The Fellowship Directory lists 1,559 short fellowships at 1,047 institutions. The main training cities are Seoul, Tokyo and Hangzhou. 64% say they accept international medical graduates and 7% describe a visa route. The most common length is 6 months. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a short fellowship without a local licence?
Often yes for observerships, which usually involve no hands-on patient care. Hands-on short fellowships normally still need local registration. Check each official page.
How many short fellowships are there?
1,559 listings at 1,047 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
990 of the 1,559 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 104 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
Ashford and St Peter's Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology (job advert) (Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Cardiology Department): 13 October 2026; Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery (Senior) (Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust – Trent Cardiac Centre): 13 October 2026; Senior Clinical Fellow, Anaesthetics & Critical Care (job advert) (Princess of Wales Hospital (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board)): 13 October 2026.