Fellowship details
Gain extensive experience in methods of maternal and fetal assessment and the identification and management of high-risk obstetric patients in this two-year fellowship.
Enhance your skills through increasing responsibility in the care and treatment of obstetric patients at two locations: Health Sciences Centre/Women’s Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital.
Multidisciplinary care
Participate in the multidisciplinary care of complex pregnant patients with involvement from allied health care professionals, nursing and other medical subspecialities.
Gain direct exposure to prenatal genetics, neonatology and pediatric subspecialties, obstetrical Internal medicine, and adult Internal medicine/subspecialities.
Extensive hands-on training
Provide prenatal diagnosis services and fetal surveillance for over 6,000 patients per year from a large catchment area that includes Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario.
Explore active involvement in intrapartum and postpartum consultations and the direct maternal care of high-risk patient clinics attended by Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) sub-specialists.
Gain exposure to advanced invasive procedures including cordocentesis, fetal transfusion, shunt placement and amnioreduction.
Rotations
The training for MFM is consistent with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Subspeciality Training Requirements in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Effective July 1, 2022, the program follows the Competence By Design (CBD) framework as set out by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Year one (PGY6)
| Stage | Duration | Highlights of training |
|---|---|---|
| Transition to Discipline (TTD) | 8 weeks |
MFM-Junior A Rotation (8 weeks)
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| Foundations | 16 weeks | MFM-Junior B Rotation (12 weeks)
Research A rotation (4 weeks)
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| Core | 28 weeks | MFM-Senior A Rotation (12 weeks)
Other Rotations (16 weeks)
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Year two (PGY7)
| Stage | Duration | Highlights of training |
|---|---|---|
| Core | 40 weeks |
MFM-Senior A Rotation (20 weeks)
Other Rotations (20 weeks)
|
| Transition to Practice (TTP) | 12 weeks |
MFM-Senior B Rotation (12 weeks)
|
Admission and application requirements
Application deadline: April 30
To apply for the Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, you must:
- Complete training in obstetrics and gynecology at a Canadian university or equivalent
- Successfully complete the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty examination in obstetrics and gynecology
- Complete the Medical Council of Canada evaluating exam (international applicants only)
Consideration will also be given to applicants who have been assessed by the Royal College to be eligible to write this examination.
Questions about the program? Please contact Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Program director.
How to apply
Your application must include:
- Letter of intent
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Three reference letters
Sponsored applicants:
Applications from individuals sponsored by agencies will be considered if approved by the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Sponsored applicants must apply through their home sponsoring agency, which will send the application to the Post Graduate Medical Education office.
Submit completed applications and inquiries to:
Dr. Jennifer Hunt, MD, FRCSC
Maternal Fetal Medicine Program Director
St. Boniface Hospital
N5031-409 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, Canada
Phone: 204-237-2192
Email: jhunt@sbgh.mb.ca
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Dr. Jennifer Hunt MD, FRCSC
Program Director
St. Boniface Hospital
N5031-409 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Canada