Programme overview
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.
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
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
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
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Language
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Visa or work authorisation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Application timeline and contact
- Application deadline
- January 14, 2026 (2027-28 cycle; applications opened Dec 1, 2025)Captured from the official source listed below
- Commencement / intake
- August 1, 2027 (2027-28 cycle)Captured from the official source listed below
- Application cycle
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- 2 per yearCaptured from the official source listed below
- How to apply
- Fellowship Council MatchCaptured from the official source listed below
- Official programme contact
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Application documents
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Benefits, funding and costs
- Salary or funding
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Fees and upfront expenses
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Benefits and support
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Accommodation or relocation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.
Host institution
McMaster University · Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton)
McMaster University · Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton) in Hamilton, Canada hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 20 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: Existing catalogue has St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Advanced GI MIS (Fellowship Council); likely the same programme but under CMAS page.
Profile completeness
5/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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