Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Self-funded or privately funded fellowships are not permitted. Fellows from outside Quebec need scholarship proof from a university, government body, recognised funding agency or eligible foundation of at least CAD 40,000 a year (CAD 50,000 a year for fellowships starting from 1 July 2028).
Deadline
Not published
Duration
Minimum 12 months full time (13 four-week periods)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAll paediatric orthopaedic pathology: paediatric trauma, spinal deformity, congenital upper and lower limb malformations, sports medicine, neuromuscular conditions, infections and bone, muscle or vascular tumours. Clinical activity 3 days a week (fracture, clubfoot and hip clinics, other specialised clinics, operating room), half a day courses, half a day resident teaching and one research day per week; 10 paediatric orthopaedic surgeons (2 clinician-researchers) and about 6,000 outpatient visits a year at a Level 1 paediatric trauma centre.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Applicants from outside Quebec may enter as clinical fellows (moniteurs) if they hold an MD from a school in the FAIMER/IMED directory, a specialist certificate recognised in the country of origin, sufficient French, College des medecins du Quebec requirements and proof of external funding.
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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
College des medecins du Quebec requirements; MD from an IMED-listed school; specialist certificate from the country of origin.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Temporary work permit obtained through IRCC with an employment offer letter from the Universite de Montreal (renewals handled by the postdoctoral vice-deanship).
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleFellowship admission steps must begin at least 12 months before the intended start. Intake terms listed on the admission page: July 2026, October 2026, March 2027 and July 2027. Applicants send a CV and a short statement of intent to coordination-moniteurs@med.umontreal.ca.
Official contactMme Ariane Tranquille (adjointe a l'enseignement universitaire, CHU Sainte-Justine); Dre Mathilde Hupin (programme director)ariane.tranquille.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.caNot published on the official page
Graduate orthopaedic surgeon from Quebec, elsewhere in Canada or abroad
Full-time training
A good command of French (spoken and written) is required; non-exempt candidates sit the TEF or equivalent (minimum level B2 on listening and reading, speaking assessed at interview).
Application documents
CV
Brief description of intentions (sent to the postdoctoral coordination office)
Documents listed in the Universite de Montreal fellowship (moniteur clinique) admission guide
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Twelve-month paediatric orthopaedic fellowship at CHU Sainte-Justine, listed both by the hospital and by the Universite de Montreal.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Leave as set out in the FMRQ-MSSS resident collective agreement.
HOST INSTITUTION
About CHU Sainte-Justine / Universite de Montreal
CHU Sainte-Justine is the main paediatric institution in Quebec and a Level 1 paediatric trauma centre affiliated with the Universite de Montreal.
