Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship

Overview

Twelve-month clinical rotation in orthopaedic oncology covering bone and soft tissue tumours, biopsy principles, reconstruction and metastatic bone disease.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

Institution policyMcGill PGME academic year starts 1 July and ends 30 June

Positions

2

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of 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

Institution policyCollège des médecins du Québec Letter of Eligibility and training card required (source verification via physiciansapply.ca)

How to apply

Deadline

Institution policy1 September 2026 for the 2027-2028 academic year (McGill PGME online application opens 15 May 2026)

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

Institution policyUnfunded and self-funded training not permitted; proof of non-profit sponsorship of at least the R-1 salary equivalent (~CAD 60,000/yr) plus tuition/student fees required unless programme offers internal funding

Official sources