Names in the programme record: Programme director not named on the reviewed MOT+R page
Profile completeness89%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Approximately CAD 70,000 remuneration is published. McMaster Orthopaedics does not accept self-funding and states that international fellows must arrive fully funded; applicants must confirm the funding source and terms.
Deadline
1 May 2027 (McMaster PGME deadline sheet)
Duration
6–12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHigh-energy orthopaedic trauma with optional blocks in complex arthroplasty and periprosthetic reconstruction, shoulder and upper extremity, foot and ankle, weekly trauma rounds, 2–4 operating days per week, clinics, teaching and research
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
COTS directory inclusion does not establish eligibility for applicants trained in Indonesia. Confirm provincial medical registration, hospital credentialing, English or French requirements, funding and Canadian work authorisation with the university.
?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
CPSO registration, CMPA coverage and hospital privileges are required
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
International fellows must confirm work-permit and sponsorship arrangements with the host; COTS directory inclusion does not establish visa eligibility.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 May 2027 (McMaster PGME deadline sheet)
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleMcMaster PGME lists 'Orthopedic Trauma' (and 'Orthopedic Trauma Foot and Ankle Reconstruction') as accepting applications for 2027/2028: application site opened 1 January 2026, deadline 1 May 2027. The MOT+R programme page separately describes an annual cycle: applications open 1 November (20 months before start), deadline 1 January (18 months before start), interviews in February (16 months before), notification mid-March. Conflicting official information: McMaster PGME deadline sheet (Orthopedic Trauma): application deadline 1 May 2027 for 2027/2028, versus MOT+R fellowship page (https://www.motr.ca/fellowship/): deadline 1 January, 18 months before the fellowship start date.
Completed specialty or subspecialty certification after the relevant certification examination
CPSO registration authorising independent practice or postgraduate education
CMPA coverage
Eligibility for hospital privileges
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A six-to-twelve-month trauma and reconstruction fellowship with 2–3 active fellows, three hospital rotations, optional subspecialty blocks and a structured research expectation. The recurring application timetable is published, while the next available cohort remains unconfirmed.
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
Customisable 6–12 month curriculum across three hospital rotations, dedicated fellow rounds, resident teaching and support to submit a peer-reviewed manuscript
HOST INSTITUTION
About McMaster Orthopaedic Surgery / Hamilton Health Sciences
The fellowship is based primarily at Hamilton General Hospital, with optional experience at Juravinski Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.
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