Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Salary is provided by a sponsor or, when funded through UBC, follows UBC fellowship guidelines and benefits; the amount is confirmed with the Fellowship Director Conflicting official information: Funding: UBC page says salary is sponsor-provided or UBC-funded per guidelines; Footbridge page says fully-funded.
Deadline
31 October 2026 (UBC application deadline for July/August 2028 fellowship starts)
Duration
12 months (1 August–31 July)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHigh-volume adult foot-and-ankle reconstruction at St. Paul's Hospital, with approximately 1,000 cases annually, clinical 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
The official page provides an international application route but applicants must satisfy UBC, hospital, registration and immigration requirements
?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
Fellows must be eligible for licensing by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Fellow must be eligible to work in Canada (Footbridge page); visa-trainee requirements are described on a separate UBC page; no specific visa types listed on the fellowship page.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline31 October 2026 (UBC application deadline for July/August 2028 fellowship starts)
Commencing date1 August
Application route / cycle2028/29 intake: window opened 15 April 2026 and closes 31 October 2026
Completion of an approved orthopaedic residency programme
Eligibility for College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia licensing
Participation in clinics, home call, research, teaching and weekly rounds
Application documents
Published by official source
Cover letter (max 250 words)
Up-to-date CV in Month-Year format
Medical degree certificate (with English translation)
Specialty certification or letter of enrolment with expected completion date
Three reference letters submitted directly by referees
Funding support letter (sponsored trainees)
English proficiency proof where required
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year UBC adult foot-and-ankle reconstruction fellowship with three to four places and approximately 1,000 cases annually. The official page publishes a 31 October 2026 deadline and a prospective application pathway for the 2029–2030 intake.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
UBC fellowship benefits apply when the position is UBC-funded; sponsor-funded terms depend on the sponsor
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of British Columbia / St. Paul's Hospital
The UBC fellowship is based at St. Paul's Hospital and combines adult reconstructive surgery, high operative volume, research and university teaching.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · 1 year (1 July to 30 June); the PDF notes that in special circumstances it may be extended by 1 or 2 years, with a Master's degree offered to a suitable candidateView program profile →
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