Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
1 year (programme summary)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureCombined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship exposure across Calgary's academic hospital network; programme details must be confirmed directly
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Awaiting source review
International applicants
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Educational or Independent licence is required before clinical practice.
✓Published by official source
Language
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.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ duration✓ positions✓ commencement / intake✓ eligibility✓ international eligibility✓ language✓ registration✓ visa / work authorisation✓ application process✓ required documents✓ official contact✓ faculty✓ verified faculty photograph✓ verified institution logo✓ official source✓ institutional source✓ verification date— Current availability unconfirmed · current availability unconfirmed— Funding information not published · not published by the cited official source— benefits · not published by the cited official source— accommodation / relocation · not published by the cited official source— Current deadline not yet published · not published by the cited official source— application portal · not applicable to this pathway— accreditation / organisation source · not published by the cited official source
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing date1 July (three positions, 1 July - 30 June year) and 1 February (one position) - intake year not stated in the programme summary
Application route / cycleNo longer part of the Office of Surgical Fellowship; applications go to Patti Sullivan.
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
Application documents
Published by official source
Letter of intent
Current curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference
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.
Intended for: Canadian and qualified internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons who satisfy Alberta licensing and immigration requirements
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.
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