Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
31 October 2026 for the current intake; join the mailing list for the future 2029–2030 intake
Duration
12 months, 1 August to 31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHigh-volume arthroscopic knee, shoulder and hip surgery; shoulder arthroplasty, elbow reconstruction, osteotomy, cartilage and meniscal transplantation, sports coverage, teaching and research
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 orthopaedic specialists may be considered if they meet UBC's home-country specialist, CPSBC, PGME and work-permit requirements. Applicants using the internationally sponsored route need a sponsoring agency with a UBC postgraduate agreement and full funding; direct programme interest does not guarantee that route.
?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
UBC PGME appointment, CPSBC clinical-fellow registration and personal medical malpractice liability insurance are required.
✓Published by official source
Language
For applicants who must provide English evidence: IELTS Academic 7.0 in every component, OET Medicine grade B in every component, or CELPIP General 9 in every component.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
International fellows require Canadian work authorisation. UBC's sponsoring department initiates the employer documentation; sponsored visa trainees must use an agency with an existing UBC agreement.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY90% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-27
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ current status evidence✓ duration✓ positions✓ commencement / intake✓ benefits✓ eligibility✓ international eligibility✓ language✓ registration✓ visa / work authorisation✓ deadline✓ application process✓ required documents✓ application portal✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ verification date— Funding information not published · not published by the cited official source— accommodation / relocation · not published by the cited official source— accreditation / organisation source · not applicable to this pathway
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline31 October 2026 for the current intake; join the mailing list for the future 2029–2030 intake
Commencing date1 August to 31 July
Application route / cycleUBC fellowship application opens 15 April and closes 31 October, two years before commencement
Completed all training and examination requirements for specialist registration in the applicant's home country
UBC departmental selection and PGME approval
Eligibility for College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia clinical-fellow registration
Personal medical malpractice liability coverage
Application documents
Published by official source
Cover letter of no more than 250 words
Current CV showing month and year for education and employment, with explanations for gaps
Medical degree certificate and English translation when applicable
Orthopaedic specialty certificate or official letter confirming the expected completion date
Three reference letters submitted directly by the referees
Sponsor funding-support letter when applying through a sponsored international-training route
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A two-to-three-position UBC arthroscopy and sports-medicine fellowship with approximately 500 cases across knee, shoulder, hip and elbow reconstruction. International eligibility is published, while salary and housing remain appointment-specific rather than guaranteed programme benefits.
Intended for: International and Canadian orthopaedic specialists who meet UBC and British Columbia licensing requirements
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Approximately 500 operative cases with extensive primary-surgeon experience; completion of research and a publication is required.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
UBC links general moving-to-BC housing resources but does not publish guaranteed accommodation, a housing allowance or programme-specific relocation support
HOST INSTITUTION
About Vancouver General Hospital / UBC Hospital and partner sites
UBC publishes two to three positions, August-to-July dates, approximately 500 operative cases, current faculty and application deadline. PGME supplies home-specialist, funding, insurance, licensing and work-permit rules.
University of British Columbia; Cambie Surgery Centre
Clinical focus
Arthroscopic shoulder, knee and hip reconstruction
Michael Gilbart treats complex shoulder, knee, hip and elbow conditions, with an emphasis on arthroscopic reconstruction. He trained in shoulder and sports surgery after residency at Toronto.
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