Names in the programme record: Christopher Nielsen
Profile completeness95%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
The programme page does not publish the amount. University of Toronto PGME requires clinical-fellow remuneration at or above the current PARO PGY3 rate; the host hospital or sponsoring agency funds the position.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months clinical; a two-year clinical/research option is available on request
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureCombined orthopaedic and neurosurgical adult spine care including trauma, degeneration, deformity, tumour and infection, weekly rounds, resident teaching and two required research projects
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
All fellows must qualify for College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario licensure and University of Toronto approval.
✓Published by official source
Language
Foreign fellows must show that their medical training was completed in English or submit TOEFL with a minimum overall score of 93 and speaking score of 24.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
International fellows require a Canadian work visa processed with the University; allow at least six months.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% 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 deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateJuly each year; the usual fellowship runs July through June
Completed accredited orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency or comparable foreign training
University of Toronto appointment approval
CPSO licensure eligibility
Application documents
Published by official source
UHN Spine Fellowship Application v2 (fillable PDF) with inquiries and applications emailed to SpineFellowship.Application@uhn.ca
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A five-position combined spine fellowship with broad adult pathology, surgical focus, call, teaching and required research. Comparable international orthopaedic or neurosurgical graduates may apply subject to Ontario licensing and visa approval.
Intended for: Graduates of accredited orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency programmes, including comparable international training
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Four weeks' vacation and two weeks for academic meetings; completion may qualify for hospital and University of Toronto fellowship certificates.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Toronto Western Hospital / University Health Network
Toronto Western houses Canada's largest neurosurgical programme and runs a combined orthopaedic-neurosurgical spine service linked to UHN tumour and complex-reconstruction resources.
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