Programme overview
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% research time, plus 7-9 paediatric general surgery calls a month.
Source intake statement at last review: Official institution programme document (v.3 approved by the RPC committee 2025-01-29); current intake not confirmed
A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.
- Training and clinical exposure
- Monthly COCOE operating day, bowel management programme, multidisciplinary and specialist clinics; COCOE evaluated 60+ complex referrals in 2024 (213 clinic visits, 39 surgeries); mandatory home call at Montreal Children's Hospital.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
- Supervised clinical participation and researchCaptured from the official source listed below
- Medical registration
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Language
- EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below
- Visa or work authorisation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Application timeline and contact
- Application deadline
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Commencement / intake
- July 1, September 1, December 1 or March 1Captured from the official source listed below
- Application cycle
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- 1 per yearCaptured from the official source listed below
- How to apply
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Official programme contact
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Enrolled in or completed a general surgery residency programme.Captured from the official source listed below
- 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
Montreal Children's Hospital · McGill University Health Centre
Montreal Children's Hospital · McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Colorectal Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 21 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: Fellow expected to complete one research project leading to at least one publication and conference abstract. Program Director Dr Hussein Wissanji. No application deadline, documents or contact are given in the PDF.
Profile completeness
7/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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