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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

Engaging research opportunities

As a fellow, you will lead an impactful research project, collaborating with a pediatric orthopedic attending surgeon who will guide you throughout the process. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to advancements in pediatric orthopedic care while enhancing your research skills and making a meaningful difference in the field.

State-of-the-art facilities and technology

At the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg, the only tertiary pediatric hospital in Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwestern Ontario, you will receive training in our state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in all subspecialty areas of pediatric orthopedic surgery, preparing you for a successful career. Our Pediatric Orthopedic Section specializes in exceptional care for children throughout the region, providing trainees with comprehensive opportunities across the diverse subspecialties of pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Comprehensive hands-on learning and clinical experience

Your fellowship will immerse you in a rich clinical environment, providing exposure to a diverse range of pediatric orthopedic cases. You will participate in trauma care for all pediatric orthopedic cases requiring operative treatment, manage approximately 9,500 outpatient visits annually, and gain hands-on surgical experience with around 850 operations performed by our pediatric orthopedic team in 2021 alone. This extensive exposure will build your confidence in surgical skills and decision-making.

Mentorship

Our fellowship is designed to nurture your development as both a clinician and a researcher. You will collaborate closely with our dedicated team of staff pediatric orthopedic surgeons, each bringing specialized expertise in diverse fields, including complex congenital upper extremity issues, neuromuscular disease, pediatric hip disease, lower extremity reconstruction, and foot and ankle surgery. This mentorship will guide you on your learning journey, helping you cultivate your skills and knowledge in your areas of interest while fostering a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and camaraderie.

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Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: August 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:

  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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Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
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University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

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