.
Athletic Team Coverage: