Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
1 year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureLevel I polytrauma; pelvis and acetabulum, calcaneal, pilon, tibial plateau, distal femur and upper-extremity fractures; nonunion, malunion, infection and post-traumatic reconstruction across four teaching hospitals
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 & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
✓ programme title✓ institution / department✓ city and country✓ programme classification✓ subspecialty✓ duration✓ positions✓ benefits✓ 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✓ accreditation / organisation source✓ verification date— Current availability unconfirmed · current availability unconfirmed— commencement / intake · not published by the cited official source— Funding information not published · 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
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleNo longer part of the Office of Surgical Fellowship; applications go to Tanja Harrison.
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 one-year, two- to three-position Level I orthopaedic-trauma fellowship with complex fracture and post-traumatic reconstruction exposure. Its pathway remains officially listed, but no current deadline or funding is published.
Intended for: Canadian and qualified internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons who satisfy Alberta licensing and immigration requirements
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Clinical and research training with rotations across Calgary's four major teaching hospitals.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Foothills Medical Centre / University of Calgary
Foothills Medical Centre is the principal Level I trauma site. The programme summary publishes a one-year format and two to three annual positions, while the current directory directs applications to the trauma programme.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · 6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard; host-specific placement length is set by the regional fellowship coordinator)View program profile →
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard; host-specific placement length is set by the regional fellowship coordinator)View program profile →
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