General Surgery Trauma Fellowship

Overview

One-year clinical research fellowship in trauma surgery at McGill with two positions.

The programme

Focus

Trauma & acute care surgery / surgical critical care

Training type

Clinical Research Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

Institution policyMcGill PGME academic year starts 1 July and ends 30 June (residents and fellows register yearly)

Positions

2

Accreditation

Does not lead to Royal College (RCPSC) accreditation

Department

Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Institution policyCompleted residency plus Royal College or Board specialty certification; must be eligible for a CMQ training card (European Board certificate not accepted)

International applicants

Institution policyYes - foreign citizens may apply (max 3 years of training in Quebec); must be recognized specialists with proof of non-profit funding

Visa support

Institution policyNon-Canadian fellows need an LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permit (code C45), initiated by McGill PGME after the CMQ Letter of Eligibility; no CAQ/study permit

Licence requirement

Must meet Quebec postgraduate training eligibility (Collège des médecins du Québec training card)

How to apply

Deadline

Institution policyMcGill PGME fellowship applications for the 2027-2028 academic year opened 15 May 2026; deadline for a complete file for most fellowship programmes 1 September 2026 (see PGME list for exceptions)

Application method

Institution policyMcGill PGME online application form (non-refundable fee CAD 143.82) with CV, personal statement, credentials and sponsor letter sent directly to PGME

Funding

Funding

Candidates must secure funding to apply

Official sources