MSK Radiology Fellowships

AMSIG provides a central directory of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology Fellowships, supporting radiologists in advancing their subspecialty training across Australia and New Zealand.

Several positions are currently available for advanced training in musculoskeletal imaging, approved by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the listed organisations directly using the details provided for further information.

Fellows currently undertaking an MSK Fellowship are eligible to apply for up to 12 months of complimentary AMSIG membership. Learn more about AMSIG membership

Current Fellowships

Radiology Victoria MSK Fellowship

A 12-month Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship at Epworth Geelong, offering advanced training in MRI, CT, ultrasound and image-guided procedures within a high-volume and diverse MSK practice.

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SKG Radiology MSK Fellowship

12-month MSK Fellowship Position in Perth SKG Radiology is excited to welcome applications for their highly regarded Musculoskeletal Fellowship. As part of the Sonic Healthcare

Perth Radiological Clinic MSK Fellowship

A privately funded full-time MSK Fellowship opportunity which includes comprehensive multimodality diagnostic and procedural work, with a particular focus on diagnostic MRI.

Te Toka Tumai Auckland MSK Fellowship

The Musculoskeletal Imaging section of the Department of Radiology at Auckland City Hospital (Te Toka Tumai Auckland) has a full-time, fixed-term (12-month) fellowship.

Western Australian Government

Western Australian Government has two 12-month MSK positions at Fiona Stanley Hospital with fellows rostered to Fiona Stanley, Fremantle and Rockingham hospitals.

What To Ask Before Applying

Choosing the right MSK fellowship is an important step in your career. While each program varies, we recommend contacting the host organisation directly to better understand the structure, expectations and opportunities offered.

Training and Daily Experience

  • What does a typical day look like for a fellow?
  • How is the workload distributed across imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray?
  • What level of exposure is provided across MSK subspecialties, including trauma, sports medicine, rheumatology and sarcoma imaging?


Procedural Experience

  • What hands-on experience is available in interventional procedures such as spinal injections, PRP, radiofrequency denervation and tumour biopsies?
  • What is the supervision structure for these procedures?


Clinical Integration

  • Are there opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary clinics?
  • Will fellows attend clinical meetings with orthopaedic, sports medicine or rheumatology specialists?


Locations and Rotations

  • Are there opportunities to rotate through different hospital or clinic sites?
  • What specific expertise or focus areas does each site offer


Working Arrangements

  • Is the fellowship full-time, or are part-time or job-share arrangements considered?
  • What are the on-call or after-hours rostering requirements?


Applications and Future Opportunities

  • Is there a cost to apply for the fellowship?
  • Is there potential for an ongoing or permanent role at the completion of the fellowship?

Frequently Asked Questions

The main MSK fellowship positions across Australia and New Zealand are listed on the AMSIG website and updated as new fellowships are confirmed.

No. AMSIG does not charge a fee for organisations to list their MSK Fellowship programs or for fellowship applications.

Start and end dates vary from centre to centre and are outlined within each fellowship listing.

International Applicants

Eligibility requirements vary by organisation. International applicants should contact the listed fellowship providers directly to confirm whether they can apply under supervision without FRANZCR or an equivalent qualification.

Pathways vary depending on registration and visa requirements. 

In Australia, updates from Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) may introduce streamlined pathways for international specialists. Further information is available via the expedited specialist pathway through the Medical Board of Australia.

For New Zealand, applicants should refer to the Medical Council of New Zealand for registration and visa requirement information.

AMSIG Fellowship Membership

Fellows currently in an MSK Fellowship are eligible to apply for up to 12 months of free AMSIG membership including access to all AMSIG member entitlements. These include but are not limited to:

  • Educational meeting videos and presentations from local and international MSK experts
  • Access to the digital edition of the Skeletal Radiology Journal
  • Relevant news, data and updates from associated MSK Imaging groups worldwide (including preferred rates to attend meetings, where possible)
  • Reduced conference rates to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)

AMSIG welcomes your application, and we look forward to you becoming part of our professional forum of MSK specialists within the Australasian region.

  • Applicants must be in an MSK fellowship and supported by fellowship supervisor and/or AMSIG member.
  • All applications will be subject to AMSIG Executive approval.
  • Fellows wishing to take advantage of this offer, will need to complete all application forms and supply credit card details for membership annual autorenewal in the following January.
  • If the applying Fellow does not wish to supply credit card details for auto-renewal, they are still eligible for up to 12-months free membership, and at the conclusion of the free membership, their membership is cancelled in full. If they wish to join AMSIG again in the future, they will have to reapply to be an AMSIG member and pay all applicable joining and other fees as per standard process.
  • The AMSIG Calendar year is from January to January, the free Fellows membership concludes at the end of the AMSIG calendar year, regardless of the date that the Fellows joins within the 12-month period.

Do you have a fellowship position that you wish to list with AMSIG?

All offers of MSK Imaging Fellowships are welcomed and will be added to the website and promoted to our members, subject to the approval of the AMSIG Executive.

Please contact the AMSIG Secretary on amsigsecretary@gmail.com with full details including a start date, duration, a description of the role, practice/health department that the role is based at, organisation website, and contact details.