Max Rady College of Medicine

Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

The Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for aspiring surgeons to gain unparalleled clinical experience in the field of orthopedic trauma. This one-year program is designed to provide hands-on training and supervised clinical practice, giving fellows the chance to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the surgical management of traumatic injuries. With a focus on lower extremity reconstruction, fellows will have the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced trauma surgeons in the field, managing high volumes of complex cases and gaining senior management experience through call duties.

 

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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

Fellows in the Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship will work with a team of five fellowship-trained trauma surgeons, managing one to two orthopedic trauma operating rooms each weekday and encountering a diverse range of traumatic injuries. In addition to clinical duties, fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in academic activities such as fracture rounds and teaching sessions for residents and medical students. Two fellowship spots are available each academic year.

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Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: March 1

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)

Apply now

Candidates for this position must have completed an approved Orthopedic Residency Training Program.

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:

  1. Apply through your sponsoring agency: Your application should be directed through your home sponsoring agency.
  2. 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
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University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
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