Fellowship Listing

Currently listing: All divisions of all fellowships.

• Medical Oncology
• Clinical Cancer Genetics

  Fellowship Title:	Clinical Cancer Genetics
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Raymond Kim
  Duration:	1 Year
  Application Open and Close Date:	Annually Jan-May
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Annually July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	The training program consists of intensive training in hereditary cancer and medical genetics including the diagnosis and management of patients and families with a germline cancer predisposition.
  Contact Name:	Raymond Kim
  Role:	Supervisor, Staff Physician
  Telephone:	416-946-2270
  E-mail:	raymond.kim@uhn.ca
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• Drug Development Program - UHN

  Fellowship Title:	Drug Development Program - UHN
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Philippe Bedard
  Duration:	2 years
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Description:	Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research fellowship in drug development at the Division of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This fellowship involves active participation in the planning, coordination and implementation of the development of selected protocols mounted by the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret. Work included writing protocols and letters of intent; analyzing trial data; presenting results at local, national and international meetings/conferences; and preparing final peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication. Fellows will be put on the clinical trial patient roster for about one day per week, when they will see patients actively participating in trials run by the Drug Development Program. Work with patients may include such tasks as routine physical examination and addressing urgent issues.
  Contact Name:	Lianna Mulveney
  Role:	UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-946-4501 ext. 5429
  E-mail:	Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca
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• Gastrointestinal Oncology and Sarcoma - SMH

  Fellowship Title:	Gastrointestinal Oncology and Sarcoma - SMH
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr Martina Trinkaus
  Duration:	1 or 2 years
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	St. Michael’s Hospital is an academic teaching and research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Initially founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1892, it is affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael’s is renowned for providing exceptional patient care, in addition to providing outstanding medical education to health-care professionals in more than 23 academic disciplines. Home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, made up of the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre, the hospital is among the first in the world to bring together researchers, educators and clinicians to take best practices and research discoveries to patient bedsides faster. The Medical Oncology Fellowship program offered at St. Michael’s Hospital gives oncology fellows the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading researchers in breast and gastrointestinal cancer. The Oncology/Cancer Care unit consists of a 15 bed comprehensive Inpatient Unit. The Medical Daycare unit is used to provide cancer care to approximately 600 outpatients per month. The Oncology/Cancer Care unit is headed by three medical oncologists: Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley acts as the director of the fellowship program and a clinician investigator; and both Dr. Ronita Lee and Dr. Rashida Haq are clinician teachers. The St. Michael’s Medical Oncology Fellowship program is offered for either 12 months or 24 months, depending on funding.
  Contact Name:	Maryana Ghazula
  Role:	Administrator
  Telephone:	416-864-5632
  E-mail:	GazhulaM@smh.ca
  Mailing Address:	St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond St, Room 2-084, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
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• General Oncology Education / Transition to Practice Fellowship (GU/GI/Lung/Breast) - SHSC

  Fellowship Title:	General Oncology Education / Transition to Practice Fellowship (GU/GI/Lung/Breast) - SHSC
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Drs. Susanna Cheng, Urban Emmenegger, Andrea Eisen, Anthony Lott
  Duration:	1-year
  Application Open and Close Date:	N/A
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Typically July 01 or Jan 01 each year, but flexible
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	Fellowships in Medical Oncology at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (OCC) are available to candidates who have completed their formal medical oncology training in their home country. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide additional clinical and research training for those interested in pursuing an academic career. Clinical focus in GU/GI/Lun/Breast – as well as other sites – to provide a breath of exposure to prepare for Clinical Practic Education focus – to participate in the teachiung of residents medical students and allied health professionals ( i.e. nursing) To participate in urgent care clinics (ONUC) – working closely with our NP Fellows may pursue formal post-graduate training ( I.e. Clinician teacher, Master of Ezducation) Participation in clinical trial activities is encouraged Supervision is provided by the one or more of the medical oncology staff listed above.
  Contact Name:	Ayesha Iqbal
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	(416) 480-4662
  E-mail:	ayesha.iqbal@sunnybrook.ca
  Mailing Address:	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 2075 Bayview Avenue, T2-023 Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
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• Genitourinary Cancer Fellowship

  Fellowship Title:	Genitourinary Cancer Fellowship
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Drs.Georg Bjarnason, Susanna Cheng, Urban Emmenegger, and Martin Smoragiewicz
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	N/A
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Typically July 01 or Jan 01 each year, but flexible
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2
  Description:	 Fellowships in Medical Oncology at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (OCC) are available to candidates who have completed their formal medical oncology training in their home country. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide additional clinical and research training for those interested in pursuing an academic career. Peer-reviewed fellowship funding applications are strongly encouraged. Clinical focus and areas of research are to provide knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment & management of patients with genitourinary malignancies. Fellows may pursue formal post-graduate training leading to eg MSc degrees. Participation in clinical trial activities is encouraged, including the development and execution of clinical trial protocols. Supervision is provided by the one or more of the medical oncology staff listed above.
  Contact Name:	Urban Emmenegger
  Role:	GU Medonc Site Group Lead and Fellowship Committee Member
  Telephone:	1-416-480-4928
  E-mail:	urban.emmenegger@sunnybrook.ca [cc Ms. Karen Corbett, karen.corbett@sunnybrook.ca]
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• Geriatric Oncology Program, University Health Network

  Fellowship Title:	Geriatric Oncology Program, University Health Network
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Shabbir Alibhai
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Flexible
  Description:	The Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, in partnership with the Department of Supportive Care, at the University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospitals (UHN/MSH), University of Toronto are accepting applications for a Fellowship in Geriatric Oncology.  The UHN/MSH has a young, dynamic inter-disciplinary geriatric oncology clinical, educational, and research program offering geriatric assessment and management to older adults with a variety of malignancies. There is also an opportunity for a combined geriatric oncology/palliative care fellowship, with 6 months of training in each of geriatric oncology and palliative care.  Palliative care training would be coordinated by the Department of Supportive Care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN. This Fellowship will train geriatricians or medical oncologists to provide enhanced care of the older adult with cancer.  Fellows will join a rich, multidisciplinary clinical and research environment.  Beyond clinical training in geriatric oncology, the fellowship provides educational/programmatic or research opportunities.  Educational/programmatic opportunities include designing and/or evaluating curricula for physicians and nurses in geriatric oncology as well as studying knowledge translation initiatives to enhance models of care for older cancer patients.  Research opportunities include participation in clinical trials, prospective cohort studies, and health services research in various aspects of geriatric oncology research in a variety of clinical populations, including prostate cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, head and neck cancer, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and others.  Fellows who wish to do research training are expected to develop a significant research project during the tenure of the Fellowship. Successful candidates will be fluent in English and have completed clinical training in either Geriatric Medicine or Medical Oncology.  Geriatric Medicine specialists will receive at least one month of clinical training in ambulatory medical oncology at one of Canada’s largest and most academically intense cancer centres, whereas Medical Oncology trainees will receive 1-2 months of training in geriatric medicine (depending on learning objectives and prior training) in a combined rotation involving inpatient consultative and ambulatory clinical experiences in an internationally recognized training environment. Outstanding and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of their current country of residence.  The starting date and duration for Fellowships is flexible but typically begins in July) and typically lasts for one year for fellowships focused on clinical skills and/or educational scholarship.  Research-focused fellowships are typically two years in duration. Minimum Requirements Subspecialty training in geriatric medicine and/or medical oncology and be eligible for licensure through College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. How to Apply: Interested individuals should provide their current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief outline of goals and objectives (interests).
  Contact Name:	Dr. Shabbir M.H. Alibhai
  Role:	Medical Lead
  Telephone:	Tel: 416-340-5125 Fax:416-595-5826
  E-mail:	shabbir.alibhai@uhn.ca
  Mailing Address:	Geriatric Oncology Program, University Health Network 200 Elizabeth Street Room EN14-214, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4 Canada
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• Medical Neuro-Oncology/CNS Oncology

  Fellowship Title:	Medical Neuro-Oncology/CNS Oncology
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Warren Mason
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	open
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	negotiable
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2
  Description:	Comprehensive fellowship in medical neuro-oncology providing wide experience in the management of primary and secondary brain tumours and neurologic complications of cancer. Many opportunities to participate in phase I/II/III trials of novel therapeutics for brain tumours. Additional opportunities to collaborate in clinical translational research with colleagues involved in laboratory neuro-oncology. Fellowship is suitable for neurologists and medical oncologists preparing for a career in neuro-oncology.
  Contact Name:	Sonia Silva
  Role:	Administrative assistant
  Telephone:	416 946 2277
  E-mail:	Sonia.Silva@uhn.ca
  Mailing Address:	Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 610 University Avenue Suite 18-732 Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
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• Medical Oncology - Gynecology, Drug Development

  Fellowship Title:	Medical Oncology - Gynecology, Drug Development
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Cinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Stephanie Lheureux
  Duration:	2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	Ongoing recruitment
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	January or July
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2
  Description:	Our fellowships allow a trainee to develop clinical skills in the assessment and management of cancer patients with gynecological malignancies. Additionally we participate in local as well as national and international clinical trials that continue to evaluate novel therapies and approaches to treatment methods. The trainee will develop expertise in newly diagnosed and relapsed patients. Supervision is provided by the one or more of the medical oncology staff. Opportunities to apply for peer reviewed research funding and graduate degree program are available and encouraged.
  Contact Name:	Lianne Mulveney
  Role:	Education Coordinator
  Telephone:	416-946-4501 x 5429
  E-mail:	Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca
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• Medical Oncology - MSH

  Fellowship Title:	Medical Oncology - MSH
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	TBD
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	Open
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Flexible
  Number of position(s) per year:	2-4
  Description:	The goal of the Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at Mount Sinai Hospital is to prepare the fellow for a career as an academic medical oncologist. Research opportunities will be provided with the goal to complete and publish a research project either on clinical epidemiology, clinical trial development, education scholarship, or quality improvement. There will also be teaching requirements and opportunities in undergraduate and post-graduate medical training through the Medical Oncology Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Clinical and research areas of focus are available in one- or more of the following disease sites: breast cancer, GI cancers, and sarcoma. Fellows generally focus on one or two primary disease sites and supervision is provided by respective staff medical oncologists. Fellowships are available to candidates who have completed their formal Medical Oncology training. Where feasible, candidates are encouraged to apply for peer reviewed research funding.
  Contact Name:	Samara Frankel
  Role:	Fellowship Coordinator
  Telephone:	416-586-4800 ext. 8202
  E-mail:	Samara.Frankel@sinaihealth.ca
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• Medical Oncology - SHSC (Odette Cancer Centre)

  Fellowship Title:	Medical Oncology - SHSC (Odette Cancer Centre)
  Division:	Medical Oncology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Duration:	1 - 2 years
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Revolving. At least 9 months from start date for foreign trainees.
  Number of position(s) per year:	3-6
  Description:	Fellowships in Medical Oncology at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (OCC) are available to candidates who have completed their formal Medical Oncology training in their home country. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide additional clinical and research training for those interested in pursuing an academic career. Areas of research and clinical focus are available in one or more of the following areas: breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, neuroendocrine tumors, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers. Fellows generally focus on one primary disease site. Supervision is provided by the one or more of the medical oncology staff. Opportunities to apply for peer reviewed research funding and graduate degree program are available and encouraged.
  Contact Name:	Ayesha Iqbal
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	(416) 480-4662
  E-mail:	ayesha.iqbal@sunnybrook.ca
  Mailing Address:	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre 2075 Bayview Avenue, T2-023 Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
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