✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced— Faculty identity sourced— Institution mark verified
DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
Requirements published
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
Not published
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
21 Aug 2026
Duration · not publishedNot published on the current official directory
Clinical exposureCombined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship exposure across Calgary's academic hospital network; programme details must be confirmed directly
Funding · not publishedNot published on the current official directory
DestinationCanada
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
—Not published
International applicant eligibility
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Completed or completing a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited orthopaedic residency or equivalent recognised training · Eligibility for an Educational or Independent licence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Educational or Independent licence is required before clinical practice.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
✓Published by official source
Language requirements
Applicants whose medical school was outside an English-speaking country must submit IELTS Academic evidence that meets current College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta requirements.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
International fellows must meet Canadian immigration requirements and obtain the required work permit.
—Not published
Funding availability
Not published on the current official directory
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
59% of core application fields verified
Checked 21 Aug 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-17. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ eligibility✓ international eligibility✓ language✓ registration✓ visa / work authorisation✓ application process✓ required documents✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ verification date— Current availability unconfirmed · current availability unconfirmed— duration · not published by the cited official source— positions · not published by the cited official source— commencement / intake · queued for source review— Funding information not published · not published by the cited official source— benefits · queued for source review— accommodation / relocation · queued for source review— Current deadline not yet published · not published by the cited official source— application portal · not applicable to this pathway— Verified faculty photograph not available · queued for source review— Verified institution logo not available · queued for source review— accreditation / organisation source · queued for source review
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleDirect programme enquiry outside the Office of Surgical Fellowship; current intake availability must be confirmed
Official contactPatti Sullivan · Combined Spine Surgery Fellowshippbaker@ucalgary.ca
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Completed or completing a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited orthopaedic residency or equivalent recognised training
Eligibility for an Educational or Independent licence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
Registration, licence & examinations
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Educational or Independent licence is required before clinical practice.
Visa / work authorisation
International fellows must meet Canadian immigration requirements and obtain the required work permit.
Application documents
Letter of intent
Current curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A combined spine pathway listed by the University of Calgary with direct programme-level enquiry. The current directory publishes leadership and faculty but not a dated call, duration, positions or funding.
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
The official directory states that Combined Spine Surgery is no longer administered through the Office of Surgical Fellowship and directs applicants to the programme contact.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Jacques Bouchard is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Jacques Bouchard is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
SC
Faculty: Steve Casha
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Steve Casha is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Steve Casha is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
RC
Faculty: Roger Cho
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Roger Cho is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Roger Cho is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
SD
Faculty: Stephan du Plessis
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Stephan du Plessis is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Stephan du Plessis is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
RH
Faculty: Richard Hu
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Richard Hu is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Richard Hu is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
BJ
Faculty: Bradley Jacobs
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Bradley Jacobs is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Bradley Jacobs is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
PL
Faculty: Peter Lewkonia
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Peter Lewkonia is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Peter Lewkonia is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
PS
Faculty: Paul Salo
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Paul Salo is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Paul Salo is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
AS
Faculty: Alex Soroceanu
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Alex Soroceanu is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Alex Soroceanu is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
GS
Faculty: Ganesh Swamy
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Ganesh Swamy is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Ganesh Swamy is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
KT
Faculty: Ken Thomas
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University of Calgary affiliated teaching hospitals
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Ken Thomas is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for University of Calgary Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Ken Thomas is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Canadian and qualified internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons who satisfy Alberta licensing and immigration requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Published language requirement
Applicants whose medical school was outside an English-speaking country must submit IELTS Academic evidence that meets current College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta requirements.
OrthoFellow keeps language requirements separate from clinical eligibility. A programme may use English operationally without publishing a formal test score.
