Max Rady College of Medicine

Adult Hepatology Fellowship

The Adult Hepatology Fellowship is a one-year program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. It focuses on adult hepatology and is designed not only for hepatology fellows but also for rotating fellows and residents from general internal medicine and gastroenterology.

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    Department

    • Department of Internal Medicine

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    Accreditation

    • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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    Expected duration

    • 1 year

Fellowship details

The University of Manitoba is home to Canada's first standalone Section of Hepatology, distinct from the Section of Gastroenterology. Our mission is to excel in Clinical Care, Research, and Education. Our team of dedicated physicians collaborates with specialists to offer patients the latest in diagnostic techniques and treatments.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Care: We provide outpatient services and a citywide inpatient consult service, covering all areas of hepatology, including pre- and post-transplant care. We are the leading referral center for hepatology in Manitoba, Nunavut, and northwestern Ontario.
  • Specialized Clinics: In addition to general hepatology clinics, we offer specialized clinics for viral hepatitis and liver transplants. We also have satellite clinics at Grace Hospital and Victoria Hospital.

Training Experience: As a fellow, you will work closely with our experienced faculty members during clinical services and on-call shifts. Your level of supervision will match your academic and training progress.

Fellowship Details:

  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Open to both Canadian and international trainees who have completed or are expected to complete internal medicine or gastroenterology training by the fellowship start date.
  • Enrollment: We accept one trainee annually.
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Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: April 30

To be considered for admission to the Adult Hepatology Area of Focused Competency program, you must have a minimum of:

  • An undergraduate degree in medicine
  • Completion of training in Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology by the start of the fellowship
  • Fluency in English

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

How to apply

To apply for the fellowship program, please include the following in your application package:

  1. A formal cover letter
  2. A current curriculum vitae
  3. Three reference letters

Submit your complete application package via email to Bre-Anne Kiesman at brkiesman@hsc.mb.ca.

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Contact us

Dr. David Peretz
Director, Adult Hepatology Fellowship

dperetz@hsc.mb.ca