The Fellowship Directory lists 49 ophthalmology fellowships in Canada at 12 institutions. The main training cities are Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. 80% say they accept international medical graduates and 51% describe a visa route. The most common length is 1 year. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many ophthalmology fellowships are there in Canada?
49 listings at 12 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
39 of the 49 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 25 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
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CANClinical Glaucoma FellowshipDalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Halifax, CanadaCANComplex Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANComprehensive Adult Glaucoma FellowshipQueen's University Department of Ophthalmology · Kingston, CanadaCANGlaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery (GAASS) FellowshipUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANGlaucoma FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANGlaucoma FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Vancouver, CanadaCANGlaucoma FellowshipUniversity of Manitoba Department of Ophthalmology (Max Rady College of Medicine) · Winnipeg, CanadaCANGlaucoma FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaCANGlaucoma Fellowship (DES en glaucome)Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANGlaucoma Fellowship (Formation complémentaire en glaucome)Université Laval / CHU de Québec - Centre universitaire d'ophtalmologie (Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement) · Quebec City, CanadaVitreoretinal surgery 10
CANMedical and Surgical Retina FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANOphthalmology Retina FellowshipUniversity of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine (Calgary Retina Consultants / Rockyview General Hospital) · Calgary, CanadaCANRetina FellowshipUniversity of Alberta Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences / Alberta Retina Consultants · Edmonton, CanadaCANRetina FellowshipUniversity of Manitoba Department of Ophthalmology (Max Rady College of Medicine) · Winnipeg, CanadaCANSurgical Fellowship in RetinaWestern University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Ivey Eye Institute) · London, CanadaCANVitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANVitreoretinal FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaCANVitreoretinal Fellowship (Medical and Surgical Retina)University of British Columbia Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Vancouver, CanadaCANVitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship (St. Michael's Hospital)University of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANVitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship (Toronto Western Hospital)University of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaPaediatric ophthalmology & strabismus 7
CANPaediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus FellowshipThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus FellowshipDalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Halifax, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Vancouver, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus FellowshipUniversity of Manitoba Department of Ophthalmology (Max Rady College of Medicine) · Winnipeg, CanadaCANPediatric Ophthalmology FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCornea, cataract & refractive 5
CANCornea & External Disease & Refractive Surgery FellowshipUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANCornea and Advanced Anterior Segment FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANCornea and Anterior Segment Fellowship (CHUM)Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANCornea and Anterior Segment Fellowship (CUO-HMR)Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANCornea/External Disease, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaOculoplastics 5
CANOculoplastic and Orbital Surgery FellowshipUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANOculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship (DES en oculoplastie)Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANOculoplastic Surgery FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANOculoplastics and Orbit FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Vancouver, CanadaCANOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaNeuro-ophthalmology 4
CANNeuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Vancouver, CanadaCANNeuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaCANNeuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANNeuro-Ophthalmology FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaOcular oncology & pathology 3
CANOcular Oncology and Pathology FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaCANOculoplastic, Orbital and Ocular Oncology Research FellowshipUniversity of Alberta Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences · Edmonton / Calgary, CanadaCANRetinoblastoma FellowshipThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaUveitis & ocular immunology 3
CANMedical Retina and Uveitis FellowshipUniversity of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaCANUveitis FellowshipUniversity of Ottawa Eye Institute (The Ottawa Hospital) · Ottawa, CanadaCANUveitis Fellowship (DES en uvéite)Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, CanadaMedical retina 1
CANMedical Retina FellowshipQueen's University Department of Ophthalmology · Kingston, CanadaMultiple / comprehensive ophthalmology 1
CANOptics, Refraction and Low Vision FellowshipUniversité de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology (CHUM / CUO-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont / CHU Sainte-Justine) · Montreal, Canada