Fellowships
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers a 1 year clinical Fellowship in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Successful applicants will rotate through Toronto’s two, Level 1 trauma centres: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital
The University of Toronto Trauma Program accepts 2-3 well qualified applicants into the fellowship program each year. Certification as Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada(FRCSC) or equivalent training at an accredited training institution in general surgery is required. Fellows will receive full salary support that commensurate with the standard at the University of Toronto.
The deadline for applications is June 1st for the following July 1st start date.
Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, and three letters of reference (that must come directly from their source) to:
Tammy Kowalyk (tammy.kowalyk@sunnybrook.ca), UofT Trauma, Program Coordinator
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta Hospital offers a 1-year fellowship in Acute Care and Emergency Surgery (ACES). The case mix comprises medically and surgically complicated patients with one of the largest geographic catchment areas in North America.
The ACES services cares for 1000-1200 patients from surrounding provinces and territories. In addition to dedicated training in emergency abdominal surgery, ACES fellows have opportunities for elective experiences in Thoracic, Vascular, Trauma, Oncology, Community Surgery, Rural Surgery and Critical Care amongst other areas of specialty. There is also a stream for those who are interested in international work through the Centre for Global Surgery at the University of Alberta. Elective rotations are tailored to the needs and career goals of individual trainees.
Fellows are licensed and privileged as attending surgeons and have mentored, independent management experience for both inpatient and outpatient surgical care. In addition to clinical training, this fellowship offers a chance for many young surgeons to grow their skills in leadership, scholarship, and practice-building.
Interested candidates should feel free to contact Dr. Michael Kim at mjkim@ualberta.ca
Western University
Western University and London Health Sciences Centre offers a 1-year fellowship in Acute Care Surgery (ACS). A large catchment area (~ 2 million people) brings a high complexity and volume. Graduating fellows are well-suited to work at both Academic and Community centres.
Fellows are licensed and privileged as attending surgeons and have mentored, independent management experience for a mature, well-staffed ACS service with the opportunity to teach residents and medical students.
Academic opportunities are available and encouraged including mentorship by funded researchers.
Interested candidates should feel free to contact Dr. Neil Parry at Neil.Parry@lhsc.on.ca
University of Saskatchewan
Clinical Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery
The University of Saskatchewan offers a one-year Clinical Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery. The Fellowship is designed
to prepare surgeons for a career in Academic or Community Acute Care Surgery (ACS).
Clinical excellence
Promoting a diverse and intense clinical experience is a central priority of the fellowship program. ACS fellows will serve as clinical and administrative chiefs on dedicated ACS services and are responsible for directing patient management both in and outside the OR with graduated independence. The fellow will have the opportunity to further their teaching skills of graduate and undergraduate trainees in both clinical and simulation settings.
ACS rotations (seven blocks) will take place in Saskatoon at the Royal University Hospital as well as St. Paul’s Hospital. Together these ACS services function as the major referral centers for the northern half of the province and therefore provide a large volume of diverse urgent and emergent surgical cases. The Royal University Hospital also provides Trauma services for the northern half of the province which offers an opportunity to enhance trauma management skills.
The rotation schedule includes significant elective time to suit the unique career goals of the successful applicant. Five blocks are available locally and one block externally (should the applicant wish). Electives historically undertaken include MIS (Regina, SK), Colorectal, Trauma, and Community General Surgery.
Academic excellence
The fellowship has an educational curriculum including journal and guideline review as well as participation in monthly educational rounds (Trauma Rounds, Dept of Surgery Grand Rounds, and Quality Improvement Rounds). To expand formal academic teaching experience, the fellow will facilitate one General Surgery Academic Half Day and two ACS and Trauma Journal Clubs.
Quality improvement skills are developed through supported facilitation of QI Rounds with the goal of independent facilitation by the end of fellowship. All fellows are expected to develop QI/research programs based on their personal interest and career ambitions. Fellows are encouraged to present their work at major National/International meetings.
Qualifications
A fellowship candidate must meet the following criteria: (1) has completed training and holds an M.D. or equivalent degree and (2) has completed an accredited General Surgery residency with certification upon starting the fellowship.
Apply now!
Please submit your curriculum vitae, personal statement (one page), and three letters of references (two must be from surgeons) to the email address below. Reference letters must be sent directly from the reference source.
Submit by Dec 19th, 2025
Please email applications to:
c/o Dr. K. Adey
Keri.dewar@usask.ca
Royal University Hospital, Room 70 Ellis Hall
103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8