7 source-led programme profiles. Licensing, visa and hands-on eligibility vary by institution and candidate; always confirm with the programme and regulator.
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Training locations in New Zealand
Listed destinations reflect documented opportunities, not every hospital with a plastic surgery department.
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Six-month postgraduate fellowship in plastic surgery for FRACS holders, delivered in a private practice setting. The fellow accompanies the surgeon in new patient consultations, assists in surgery and takes part in post-operative care, and must complete research presented at the ASAPS Annual Scientific Meeting.
A clinical and research post with eyelid and lacrimal surgery, common orbital disease, paediatric exposure and registrar teaching. The listing explicitly distinguishes it from comprehensive orbital subspecialty training.
A one-year hand fellowship in the Auckland Regional Centre for Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at Middlemore Hospital, open to plastic and orthopaedic fellows. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no separate hospital programme page was found.
Clinical Lead Hands, PRS Unit; named hand-fellowship clinical contactMike Foster
A burn fellowship based in the 10-bed National Burn Centre at Middlemore Hospital, covering acute, rehabilitative and reconstructive burn care in adults and children. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no separate hospital programme page was found.
Burn surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months fixed term; shorter or longer terms may be considered
A 12-month senior fellowship in the Wellington regional plastic, maxillofacial and burn unit at Hutt Hospital, with a microsurgical and reconstructive focus plus general plastic on-call duties. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no dedicated programme page was found.
A one-year junior or developmental plastic surgery fellowship advertised by Health New Zealand for the Wellington regional unit, working with about 12 plastic surgery consultants and attending outreach clinics at regional hospitals. The reviewed advert is a job posting rather than a standing programme page.
A fellowship in the plastic and reconstructive surgery department at Waikato Hospital, a tertiary referral and teaching centre for the Midland Region offering head and neck, reconstructive and burns services. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no separate hospital programme page was found.
MicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstructionBurn surgery
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in New Zealand?
PlasticFellow currently lists 7 source-backed programme profiles in New Zealand at 7 institutions in 3 locations (Auckland; Hamilton; Lower Hutt). This is a verified-source list, not a census of every hospital offering training.
What types of plastic surgery training are available in New Zealand?
Listed formats: clinical fellowship (7). The most represented focus areas are complex reconstruction, burn surgery, microsurgery, wound reconstruction, aesthetic surgery. Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.
Can international surgeons apply for fellowships in New Zealand?
Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules in New Zealand decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what the official source publishes; confirm current intake and eligibility directly with the programme before applying.
Intake not confirmed
Named in official programme listingGlenn Bartlett
