Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months, commencing each July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureTen-week rotations across neuromuscular care, hip and limb reconstruction, foot, trauma, rare disease, oncology, clubfoot, DDH and scoliosis; typically two operating days, two clinic days and at least a half-day of research weekly
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
International Medical Graduates trained outside the Canadian, American, British or Australian systems are encouraged to obtain several years of experience as a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon before applying; no licensing or visa details are published on the page.
?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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Appointment is subject to Ontario postgraduate medical registration, SickKids credentialing and the applicable work-permit pathway.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · 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 dateJuly each year
Application route / cycleAnnual cycle with a July start (page: 5 positions each year, 2 through the San Francisco (SF) Match and 3 by direct application to SickKids). The page shows no dated deadline, opening date or interview schedule for the next intake; the 'Apply' button on the page opens the online application form.
Demonstrated proficiency in orthopaedic surgery and related subjects
Defined career plan in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
International graduates outside Canadian, American, British or Australian systems are encouraged to obtain several years of paediatric orthopaedic experience before applying
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year, five-position Toronto fellowship with a published rotation model, call structure, research expectation and dual SF Match/direct-application route. The current programme site does not publish salary or a dated deadline.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgeons with a strong clinical and academic record and a defined career path in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Close rotation-based mentorship, Level I paediatric trauma call, protected research time, weekly educational rounds and presentation at the University of Toronto Fellows Research Day.
HOST INSTITUTION
About The Hospital for Sick Children / University of Toronto
SickKids is a Level I paediatric trauma centre with outreach and Holland Bloorview rotations, a large international alumni network and a faculty portfolio spanning every major paediatric orthopaedic subspecialty.
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