Max Rady College of Medicine

Sports and Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship

The Sports and Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship program offers specialized training in sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction, preparing fellows for successful careers in these fields. This program is supported by a team of sports medicine surgeons who provide guidance and hands-on experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries. Fellows are also encouraged to engage in clinical research and outcome studies.

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    Department

    • Department of Surgery

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    Expected duration

    • 6 months or 1 year

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    Start date

    • July 1

Fellowship details

The Sports Medicine and Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship is a one-year program that accepts four candidates per academic year. Fellows will work with a team of experienced physicians and surgeons, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in these areas of medicine.

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Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: January 1/July 1 (18 months prior to start date)

Canadian applicants

Candidates must supply the following documents:

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae/resumé
  • Three recent reference letters
  • Copy of certificate of specialty completion
  • Department of Surgery fellowship application form (PDF)

International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

IMGs must also submit one of the following documents:

IELTS academic version within the last 24 months at the time of application, and achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components in the same sitting.

OR

Occupational English Test – Medicine (OET-Medicine), with a minimum grade of B in each of the four subsets in the same sitting.

OR

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program – General (CELPIP-General) Test, with a minimum score of 9 in each of the four skills in the same sitting.

This fellowship is open to individuals who are eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

How to apply

Candidates must apply with the complete application package by email to surg.fellowships@umanitoba.ca.

Applicants must ensure that reference letters are received within three weeks of the application submission. The department will not contact the referees for the purpose of requesting the letter.

Note: Visa sponsored applicants must apply with their home sponsoring agency who will direct the applications to the PGME office. Applications from sponsoring agencies should be sent directly to: sponsoredpgme@umanitoba.ca

Accreditation

The Department of Surgery Fellowship Programs are not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). They are recognized and approved by the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Postgraduate Medical Education Executive Council.

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

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