Programme overview
Clinical research fellow linking research concepts to clinical studies, sharing clinical duties with the ANZTBCRS clinical fellow; key result is publishable research.
Source intake statement at last review: Official Eastern Health position description (2027); current intake not confirmed
A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.
- Training and clinical exposure
- Operating and endoscopy lists at Box Hill and Maroondah; 1 in 3 weekend rounds and colorectal emergency on-call; one list per month at Blackburn; pelvic floor clinic training fortnightlyCaptured from the official source listed below
International applicant assessment
Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.
- Can international surgeons apply?
- Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below
- Clinical role and hands-on restrictions
- Research with part-time clinical dutiesCaptured from the official source listed below
- Medical registration
- Current Australian medical registration or suitable for registrationCaptured from the official source listed below
- Language
- EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below
- Visa or work authorisation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Application timeline and contact
- Application deadline
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Commencement / intake
- 2027Captured from the official source listed below
- Application cycle
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- 1Captured from the official source listed below
- How to apply
- Via Eastern Health; GSA list states Box Hill positions are appointed by Eastern HealthCaptured from the official source listed below
- Official programme contact
- Eastern Health (www.easternhealth.org.au)Captured from the official source listed below
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Suitable for or holding current Australian medical registration; FRACS or equivalent; interest in colorectal surgery training; keen to undertake a research project with the unit. Desirable: previous research experience, teaching interest.Captured from the official source listed below
- Application documents
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Benefits, funding and costs
- Salary or funding
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Fees and upfront expenses
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Benefits and support
- Surgical assisting 3-4 lists per week expected to supplement income (stated as in excess of AUD 50,000); 4 hours per week paid by Epworth for clinical auditCaptured from the official source listed below
- Accommodation or relocation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.
Host institution
Eastern Health (Box Hill Hospital)
Eastern Health (Box Hill Hospital) in Melbourne, Australia hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Colorectal Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 20 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: Position description PDF; also listed as '1 x Colorectal Research' at Box Hill in GSA PFET VIC/TAS list. Award: Victorian Doctors in Training agreement.
Profile completeness
10/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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