Additional programmes
53 further official-source programme profiles in Canada: clinical fellowships, research positions and observerships. Confirm current intake with each institution.
The main Canada directory lists earlier programme records; the profiles below were added in October 2026.
University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital
Royal College Area of Focused Competence one-year fellowship in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital, BC's provincial Level 1 trauma centre, with rotations in thoracic, vascular and HPB/transplant surgery.
Review profile →University of Toronto · Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. Michael's Hospital
One-year clinical operative fellowship rotating through Toronto's two Level 1 trauma centres; completion leads to an Areas of Focused Competence (AFC) designation in trauma general surgery with the Royal College.
Review profile →The Ottawa Hospital · University of Ottawa
One-year funded clinical fellowship in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Fellows act as Trauma Team Leader and junior attending for Acute Care Surgery, with rotations in thoracic and vascular surgery, a research project, QI and ATLS/RTTDC/TEAM
Review profile →University of Calgary · Foothills Medical Centre
One-year clinical fellowship in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Foothills Medical Centre (Southern Alberta's provincial Level 1 trauma centre, about 1500 trauma patients per year) with a mandatory research project.
Review profile →University of Alberta · University of Alberta Hospital
One-year fellowship covering evaluation, care and operative management of acute care surgery patients, with exposure to trauma surgery and critical care medicine and optional community/rural emergency surgery experience.
Review profile →Western University · London Health Sciences Centre
One-year fellowship in Acute Care Surgery at a centre with a catchment of about 2 million people; fellows are licensed and privileged as attending surgeons with mentored independent management.
Review profile →University of Saskatchewan · Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital
One-year clinical fellowship preparing surgeons for academic or community acute care surgery; seven ACS blocks at Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital with elective time (e.g. MIS, colorectal, trauma, community surgery).
Review profile →McMaster University · Hamilton General Hospital
One-year trauma and acute care surgery fellowship at McMaster listed in the CAGS fellowship directory (details not retrievable from the McMaster page).
Review profile →McGill University · Montreal General Hospital
Clinical and research fellowship at the Montreal General Hospital training fellows to coordinate resuscitation and treatment of the multiply injured, ICU/ward care, and to lead within a regional trauma system.
Review profile →Université de Montréal · Département de chirurgie
12-month subspecialty fellowship (DES) in trauma and acute care surgery at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, run by the Université de Montréal in partnership with the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, with an optional extra research yea
Review profile →University of British Columbia · Mount St. Joseph Hospital (Providence Breast Centre)
One-year clinical breast surgical oncology fellowship at a high-volume centre (about 1100 breast cases and 900 breast cancer cases per year) with seven breast surgical oncologists and a required research project.
Review profile →Western University · London Health Sciences Centre
Clinical fellowship with core rotations in breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology and breast imaging, with exposure to pathology, genetics, melanoma, plastics and palliative care.
Review profile →University of Toronto · St. Michael's Hospital (CIBC Breast Centre)
One-year fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the CIBC Breast Centre covering oncoplastic and benign breast disease, with elective flexibility and fellow-level general surgery call 3-4 times per month.
Review profile →University of Alberta · Alberta Breast Surgical Oncology (Edmonton)
One-year fellowship providing level 1 and 2 oncoplastic skills (skin-sparing mastectomy, implant and latissimus dorsi reconstruction) and multidisciplinary breast surgical oncology; two publishable research projects required.
Review profile →McMaster University
One-year breast fellowship at McMaster listed in the CAGS fellowship directory.
Review profile →University of British Columbia · St. Paul's Hospital
Two-year Royal College subspecialty programme: a research/non-clinical first year (optional Master's) and a clinical year at St. Paul's Hospital covering colorectal cancer, IBD and anorectal disease.
Review profile →University of Toronto · Mount Sinai Hospital, University Health Network and St. Michael's Hospital
University-based colorectal programme emphasising IBD, rectal cancer and complex anorectal work, with open and MIS/robotic abdominal surgery across three teaching sites.
Review profile →Western University · London Health Sciences Centre
One-year non-accredited colorectal surgery training experience following Royal College training objectives.
Review profile →University of Manitoba · Max Rady College of Medicine
Two-year colorectal subspecialty programme with one dedicated research year, applied for through CaRMS.
Review profile →Queen's University · Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Fellowship for surgeons intending to join or launch a robotic programme; about 15 major robotic resections per month, robotic simulator curriculum, protected research time, no call.
Review profile →Queen's University · Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Combined clinical/research fellowship in robotic colorectal resection, ta-TME and TAMIS; protected research time for CSF/ASCRS presentations; no call.
Review profile →Queen's University · Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's Cancer Research Institute
Research-focused fellowship in population health and GI cancer outcomes (appendiceal neoplasms, colorectal malignancies, palliative care) with up to 20% clinical activity.
Review profile →Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge Hospitals · University of British Columbia (SLS)
Colorectal, minimally invasive and endoscopic fellowship with transanal approaches (TAMIS, taTME) and robotics from 2026, rotating among 11 attending surgeons across two tertiary hospitals.
Review profile →Université de Montréal · Département de chirurgie
1 to 2 year subspecialty fellowship (DES) in colorectal surgery at the CHUM, Université de Montréal, covering benign and malignant colorectal disease with open, laparoscopic and robotic techniques and clinical research.
Review profile →University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital
AHPBA-accredited HPB fellowship working with five HPB/abdominal transplant surgeons at BC's only liver and pancreas transplant centre; high volume HPB oncology, procurement and transplant.
Review profile →Royal Columbian Hospital · University of British Columbia (SLS)
Non-transplant HPB surgical oncology fellowship at a level 1 trauma centre with regional HPB programme for about 2 million people; extendable to a second year.
Review profile →McGill University · Royal Victoria Hospital (Glen site)
Integrated experience in liver, bile duct and pancreas surgery and liver, pancreas and kidney transplantation, with ERCP; first year can lead to an MSc in Experimental Surgery.
Review profile →University of Toronto · University Health Network and Humber River Hospital
One-year advanced MIS clinical fellowship (bariatric, foregut, colorectal, solid organ, abdominal wall) with two 1-year clinical places and one 2-year research/clinical place annually; optional Master's.
Review profile →McMaster University · Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton)
Fellowship Council accredited (since 2003) MIS fellowship covering oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, solid organ, bariatric and abdominal wall hernia procedures with a skills lab and 12 associated MIS/bariatric surgeons.
Review profile →University of Calgary
General surgery fellowship in upper GI and laparoscopic surgery listed by the Calgary Office of Surgical Fellowship.
Review profile →Dalhousie University · QEII Health Sciences Centre (Victoria General Hospital)
Training in cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy (30-50 complex cases) with a required publishable research project.
Review profile →University of Manitoba · CancerCare Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital
Comprehensive clinical head and neck oncology training (over 600 new cases and 400 procedures per year) including microvascular reconstruction and skull base approaches.
Review profile →University of British Columbia · Surrey Memorial and Burnaby Hospitals (Fraser Health)
Clinical and research fellowship in ablative head and neck surgery, free tissue reconstruction, endocrine surgery in the head and neck and TORS/TLMS across Fraser Health and Vancouver sites.
Review profile →Université de Montréal · Département de chirurgie
1 to 2 year subspecialty fellowship (DES) in bariatric, laparoscopic and robotic surgery at the Université de Montréal-affiliated CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal hospitals, focused on surgical treatment of obesity.
Review profile →Dalhousie University · Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (QEII Health Sciences Centre)
Two one-year tracks: Ablative Head & Neck Surgery, and Ablative plus Microvascular Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery, in a tertiary service receiving referrals from the Maritime Provinces. Fellowship director Dr Ayham Al Afif; supervisors
Review profile →McGill University · Jewish General Hospital and McGill University Health Centre
Two-year programme covering ablative head and neck surgery (composite resections, TORS, transoral laser, endocrine surgery) and reconstruction including free flaps (about 50 free flap cases per year). Programme director Dr Jamie Rappaport;
Review profile →McMaster University · St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and Juravinski Hospital / Juravinski Cancer Centre
Ablative head and neck oncologic surgery of mucosal, salivary and cutaneous malignancy, thyroid/parathyroid surgery and free-flap and pedicled-flap reconstruction, following the AHNS curriculum. Co-directors Drs David Choi and Michael Gupta
Review profile →University Health Network · Women's College Hospital (University of Toronto Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
One-year programme for graduate plastic surgeons in all types of breast reconstruction (and aesthetic breast surgery) in a surgical oncology setting, listed among the Princess Margaret surgical oncology fellowships. Director Dr Toni Zhong.
Review profile →University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, UBC Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital
Established 2015; clinical and research fellowship in ablative head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, with the iSTAR virtual surgical planning lab. Director Dr Eitan Prisman; supervisors include Drs Scott Durham, Harman Pa
Review profile →University of Calgary · Foothills Medical Centre / Tom Baker Cancer Centre
One-year comprehensive head and neck surgical oncology fellowship at Foothills Medical Centre; the Tom Baker Cancer Centre head and neck oncology group is the end point for head and neck cancer in Southern Alberta. Program director Dr Rober
Review profile →Western University · London Health Sciences Centre / Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre
Head and neck oncology and reconstructive microvascular surgery fellowship in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; sites are University Hospital, Victoria Hospital and the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Director Dr Dani
Review profile →Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry / London Health Sciences Centre
Two-year clinical and research fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery with emphasis on minimally invasive HPB surgery (laparoscopic major hepatectomy and pancreatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy), concurrent exposure to liver transpl
Review profile →University of Alberta, Division of General Surgery (University of Alberta Hospital)
HPB surgery and transplantation clinical fellowship listed by the University of Alberta Division of General Surgery alongside the CASES MIS/Bariatric, ACES and breast fellowships.
Review profile →McMaster University, Division of Gastroenterology (open to general surgery graduates)
One-year advanced training in ERCP and EUS for physicians planning a career in gastroenterology or general surgery as therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopists; fellows may focus on ERCP or EUS only; successful completion grants a McM
Review profile →McGill University, Jewish General Hospital
McGill Division of General Surgery fellowship at the Jewish General Hospital (100% of fellow time at that site) training a fellow in benign and malignant hepatic, pancreatic and biliary disorders with focus on advanced laparoscopic and robo
Review profile →The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) · University of Toronto
One-year fellowship in the Division of General & Thoracic Surgery in which the fellow manages surgical patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, performs required procedures and liaises between the surgical and neonatal teams.
Review profile →The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) · University of Toronto
One-year fellowship in which the fellow serves as Trauma Team Leader on weekdays and when on call for the Division of General & Thoracic Surgery, responding to Code 50 trauma activations within five minutes.
Review profile →The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) · University of Toronto
One-year surgical oncology training for fully trained paediatric general surgeons within the SickKids Division of General & Thoracic Surgery.
Review profile →Montreal Children's Hospital · McGill University Health Centre
Combined clinical and research fellowship in paediatric colorectal surgery (Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformation, intractable constipation, pelvic reconstruction) in the interdisciplinary COCOE; about 40% clinical and at least 60% r
Review profile →Montreal Children's Hospital · McGill University
Primarily research-focused fellowship that can lead to a Master's or PhD in Experimental Surgery; fellows join the divisional research team, may supervise projects, and may do supervised clinical work depending on licensing. Optional travel
Review profile →IWK Health · Dalhousie University
One-year research fellowship in paediatric surgery at IWK Health, Halifax, for candidates aiming to become independent clinical investigators.
Review profile →Children's Hospital of Winnipeg, Health Sciences Centre · University of Manitoba
Single-fellow, university-accredited (not Royal College) clinical paediatric surgery fellowship with research opportunities at Winnipeg Children's Hospital.
Review profile →Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (CAPS)
Biennial scholarship of up to CAD 7,500 to attend the CAPS annual meeting; a short observership at a Canadian centre before or after the meeting is encouraged but not funded by the scholarship.
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