Names in the programme record: Scott Paquette and John Street
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
CAD 100,000 plus applicable benefits
Deadline
31 October 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship year
Duration
12 months, August 1–July 31
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureOcciput-to-pelvis adult spine surgery including trauma, spinal cord injury, deformity, degeneration, oncology and intradural tumour, using navigation, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy and robotics
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
UBC explicitly welcomes fellows from around the globe. Indonesian orthopaedic specialists may apply after completing the requirements for specialist registration in Indonesia, subject to UBC selection, CPSBC clinical-fellow licensure, English evidence when required, funding sponsorship and Canadian work authorisation.
?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
Selection is conditional on UBC approval and eligibility for a College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia clinical-fellow licence.
✓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 appointees require Canadian work authorisation. Sponsored trainees must also follow their sponsoring agency's nomination and funding process.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY97% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-28
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline31 October 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship year
Commencing date1 August 2028 for the current 2028–2029 application cycle; the standard published fellowship year runs 1 August–31 July
Application route / cycleApplications open 15 April and close 31 October, two years before commencement; a separate application is required for each programme
Completed all requirements for specialist registration in orthopaedic surgery in the applicant's home country
Approval by the University of British Columbia fellowship programme
Eligibility for a College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia clinical-fellow licence
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 four-position Vancouver spine fellowship beginning 1 August, with CAD 100,000 plus applicable benefits, twelve named faculty, more than 1,000 annual operations and extensive complex-spine exposure. UBC explicitly accepts international specialists subject to licensing, funding and work-authorisation conditions.
Intended for: International and Canadian orthopaedic specialists who meet UBC and British Columbia licensing requirements
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
The service reports more than 1,000 operations annually; the fellowship is approximately 90% operative and requires original research plus a peer-reviewed manuscript.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
UBC does not publish programme-provided housing or relocation support for this spine fellowship.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Vancouver General Hospital
UBC publishes four August-to-July positions, CAD 100,000 plus applicable benefits, twelve named directors and mentors, more than 1,000 annual operations, a detailed document checklist and an international clinical-fellow pathway.
University of British Columbia; Vancouver General Hospital
Clinical focus
Spinal cord injury; spine surgery
Brian Kwon is a UBC spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on traumatic spinal cord injury and translating laboratory research into clinical treatment.
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