Faculty / program leadership: Aleksa Cenic · Daipayan Guha
Profile completeness95%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Remuneration of a minimum of CAD 50,000 per year, funded from clinical earnings processed through Regional Medical Associates (RMA) when the fellow has OHIP billing capability (gross clinical earnings tithed by 30%, then deductions for base salary, RMA fees and an administrative fee; paid as T4A self-employment earnings). If the fellow cannot obtain remuneration through surgical-assist billings they must secure their own funding. Fellows pay CMPA membership, CPSO dues, trainee registration fees, RMA fees, McMaster University fees and other ancillary costs.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
1 year (a 2-year combined clinical and research fellowship with a Master's in Health Research Methodology is possible)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposurePreceptor-model combined spine fellowship at Hamilton General Hospital: six months on the neurosurgical spine service and six months on the orthopaedic spine service; two ORs and one clinic per week, two half-days of research per week; annual volume over 1,000 cases; elective exposure to minimally invasive surgery, adult spinal deformity, trauma, oncology and paediatric spine. Dedicated spine call and in-patient consult cover; clinical fellowship with patient care. Two research projects expected.
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
Foreign fellows are accepted subject to the same requirements and need a work visa, processed by McMaster University with at least six months lead time.
?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 Ontario licensure; applications processed through the McMaster Department of Postgraduate Medical Education
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Foreign fellows require a work visa, processed by McMaster University; at least six months lead time.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateStart date not stated on the programme page (the pay clause refers to the July–June academic year)
Qualify for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Approved by McMaster University
Application documents
Not listed on the programme page (see the McMaster PGME fellowship application portal)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year combined neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine fellowship in Hamilton, Ontario. Note: Number of positions: macspine.com says 4 per year; the Canadian Spine Society directory (spinecanada.ca) says two fellowship positions. Programme directors: macspine.com names Aleksa Cenic and Daipayan Guha; the Canadian Spine Society directory names Aleksa Cenic and Mark Pahuta.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Salary includes 4 weeks paid vacation per academic year (July–June); leave requests in writing at least four weeks in advance.
HOST INSTITUTION
About McMaster University / Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton General Hospital)
Hamilton General Hospital (Hamilton Health Sciences) is a tertiary neurosciences centre serving a catchment of over 2.5 million Ontarians (Canadian Spine Society listing).
