Fellowship details
Throughout this dynamic fellowship, you will participate in a diverse range of complex cardiac procedures, including advanced aortic surgeries, surgical therapies for heart failure involving implantable ventricular assist devices, and comprehensive mechanical circulatory support strategies, including an active ECMO program.
Training occurs at St. Boniface Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre, where you will work alongside leading cardiac surgeons and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment fosters learning and growth, ensuring you develop the advanced skills necessary for your future practice.
Embrace this opportunity to refine your expertise in a cutting-edge clinical setting and take the next step in your surgical career.
Admission and application requirements
Application deadline: January 31
Applicants
You need to provide the following documents:
- Completed application form (online)
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae/resumé
- Three recent reference letters
- Copy of certificate of specialty completion
- Copy of medical degree
- Copy of passport
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
If you are an IMG, you must:
- Be a medical doctor from a medical school listed in the FAIMER directory.
- Provide confirmation of passing:
- MCCQE Part 1 OR
- USMLE Steps 1 and 2.
Additionally, submit ONE of the following documents:
- IELTS Academic Version:
- Taken within the last 24 months
- Minimum score: 7.0 in each component (same sitting)
- Occupational English Test – Medicine (OET-Medicine):
- Minimum grade: B in each subset (same sitting)
- CELPIP-General Test:
- Minimum score: 9 in each skill (same sitting)
How to apply
- Email your application: Please send your complete application package to surg.fellowships@umanitoba.ca.
- Reference letters: Ensure that your reference letters are received within three weeks of your application submission. Please note that the department will not contact your referees to request these letters.
Important note for visa applicants
If you require a visa and are applying through a sponsoring agency, please follow these steps:
- Apply through your sponsoring agency: Your application should be directed through your home sponsoring agency.
- Send applications from sponsoring agencies: Forward these applications directly to sponsoredpgme@umanitoba.ca.
The Department of Surgery fellowship programs recognized and approved by the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Postgraduate Medical Education Executive Council. They are not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
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Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada