Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Fellowship

Programme overview

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.

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

Vancouver General Hospital: HPB benign and oncology cases, organ procurements and abdominal organ transplantation; weekly teaching rounds, M&M and tumour board; about 70% clinical and 30% researchCaptured 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

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Medical registration

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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

August 1 (end July 31)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

1 position listed in the Fellowship Council opportunity; UBC page refers to 2 fellows per year in the 2-year programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Apply through the Fellowship Council website (Fellowship Council match listing)Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Program Co-Directors Dr Michael Bleszynski (michael.bleszynski@vch.ca) and Dr Maja Segedi (maja.segedi@vch.ca); general inquiries: Patricia Balmes, interim administrative assistant (patricia.balmes@vch.ca)Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Graduates of US/Canadian and foreign medical schools accepted; foreign medical graduates need training approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for an educational licence; passing TOEFL required; applicants holding a general surgery specialty certificate from outside US/Canada at start of fellowship; no ECFMG exam requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Salaried (commensurate with PGY6 or greater in the same city), salary guaranteed for the year, health insurance provided, funds available for meeting attendance/researchCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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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

University of British Columbia · Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, Canada hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in HPB Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.