31 May 2027 (next occurrence of the recurring 31 May deadline; the page gives 'May 31' without a year)
Duration
1 year
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureParticipation in over 200–300 spine surgeries a year across degenerative disease, trauma, tumours, deformity and paediatric cases; rotation through each spine surgeon's practice at the University of Manitoba; spine oncology rounds with radiation oncology; at least one research project during the year. Clinical fellowship with patient care (Canadian Spine Society listing: combined mentors from orthopaedics and neurosurgery, about 1,200 spine cases per year, 2–3 blocks with each surgeon).
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
International medical graduates may apply (FAIMER-listed school and English test required). Visa applicants applying through a sponsoring agency should apply through their home sponsoring agency, which forwards applications to sponsoredpgme@umanitoba.ca.
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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
After an offer letter, candidates upload documentation to the physiciansapply.ca portal (fees payable by the candidate).
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Visa applicants applying through a sponsoring agency apply via that agency, which sends applications to sponsoredpgme@umanitoba.ca; no visa type is named.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline31 May 2027 (next occurrence of the recurring 31 May deadline; the page gives 'May 31' without a year)
Commencing date1 August
Application route / cycleAnnual cycle with a recurring 31 May application deadline; the page does not state which fellowship year the deadline applies to.
Specialty completion certificate and medical degree
International medical graduates: medical school listed in the FAIMER directory
English proficiency for IMGs: IELTS (general or academic) minimum 7.0 in each component within 24 months, OR OET-Medicine grade B in each subtest within 24 months, OR CELPIP-General minimum 9 in each skill within 24 months
500-word description of a clinical research project of interest; log of spine cases performed or participated in during the past year
Application documents
Completed online application form
Letter of intent
Curriculum vitae/resumé
Three recent reference letters (received within three weeks of submission; the department does not contact referees)
Copy of certificate of specialty completion
Copy of medical degree
Copy of passport
IMGs: FAIMER proof and IELTS/OET/CELPIP result
500-word clinical research project description
Log of spine cases from the past year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year combined spine fellowship at the Winnipeg Spine Program, University of Manitoba.
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Winnipeg Spine Program, University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus); the program performs approximately 1,200 spine cases a year (Canadian Spine Society listing).
