Overview
A one-year McGill neurotrauma fellowship for graduates of neurosurgery residency.
The programme
- Focus
- Neurotrauma
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
- Start
- Institution policyMcGill PGME academic year starts 1 July and ends 30 June
- Positions
- 1
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completion of neurosurgery residency required
- 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
- Apply through McGill Postgraduate Medical Education fellowship admissions (contact residency.neurosurgery@mcgill.ca)
Funding
- Funding
- Candidates must apply for the Jeanne Timmins Clinical Fellowship Award
Official sources
https://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/prospective-fellows/fellowship-programs/surgery-neurosurgeryhttps://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/current-trainees/essential-steps-new-and-returning-trainees/immigrationhttps://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/prospective-fellows/admissionshttps://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/current-trainees/essential-steps-new-and-returning-trainees/registrationhttps://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/prospective-fellows/application-timelines