Names in the programme record: Dr. Coles and Dr. Leighton lead separate trauma fellowship pathways
Profile completeness81%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish duration, funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Not published
Deadline
No fixed deadline - contact the surgeon (Dr. Coles)
Duration
Not published
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureDalhousie confirms distinct orthopaedic-trauma fellowship pathways led by Dr. Coles and Dr. Leighton; programme-specific rotations, case mix, operative role and research expectations are not published on the directory page
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Not published
International applicants
Dalhousie does not publish international-graduate, Nova Scotia registration, language or work-permit terms for either trauma pathway. Indonesian applicants need confirmation from the intended supervisor.
?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
International specialists without a Full or Postgraduate Training licence may qualify for a Defined licence for Clinical Fellowship: written acceptance, a recognised medical degree, specialist certification or eligibility abroad, and Dalhousie-affiliated sponsorship and supervision are required. Practice is restricted to the fellowship; this is not an independent-practice pathway.
✓Published by official source
Language
Nova Scotia licence applicants must meet CPSNS English-proficiency policy or an exemption. OET Medicine requires B in every component; IELTS Academic/CELPIP results must predate 1 January 2027. See the regulator for score and validity rules.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Canadian work-permit or sponsorship terms are not published
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-14 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-12
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo fixed deadline - contact the surgeon (Dr. Coles)
Commencing dateThe next start date or intake month is not published
Application route / cycleContact Dr Coles or Dr Leighton directly through the Dalhousie Division of Orthopaedic Surgery; the university does not publish a common deadline.
Eligibility for Dalhousie and Nova Scotia clinical-fellow appointment requirements
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Dalhousie currently identifies two faculty-led orthopaedic-trauma fellowship pathways and directs applicants to the surgeon they wish to work with. Duration, capacity, curriculum, documents, compensation and international appointment terms remain unpublished.
Intended for: Fully trained orthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced Canadian trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction experience; university and provincial requirements apply
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Participation in clinical care, research and teaching within Dalhousie's orthopaedic fellowship programme
HOST INSTITUTION
About Dalhousie University affiliated hospitals
Dalhousie's current fellowship directory confirms an extensive clinical training programme and two separately led orthopaedic-trauma fellowship routes.
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 →
Calgary, Alberta, Canada · 6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard; host-specific placement length is set by the regional fellowship coordinator)View program profile →
Montreal, Quebec, 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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