Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 1 training route associated with Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick — Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (AAFPS-supported). Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship
- Named leadership
- 1 of 1 programme records
- Official evidence
- 2 linked sources
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Associate Professor Catherine Meller
Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (A/Prof Catherine Meller)
Associate Professor Catherine Meller (listed as Fellowship director)
Programmes and application details
Clinical fellowship
Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (A/Prof Catherine Meller)
A 6-month or one-year fellowship in advanced facial reconstructive surgery with a particular focus on acquired facial and facial nerve disorders, offered by the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, and listed by the AAFPS; there is no microvascular aspect offered.
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Duration
- 6 month or one year fellowship.
- Clinical participation
- The Fellow is required to complete at least one research project, present a paper at a national or international facial plastic meeting, and write an article to be published in a peer review journal.
- International applicants
- Registered or eligible to register with the Medical Board of Australia; the listing advises allowing time for the application and visa processes, which can take up to 6 months.
- Funding
- This fellowship is self funded by the applicant; A/Prof Meller is happy to support candidates' requests for grants if required. Additional projected income (private assistant billings) AUD $800-1000/week. Accommodation at the Fellow's expense.
- Application timing
- Email your application in June 2027 for the 2028-2029 year.
Upcoming application cycle
Start date TBC. This program is full till June 2028 – email your application in June 2027 for the 2028-2029 year.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Certified surgeon in the specialty of Otolaryngology and Head and neck surgery, or plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Published training
- Facial reanimation techniques, including nerve transfers, static procedures, and selective myectomy
- Management of disorders of the facial nerve, including incomplete facial nerve recovery and synkinesis, and selective neurolysis
- Reconstruction of the head and neck, including local and regional flap reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty – cosmetic and functional, and complex total and near total nasal reconstruction
- Oculoplastics skills including ptosis repair, lid weighting, blepharoplasty, brow lifting; facelifts and other facial rejuvenation techniques
- A research project producing a manuscript suitable for publication and presentation
Application route
Selection by interview – online or in person. Application documents: CV, cover letter, English proficiency test (if applicable). Position description and application documents are linked from the AAFPS fellowships page.
Published application documents
- CV
- Cover letter
- English proficiency test (if applicable)
Official society listing · Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- AAFPS — Fellowships and Observerships (official society listing) ↗Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
- AAFPS — Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship position description 2026 (PDF) ↗Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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