Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship

Programme overview

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 Parhar and Ameen Amanian. Ten graduates by the date of the document.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Single-fellow volumes listed for 2022/23: 124 free flaps, 150 ablations, 174 neck dissections, 49 TORS, 80 endocrine, 40 salivary cases. Head & neck clinic 1 day/week, fellow clinic 1 day/week, OR 2-3 days/week; call 1 in 6.Captured from the official source listed below

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

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Medical registration

CPSBC licensure eligibilityCaptured from the official source listed below

Language

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Visa or work authorisation

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

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Commencement / intake

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Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Contact the fellowship director; site visit encouragedCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Dr Eitan Prisman, eitan.prisman@ubc.caCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Completion of an accredited Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency; TOEFL (or equivalent) if required by CPSBC; eligibility for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Site visit encouraged.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

$84,000 per year, supplemented with call and additional clinics (final structure tailored)Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

Two weeks vacation in addition to statutory holidaysCaptured from the official source listed below

Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, UBC Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital

University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, UBC Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Head & Neck Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.