We connect international clinicians, medical leaders and organisations with one of Australia’s leading academic health services. We partner with you to design structured, high-quality experiences across clinical care, leadership, research and health system innovation.
Why partner with Monash Health?
Monash Health provides more than 250 integrated services at over 50 locations, delivering care, education and research at scale. We offer a unique environment to observe, learn and collaborate within a high-performing public health system.
Program pathways
We offer 3 pathways to suit different levels of experience, learning objectives and time commitments. Each program is tailored to your objectives and the selected pathway. You will receive a certificate of participation and, where appropriate, a capability or learning summary.
Executive Observership
Designed for senior medical leaders, executives and system-level decision makers.
Duration: 3 to 5 days
Clinical Observership
Designed for international specialists and senior trainees seeking subspecialty exposure.
Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
Advanced International Clinical Fellowship
Designed for senior clinicians, fellows and sponsored trainees seeking deeper capability development.
Duration: 8 to 52 weeks
Eligibility and suitability
You may be suitable if you are:
- an international clinician, medical leader or executive
- a sponsored fellow or representative of a healthcare organisation
- or is seeking structured exposure to a specific specialty or health system capability.
Applications are assessed based on:
- your professional background and experience
- your learning objectives
- availability of an appropriate host unit and supervisor
- and compliance, governance and visa requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- Program coordination and onboarding
- Structured schedule aligned to your pathway
- Access to approved meetings, sessions and activities
- Supervised observation or fellowship experience
- Certificate and capability summary (where applicable)
What are the fees?
- Executive Observership: AUD $2,000 to $2,500
- Clinical Observership: AUD $1,500 (week 1), plus AUD $500 per additional week
- Advanced Fellowship: from AUD $3,000 per month
- Application fee: AUD $500 (non-refundable)
What documents do I need for the application?
- Passport and visa documentation
- Curriculum vitae and qualifications
- Registration evidence (if applicable)
- Insurance or indemnity documentation (if required)
- Immunisation records and police checks
- Statement of purpose or learning objectives
Can I treat patients or do I need registration?
Can Monash Health help with visas or accommodation?
We do not provide immigration advice. Participants are responsible for their visa arrangements.
Participants are responsible for travel, accommodation and personal expenses.
Can the program be customised?
Yes. Programs may be tailored depending on your objectives, availability and approval.
Start your journey
Tell us about your goals and how you would like to collaborate with Monash Health.