Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
CAD 70,000 stipend
Deadline
30 November 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship year
Duration
12 months, 1 August to 31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposurePreceptor rotations in open and arthroscopic knee, shoulder and ankle surgery; approximately 1,000 knee and 500 shoulder arthroscopies across the group, two to three operating days weekly, varsity-team coverage and a required publishable research project.
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 directly if not agency-sponsored, but funding is not guaranteed. Appointment requires Western PGME approval, CPSO registration, CMPA coverage, immigration clearance and, where applicable, a four-to-twelve-week Practice Eligibility Assessment Period.
?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.
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Medical registration
Western PGME registration, CPSO licence, CMPA coverage and hospital privileges are required. International medical graduates may require a four-to-twelve-week Practice Eligibility Assessment Period.
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Language
Western PGME does not currently require IELTS or TOEFL for clinical fellows; an individual programme may request language evidence, but Fowler Kennedy publishes no additional test.
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Visa or work authorisation
International fellows require valid Canadian immigration and work authorisation. Western begins immigration and licensing after a fellowship offer; the programme does not promise a particular permit category before selection.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline30 November 2026 for the 2028–2029 fellowship year
Commencing date1 August 2028 to 31 July 2029
Application route / cycleFowler Kennedy Orthopaedic Sport Medicine Fellowship 2028–2029 intake
Completed orthopaedic surgery residency and specialist qualification
Meet Western University PGME appointment requirements
Eligible for College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario registration and hospital privileges
Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
Application documents
Published by official source
Statement of interest
Current curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference, including one from the programme director for current residents
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A four-position Western University sports-medicine fellowship at Fowler Kennedy with a CAD 70,000 stipend, multidisciplinary clinical exposure and four current faculty. International applicants may apply, but funding, licensing, PEAP and immigration conditions remain appointment-specific.
Paid holidays and three weeks away from clinical duties, including approved meetings; no employer health benefits are provided. International fellows become eligible for Ontario Health Insurance Plan coverage after three months and use University Health Insurance Plan coverage during the waiting period.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic - Western University
Fowler Kennedy publishes four positions, August-to-July dates, a CAD 70,000 stipend, leave, documents, current faculty and a 30 November 2026 deadline. Western PGME supplies the appointment, licence, health-coverage and international-trainee rules.
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