Fellowship details
The Winnipeg Spine Fellowship offers a comprehensive training experience for aspiring spine surgeons. As a fellow, you will gain hands-on experience by participating in over 200-300 spine surgeries each year. This will allow you to work on various spine conditions, including degenerative diseases, trauma, tumors, deformities, and pediatric cases.
In addition to surgical practice, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of clinical experiences. You will take part in spine oncology rounds with radiation oncology specialists and rotate through each spine surgeon’s practice at the University of Manitoba.
Research is also an important aspect of the fellowship. You will be encouraged to complete at least one research project during your year, contributing to advancements in spine surgery.
With expert mentorship and diverse clinical and research opportunities, the Winnipeg Spine Fellowship is an invaluable program for those looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of spine surgery.
Admission and application requirements
Application deadline: May 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)
Additional requirements
Applicants to this fellowship must also supply:
- A short description (500 words) of a clinical research project that interests you
- A log of any spine cases you have performed or participated in within the past year
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
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University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada