Names in the programme record: Farhad Moola, Fellowship Director
Profile completeness95%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
CAD 65,000 plus benefits
Deadline
31 October 2026 (UBC application deadline for July/August 2028 fellowship starts)
Duration
12 months, August 1–July 31
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureShoulder, elbow, hand and wrist trauma and reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, ambulatory hand surgery, Level I trauma call, teaching and publication-oriented 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
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.
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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 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 2028 for the current 2028–2029 application cycle; the standard published fellowship year runs 1 August–31 July
Application route / cycle2028/29 intake: window opened 15 April 2026 and closes 31 October 2026
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 two-position UBC upper-extremity fellowship beginning 1 August, with CAD 65,000 plus benefits, shoulder-to-hand elective and Level I trauma exposure, research and first call. Current leadership is Farhad Moola with mentor Adrian Huang; international specialists may apply subject to UBC and CPSBC requirements.
Intended for: International and Canadian orthopaedic specialists who meet UBC and British Columbia licensing requirements
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Research and publication are expected alongside teaching and first-call experience at a Level I trauma centre.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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UBC does not publish programme-provided housing or relocation support for the Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship.
HOST INSTITUTION
About St. Paul's Hospital / Royal Columbian Hospital and partner sites
UBC publishes two August-to-July positions, CAD 65,000 plus benefits, current director Farhad Moola and mentor Adrian Huang, multi-site shoulder-to-hand reconstruction and trauma exposure, research, first call and a global clinical-fellow pathway.
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