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    Department

    • Department of Surgery

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    Expected duration

    • 1 year

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    Start date

    • July 1

Fellowship details

Experience state-of-the-art facilities and technology

Our fellowship is hosted at Victoria General Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital, both equipped with the latest technologies and facilities. You will have access to advanced laparoscopic equipment and innovative surgical tools, ensuring that you learn in a modern, supportive environment.

Achieve certification in laparoscopic skills

Throughout your fellowship, you will work towards certification in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Skills (FLS) program. This certification is a crucial milestone in your professional development and demonstrates your commitment to excellence in minimally invasive surgery.

Master hands-on learning and advanced techniques

Our fellowship offers you intensive training in a variety of laparoscopic procedures, including:

  • Hernia Repair
  • Solid Organ Surgery
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

You will gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgery. This immersive training will prepare you to tackle complex cases with confidence.

Contribute to meaningful research

Research is at the heart of our fellowship program. You will engage in a mandatory research component that allows you to explore topics in surgical education, clinical epidemiology, and simulation. By the end of your fellowship, you will complete at least one research project suitable for peer-reviewed publication or presentation, making a meaningful contribution to the field.

Learn from exceptional mentors

During your fellowship, you will work closely with a team of five dedicated and experienced MIS surgeons. Our mentors are not only skilled surgeons but also passionate educators who will guide you through your training, sharing invaluable insights and personalized feedback to help you grow as a surgical professional.

Admission and application requirements

How to apply

Please apply directly through The Fellowship Council Website.

Application deadline: August 31

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Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

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