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TKOS Fellowship

TK Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship Program

TK Orthopedic Surgery aims to be Korea's most trusted medical institution, delivering patient-centered, state-of-the-art medical services and compassionate care.

TK Knee Fellowship

Program Overview

4~6 per year Number of
positions
6 months Duration of
fellowship
Seoul, South Korea Site
Prof TK KIM Supervisors /
Mentor

This paid fellowship offers hands-on clinical and one-on-one surgical training in knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy.Designed for ambitious orthopedic surgeons pursuing these subspecialties long-term, it welcomes both national and international applicants.

Fellows work within a team led by Prof. T K Kim, a world-renowned pioneer in knee arthroplasty. Since 2003, he has mentored hundreds of national and international orthopedic surgeons, revered for his academic and surgical expertise.

Fellowship Schedule

Work and Training

Fellows receive advanced training and in-depth experience in all knee pathologies, including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, osteotomy, and arthroplasty.

Fellows work 6 days a week, actively participating in all patient care aspects, from rounds to post-operative rehabilitation.

They gain comprehensive patient care skills in clinics and assist in surgeries for hands-on OR experience.

Weekly Interactive Sessions

Research activity

We believe fellowship training remain incomplete without academic and research activity. Here we laid down strong foundation of academic activity alongside comprehensive clinical and surgical training. Fellows will work in a dedicated research team comprising of research associates under the guidance of Prof T K Kim. Fellows will attend dedicated interactive teaching and research session every week. Each fellow will be given project to complete within stipulated time with the focus on publishing and adding to world literature. Progress of research activity will be monitored every week. Apart from this, fellows will have the opportunity to present their work in national or international meetings. They will be taken to conferences, seminars, symposiums, and workshops so as to enrich knowledge, remain updated with the contemporary developments, where they will get the opportunity to hobnob with national and international stalwarts of Orthopedics discipline.

Fellowship Benefits & Resources

Support and allowances

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  • Upon successful evaluation and program completion, fellows will receive a hospital based fellowship certificate.
  • Training allowances will be provided.
  • Accommodation with all necessary facilities in a dormitory alongside with co-fellows.
  • Dedicated office room for academic session and research works.
  • Round the clock internet facility both in Hospital and in accommodation.
  • Invitation and support to attend conferences, symposiums, workshops.

Orthopedic Specialization

Eligibility criteria

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  • Should have a recognized specialist degree or equivalen in Orthopedics.
  • Should be competent in English speaking and writing skills.
  • Should commit to the program for not less than 6 months duration.
  • Should be well acquainted with computer skills and biostatistics.

Required Documents for Submission

Application
requirements

  • Filled in Application form (Form can be downloaded here).
  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae.
  • Copy of degree certificate (postgraduate degree or equivalent) in Orthopedics.
  • Letters of recommendation from head of institution/unit of parent institution.
  • A personal statement stating how this fellowship will benefit your future ventures, and how you wil utilize the fellowship program to the fullest in your capacity.
  • Copy of passport.
  • Immunization certificate (Immunization proforma can be downloaded here).
  • Copy of health insurance.
  • The above-mentioned documents can be sent to the Email : osktk2000@yahoo.com/li>
Submission Dates Application period

We accept applications all-round the year. Due to high volume and competitive nature of applications, we cannot commit any allotment schedule, but intake will be based on the number of available spots.

Next Steps Selection process

Applicants are selected based on academic merit, personal qualities, communication skills, and long-term fellowship ambition, with a strict non-discrimination policy. Selected candidates will be notified via email, receive working visa assistance, and benefit from our friendly team's full support for a smooth transition.

Contact address
: osktk2000@yahoo.com

Due to high volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant individually. If your candidature has been selected / shortlisted, we will contact you for further details