Faculty / program leadership: Glen Richardson · Jennifer Leighton · Jhase Sniderman
Profile completeness87%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish duration, application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Compensated at $63,672.00 per year, funded through assistant fees and industry funds.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
Not published
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureComplex primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty including robotic technology, kinematic alignment, subvastus robotic TKA, direct anterior and direct superior hip approaches and revision hip approaches. Fellows divide time between Halifax Infirmary and Dartmouth General; OR 2 to 3 days and clinics 2 days per week; trauma call about 1 in 15 (Infirmary) and 1 in 8 (Dartmouth).
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Not specifically stated; licensing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia governs additional call.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia licence needed for independent call coverage.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Not published on the official page
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleApplications are reviewed on 1 September two years in advance of the fellowship; applications a year in advance are accepted depending on availability.
Independent-practice call coverage depends on a licence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
Application documents
Cover letter
Recent resume
References on request
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Robotic-enabled primary and revision arthroplasty fellowship across two Halifax-area hospitals with a published salary.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
MSI coverage only (no other health benefits); 4 weeks vacation; airfare, hotel and registration for one academic meeting per year.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Dalhousie University / Nova Scotia Health
Halifax Infirmary is the level one trauma centre for Nova Scotia and the main site for Dalhousie's orthopaedic residency; Dartmouth General focuses on outpatient joint arthroplasty. Host: Dalhousie University / Nova Scotia Health (Halifax Infirmary and Dartmouth General Hospital).
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