Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
CAD 90,000 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 exposureLevel I trauma with pelvic, acetabular, extremity, hand and periprosthetic injury; malunion, nonunion, infection, deformity, bone loss and multiligament knee reconstruction
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 & AVAILABILITY93% 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 one-to-two-position Royal Columbian Level I trauma fellowship beginning 1 August, with CAD 90,000 plus applicable benefits, four faculty and more than 1,700 annual trauma cases. International specialists may apply 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
Approximately one-in-four call, resident teaching and a required research project.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
UBC does not publish programme-provided housing or relocation support for the Royal Columbian trauma fellowship.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Royal Columbian Hospital
UBC publishes one to two August-to-July positions, CAD 90,000 plus applicable benefits, four named trauma surgeons, more than 1,700 annual trauma cases, approximately one-in-four call and a global clinical-fellow application pathway.
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