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Shoulder & Elbow →

Toronto Western Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy and Reconstruction Fellowship

Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network

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Names in the programme record: Christian Veillette and Timothy Leroux

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
CAD 75,000 remuneration is published, with possible additional third-party insurance-list income; confirm the appointed-year amount.
Deadline
1 December 2026 (stated as 1 December, 18 months before the start date; for an August 2028 start)
Duration
12 months, August–July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureSimple to complex shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma, clinics, operating rooms, teaching rounds, research and collaboration with sports-medicine fellows
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

Can an international surgeon apply?

≈Partially published

International applicants

International medical graduates must have completed residency in their base specialty, meet College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario licensure requirements and complete the mandatory Pre-Entry Assessment Program (PEAP, normally 4–12 weeks) before starting clinical-fellowship training in Ontario.

?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

Clinical work requires College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario licensure and institutional credentialing.

✓Published by official source

Language

Graduates of medical schools where the language of instruction was not English must meet the University of Toronto PGME English-proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT).

≈Partially published

Visa or work authorisation

International appointees require a Canadian work visa; confirm the UHN and University process after selection.

DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT

Plan the application

Application deadline1 December 2026 (stated as 1 December, 18 months before the start date; for an August 2028 start)
Commencing dateAugust through July
Application route / cycleApplications due 1 December, 18 months preceding the fellowship start date.
Official contactorthofellowships@uhn.ca
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements

Clinical / academic eligibility

Published by official source

  • Completed specialist orthopaedic training
  • University and UHN appointment approval
  • CPSO licence eligibility
Application documents

Published by official source

  • Updated curriculum vitae
  • Letter of intent
  • Three references
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What this program offers

A paid, one-year upper-extremity reconstruction fellowship with explicit documents and an annual 18-month lead-time deadline. The official page describes advanced deformity, tendon transfer, capsular reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy and arthroplasty exposure.

Intended for: Orthopaedic specialists eligible for a University of Toronto clinical-fellow appointment and Ontario licensure

FACULTY & PROGRAMME CONTACTS

3 listed faculty and programme contacts

CVChristian Veillette, fellowship faculty at Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network

Faculty: Christian Veillette

Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network
Clinical focus
Shoulder & Elbow training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
TLTimothy Leroux, fellowship faculty at Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network

Faculty: Timothy Leroux

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network
Clinical focus
Shoulder & Elbow training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
RPRyan Paul, fellowship faculty at Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network

Faculty: Ryan Paul

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network
Clinical focus
Shoulder & Elbow training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗

Names and roles come from the cited programme source; portraits are shown only from an official profile. Rosters may change.

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