Fellowship Listing

Currently listing: Respirology of all fellowships.

• Adult Cystic Fibrosis

  Fellowship Title:	Adult Cystic Fibrosis
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Elizabeth Tullis
  Duration:	6 - 12 months
  Application Open and Close Date:	N/A
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July of each year
  Number of position(s) per year:	1 - 2
  Description:	The Toronto Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre is the largest adult CF Clinic in North America and is located at St Michael's Hospital. Care is provided to ~ 480 adults in 3 ambulatory clinics per week and a 15-bed inpatient Respirology unit with over 200 CF admissions per year.  Training at the Adult CF Centre will provide extensive experience in the management of CF and its complications (including management of complex, multi-drug resistant infections, massive hemoptysis, pneumothorax, CF-related diabetes, biliary cirrhosis, malnutrition, DIOS, end stage lung disease,  patients with multiple drug allergies and management of pregnancy in CF). Fellows will participate in formal Transition clinics held at SickKids, have an opportunity to participate in satellite CF clinics in northern Ontario, and attend Telehealth clinics to see patients living in remote areas.   The majority of CF patients listed for lung transplantation in Toronto are cared for at St Michael's Hospital and this provides experience in the transplant referral process, how to care for severely ill patients and in end of life care. The CF Clinics in Toronto are unique in having a comprehensive patient database. This database can be used for quality improvement and research projects. There are currently no fellowship positions funded by the Toronto Adult CF program. Cystic Fibrosis Canada offers a one year Clinical Fellowship for physicians who are eligible to work in Canada after their training with the express purpose of preparing future CF clinicians. Please see the Cystic Fibrosis Canada website for details.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Advanced Pulmonary Procedures

  Fellowship Title:	Advanced Pulmonary Procedures
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Harvey Wong
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	open
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	open
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	Fellowship Description The goal of the Advanced Pulmonary Procedure fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is to provide a trainee with additional training, education, and academic opportunities to master skills in the diagnosis and management of thoracic malignancies as well as pleural diseases.  This fellowship will only be offered to those who have successfully completed at least 2 years of training in adult respiratory medicine (respirology/ pulmonology) in a North American centre.  This is predominantly a clinical fellowship which will allow a trainee to acquire a variety of advanced pulmonary procedural skills.  The main focus of the fellowship is to provide training in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for mediastinal staging and sampling of mediastinal lesions, as well as radial probe EBUS and fluoroscopy for sampling of peripheral lung lesions.  Trainees will also become competent in performing comprehensive thoracic ultrasound assessments and obtain skills in ultrasound guided procedures such as percutaneous transthoracic biopsy of lung and pleural lesions.  Other pleural procedural skills that will be acquired include pleurodesis, chest drain insertion, tunneled catheter placements and removal, and management of any associated complications that might arise from these catheters.   Medical pleuroscopy, airway stent placements, and techniques for management of central airway obstruction using ablative modalities are currently not a focus in this clinical fellowship.  Fellows are offered the opportunity to do up to a total of 2 months of clinical electives in another institution with an interventional pulmonology program to gain further exposure and training in these procedures. There will also be protected time for additional academic pursuits.  Fellows are encouraged to attend all formal rounds offered by the division of respirology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.  Attendance at weekly Thoracic Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference rounds will be mandatory.  Fellows will also be expected to teach pulmonary procedures to residents rotating through the Sunnybrook respirology block and Toronto respirology residents during their academic half-day procedure sessions.  Fellows will also prepare and deliver a quarterly 1-hour teaching session on a topic related to advanced pulmonary procedures.  We also encourage fellows to participate in teaching pulmonary related sessions for undergraduate medical students.  Finally, there is an expectation that fellows complete at least one research project related to advanced pulmonary procedures during their fellowship.   Funding Funding is currently not guaranteed.  Prospective fellows may need to apply for funding through a competitive process for salary support.   Application Individuals interested in applying for this fellowship are highly encouraged to arrange an elective prior to their application.  The application entails submitting a CV, three letters of reference, and an interview.
  Contact Name:	Harvey Wong
  Role:	supervisor
  Telephone:	(416) 480-4758
  E-mail:	harvey.wong@sunnybrook.ca
  Mailing Address:	2075 Bayview Ave (Room A459), Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
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• Airway Diseases

  Fellowship Title:	Airway Diseases
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Prof. K. R. Chapman
  Duration:	One year
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 October to 15 November
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	1 July 2018
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	This fellowship immerses the trainee in the clinical management challenges of severe asthma, COPD and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Fellows will work clinically but will also undertake one or more clinical research programs in these areas. Research underway examines respiratory health care delivery issues, diagnostic methodology, pharmacologic trials and natural history studies.
  Contact Name:	Kenneth Chapman
  Role:	Supervisor
  Telephone:	416-603-5499
  E-mail:	ken.chapman.airways@gmail.com
  Mailing Address:	Rm. 7-451 EW 399 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8
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• Assisted Ventilation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

  Fellowship Title:	Assisted Ventilation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Roger Goldstein
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	Varies-March-June but considered earlier
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	To obtain experience in chronic disease management with an emphasis on pulmonary rehabilitation and assisted ventilation. Supported by sleep and exercise laboratories. A multi-disciplinary environment of clinical care, teaching and clinical research.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Asthma & Airway Disease

  Fellowship Title:	Asthma & Airway Disease
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	K.R. Chapman
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	September 15 - November 15
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	The fellowship in Asthma and Airways Diseases is intended as a clinical research fellowship that will focus on the management of the common airway diseases, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with additional exposure to the less common variant of COPD, alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency. The trainee will develop expert clinician skills in the management of these diseases and will have the opportunity to develop academic skills in clinical research, epidemiologic research, knowledge transfer or quality improvement applied to these areas.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Interstitial Lung Diseases

  Fellowship Title:	Interstitial Lung Diseases
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Shane Shapera
  Duration:	1yr
  Application Open and Close Date:	October 15th
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	1.       Fellowship Description The Interstitial Lung Disease fellowship at the University of Toronto is a 1-year clinical research fellowship offered by the Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) clinic at the Toronto General Hospital.  The fellowship will be offered to one individual per year who has finished 2 years of Respirology training in a program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. 2.       Goals and Objectives of the Training The goal of the fellowship is to provide a trainee with supplementary training, education and research opportunities to advance knowledge in assessment and management of patients with ILD.  Trainees will also increase their research experience with the goal of producing one or more peer-reviewed publications during their year.  Clinical and/or translational research is a vital component of the Fellowship. In order to facilitate development of the fundamentals of clinical trial design, trainees will be encouraged to audit courses in clinical epidemiology or Quality Improvement (QI) through the Health Policy Management and Evaluation (HPME) department and/or the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) at the University of Toronto.  Trainees who choose to enroll in a Master’s Program through the HPME, IMS or Master’s programs at another institution will be given priority in the selection process.  However, a concurrent Master’s degree is not mandatory.  Please note that the HPME application is due in mid-November, so if trainees are interested in applying, their application to HPME will need to be concurrent with their application for the ILD fellowship.  MEDICAL EXPERT To develop a comprehensive differential diagnosis to an adult patient with ILD including both known causes and idiopathic causes of interstitial pneumonia To develop an approach to clinical and laboratory investigations required for a patient with ILD To master the interpretation of pulmonary function testing (PFT) and high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) in patients with ILD with an emphasis on using this test to assist in narrowing the differential diagnosis To gain expertise in determining which patients with ILD will benefit from pathologic evaluation with either transbronchial biopsy or surgical lung biopsy To develop an understanding of which patients with ILD are most likely to benefit from treatment with immunosuppressive agents and in-depth knowledge about evidence-based treatment in patients with ILD To gain knowledge and experience around toxicities, side effects and necessary monitoring for patients who are started on immunosuppressive therapy To develop an understanding of the appropriate patient selection and timing of lung transplant in patients with ILD COLLABORATOR To work with the multidisciplinary health care professionals including Rheumatologists, Radiologists, Respiratory Therapists, and Research Coordinators to provide comprehensive medical care for patients seen in the ILD clinic To work with researchers from other sub-specialties and other disciplines with the goal of participating in state of the art clinical research in ILD COMMUNICATOR To learn how to dictate letters and recommendations to referring physicians when working in the role of quaternary care provider for complex patients with multiple active medical issues To learn how to counsel patients about the natural history of various interstitial lung diseases and discuss the risks and benefits of specific immunosuppressive therapies HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE To understand the importance of environmental exposures in the development of some interstitial lung diseases and advocate on behalf of patients with their employers, landlords and families to minimize exposures while maintaining their ability to function in their work and home environments To help advocate for your patients to facilitate access to expensive life-saving therapies LEADER To develop time management skills to allow adequate time for a comprehensive assessment of complex patients within the time frame of a busy outpatient clinic SCHOLAR To incorporate evidence-based medicine into investigations and therapeutic plans To develop prospective research protocols and projects with incorporation of an understanding of research methodology and clinical trial design To learn how to approach and consent patients for involvement in clinical trials and databases To develop methods of database entry that ensure high fidelity data with appropriate cross-reference techniques To learn techniques to allow high quality retrospective database analysis To develop techniques for educating other trainees on ILD topics in large and small group sessions PROFESSIONAL To demonstrate professionalism during interactions with patients and multiple members of the health care team To exhibit professional behaviour by ensuring punctuality and attendance at all scheduled clinics and to provide adequate notice if you are unable to attend a clinic for personal reasons or illness to ensure that your absence does not negatively influence patient care  3.       The Training Structure The ILD fellowship is primarily a research fellowship.  Trainee time will be divided as 80% research activities and 20% clinical activities.  Trainees will attend multi-disciplinary case conference rounds once per week, radiology rounds once per week, Research in Progress rounds twice per month and will attend our weekly ILD clinic.  Trainees will be expected to present cases at our formal pathology MDD once every 4 weeks.  During clinical activities, trainees will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the attending physicians in the clinic.  Other, subspecialty clinics are optional and may be attended once or twice per month.  There is no inpatient component to the Fellowship and there are no “on-call” responsibilities.  Non-clinical time (4 days per week) will be spent pursuing research activities. 4.       The Application Process The fellowship is administered through the Interstitial Lung Diseases Program at the Toronto General Hospital.  Applications should include a brief letter outlining the applicant’s goals during their fellowship, a Curriculum Vitae and 3 letters of reference.  Applications should be mailed to: Dr. Shane Shapera Interstitial Lung Diseases Program Director Toronto General Hospital 585 University Avenue, 9N-971 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2N2 Email: shane.shapera@uhn.ca Decisions regarding acceptance into the Fellowship will be made jointly by the members of the ILD program.  Members include: Dr. Shane Shapera – ILD Program Director Dr. Lee Fidler Dr. Jolene Fisher – ILD Program Research Director Dr. Jakov Moric Dr. Matthew Binnie Dr. Ambrose Lau Applications must be received before October 15th to be considered for the following academic year.  Interviews will be held in November and the recipient of the fellowship position will be announced in December for a position starting on July 1st of the following year. Once a person has been accepted into the ILD Fellowship Program, a formal appointment will be initiated by the Supervisor with the Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, Administration office, and the Post Graduate Medical Education Office (PGME) 5.       Eligibility  This one-year fellowship accepts a maximum of one individual each year.  It is offered to individuals who are eligible to take the written and oral examinations in Respirology at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Preference for acceptance to the fellowship will be given to individuals who have demonstrated academic potential with research experience and who have a commitment to an academic research career.  6.       Funding Opportunities Trainees will receive a minimum of $60,000 per year given as a bimonthly direct deposit.  In some years, additional funding may be available (up to a salary of $75,000 per year) depending on availability of funds from the funding source. 2 weeks of paid vacation (plus 10 days off over the Christmas and New Year’s break) will be granted to all trainees during their year. 7.       List of publications in the area by U of T faculty. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Shapera%2C%20Shane%5BAuthor%5D http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Fisher%2C%20Jolene%5BAuthor%5D http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Binnie%2C%20Matthew%5BAuthor%5D http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Fidlerr%2C%20Lee%5BAuthor%5D http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Lau%2C%20Ambrose%5BAuthor%5D http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Moric%2C%20Jakov%5BAuthor%5D
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Division Administrator, Respirology
  E-mail:	Rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto, Division of Respirology, 1 King's College Circle, Rm 6263 MSB, Toronto, ON, M5A 1A8
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• Lung Transplantation

  Fellowship Title:	Lung Transplantation
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Aman Sidhu (Fellowship Director)
  Duration:	6 months or 1 year
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1, and Jan 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	4
  Description:	The Fellowship offers the opportunity to obtain comprehensive experience in the clinical and research aspects of lung transplantation. This will include participation in the pre-transplantation assessment clinics, the pre-transplantation management of listed patients, and in post-transplant ambulatory clinics. The fellow will also have responsibilities for management of inpatients in the Lung Transplant Program and the Multi Organ Transplant Unit at the Toronto General Hospital. Fellows will also present patients considered for transplantation to the Assessment Committee of the Lung Transplant Program and will take part in the discussions concerning candidacy. Medical Fellows will also have the opportunity to further their training in management of advanced lung diseases through attendance at specialized lung disease clinics. Medical fellows will have the opportunity to develop their skills in bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsies. Medical Fellows will also work closely with the surgical team and have the opportunity to be exposed to other procedures such us chest tube management, tracheostomy, the different modalities of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), Ex Vivo Lung perfusion use and donor management. The program has weekly teaching sessions that include relevant topics in respirology, infectious diseases, palliative care, radiology and pathology. Fellows will participate in the teaching rounds, journal club, and the clinical rounds of both the Multi Organ Transplant Program and the Respiratory Division. Fellows are also expected to participate in a research or quality improvement project in lung transplantation.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

  Fellowship Title:	Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Ted Marras Dr. Sarah Brode
  Duration:	12 months
  Application Open and Close Date:	Close: January 7
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	This is a one-year clinical and research fellowship, focusing primarily on pulmonary NTM at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) site of the University Health Network. The experience includes a commitment of approximately 60% to research and 40% to clinical efforts. The research component will allow the trainee to develop research skills and experience in this area to foster future academic activity and productivity. The clinical goal of the fellowship is to provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an expert clinician in mycobacterial disease with a focus on NTM, combined with a smaller, but substantial experience in TB. The fellowship is currently offered to up to one individual per year who will have completed residency training (or equivalent) in Respirology or Infectious Diseases by the fellowship start date.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Research

  Fellowship Title:	Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Research
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Research
  Supervisor:	Dr. Ted Marras Dr. Sarah Brode
  Duration:	12 months
  Application Open and Close Date:	Close: January 7
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	The nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) Research Fellowship is a one-year fellowship, focusing on pulmonary NTM research, based at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) site of the University Health Network. The fellow’s time will be devoted to research activities. There is no time devoted to clinical efforts, but some time may be allowed for participation in clinical activities related to NTM, depending upon the fellow’s interest, prior training, and licensing, and at the discretion of the fellowship director. The fellowship will allow the trainee to develop research skills and experience in this area to foster future academic activity and productivity. There is currently no funding for this fellowship; fellows must obtain funding for the fellowship. Assistance may be available in application to funding sources.  This fellowship is offered to individuals who will have completed residency training (or equivalent) in Respirology, Infectious Diseases, or Internal Medicine by the fellowship start date, or to individuals enrolled in or recently completed a degree program such as public health, clinical epidemiology, or its equivalent. Prior research training and experience is an asset. Trainees will participate in the following activities: Completion of at least one primary research project and contribution toward and/or completion of other research projects relating to NTM disease Present the results of the research at a local meeting, and preferably also at a national or international meeting. It is expected that at least one peer-reviewed publication will result from this fellowship year.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases

  Fellowship Title:	Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr Susan M Tarlo
  Duration:	6-12 months
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	Objectives: To be able to assess relevant occupational and environmental triggers of asthma from history and allergy skin prick testing. To understand the appropriate history, physical findings and investigations of other occupational lung diseases. To understand means of diagnosing work-related-asthma and to assess measures of asthma severity and disability assessment, from history, physical examination, pulmonary function tests and methacholine challenge tests. To understand the appropriate use of other challenge tests in asthma, such as workplace challenges and chamber specific challenges. To understand management of work-related asthma and other occupational lung diseases.  To understand the differential diagnosis of occupational lung diseases and investigation of these other diagnoses. To understand newer diagnostic modalities such as induced sputum and exhaled nitric oxide. To participate in clinical research studies of work-related asthma and/or other occupational lung diseases. To present the results of his/her research in occupational lung disease at local respiratory and occupational medicine rounds and at an international meeting, and to prepare drafts of manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Pulmonary Hypertension

  Fellowship Title:	Pulmonary Hypertension
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	John Granton John Thenganatt
  Duration:	1 - 2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	September 30 of every year
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1 of each year
  Number of position(s) per year:	1 to 2 depending on funding
  Description:	The University Health Network (UHN) Pulmonary Hypertension Program, located at the Toronto General Hospital, is one of the largest published programs in the country. The program follows over 1000 patients, and provides expert, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all forms of pulmonary hypertension. The fellow will be involved in clinical, educational and research activities of the program. The research team includes clinical fellows, research assistants, clinical trials nurses, clinical epidemiologists and basic scientists. The pulmonary hypertension fellowship allows individuals the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to evaluate and treat patients with pulmonary hypertension and the tools required to become experts in this disease. Additionally they are provided the opportunity to complete a research project and enhance their knowledge of scientific methods and develop a sophisticated understanding of the disease Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that can occur secondary to many pulmonary, cardiac or systemic conditions. It may also occur in isolation - idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. The complexities of the disease, and availability of advanced medical and surgical treatments demands that clinicians receive training in centers with adequate patient volumes and comprehensive clinical and research programs. Established in 1998, the pulmonary hypertension program at UHN is an integrated interprofessional program that strives to set the standard in caring for patients with pulmonary hypertension. As the largest single center Pulmonary Hypertension program in Canada, fellows may conduct research in the full breadth of pulmonary vascular diseases including congenital heart disease, diastolic dysfunction, chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary hypertension, porto-pulmonary hypertension, HIV, idiopathic and connective tissue disease associated pulmonary hypertension. Fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, and an interdisciplinary environment complements the research experience with nurse educators, cardiology, rheumatology, psychiatry and palliative care.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Sinai Health System (SHS) and University Health Network (UHN) Fellowship in Airways Disease

  Fellowship Title:	Sinai Health System (SHS) and University Health Network (UHN) Fellowship in Airways Disease
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Meyer Balter
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 2023
  Description:	 The SHS/UHN Fellowship in Airways Disease provides $70,000 in salary support for national or international trainees to undertake advanced clinical training and academic development in Airways Disease. The one-year fellowship includes outpatient clinics in asthma and airways disease across SHS and UHN sites as well as a breadth of clinical (eg. pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchiectasis, advanced symptom management), research and quality improvement opportunities that can be customized to the recipient’s goals and interests. Approximately 50% of time will be allocated to clinical activities and 50% to scholarly activities. Applicants can be internal (University of Toronto) or external, national or international. Priority is given to Canadian applicants. Applicants must have MD degree and have completed postgraduate specialty training in Respiratory Medicine, and be eligible for educational licensure in Ontario. The fellowship will start in July 2023, although an earlier start date may be arranged subject to supervisor approval. The fellowship will be accredited by the University of Toronto. Application Deadline is November 1, 2022. Send application documents in PDF by email to kaylin.cherry@uhn.ca.   All applications will be reviewed by the Fellowship Review Committee, led by fellowship supervisor Dr. Meyer Balter. The following documents must be provided with your application: Applicant’s up-to-date curriculum vitae. List of referees’ names and their email addresses. Applicant statement of interest (maximum 400 words) Three letters of reference should be sent directly by the referee to kaylin.cherry@uhn.ca. If the applicant is a trainee at the time of application, then one should be from the applicant’s current  training director.
  Contact Name:	Kaylin Cherry
  Role:	Division Coordinator
  E-mail:	kaylin.cherry@uhn.ca
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• Sleep Medicine

  Fellowship Title:	Sleep Medicine
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Clodagh Ryan
  Duration:	12 months
  Application Open and Close Date:	Open: July 1st Close: September 1st
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1st
  Number of position(s) per year:	1 - 2
  Description:	This is a full-time 12 month sleep fellowship training program.  This will usually begin with the academic year on July 1st and end on June 30th of the following year. Prospective fellows must have completed residency training in Respirology, Neurology, or Psychiatry, (or will be expected to have completed residency training by the start date of the fellowship year). Applicants should be eligible for an Independent License to practice in the Province of Ontario, or an Educational License/Certificate of Registration. One month of the fellowship will be spent concentrating on learning the techniques for acquisition, scoring, and interpretation of polysomnographic data. The Fellow will attend weekly Polysomnogram Interpretation sessions at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Sleep Laboratory. Over the remaining 11 months of the program, the Fellow will attend a minimum of 4 ambulatory clinics per week to gain exposure to Sleep Medicine from the viewpoints of Sleep Medicine specialists from different backgrounds (Respirology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics). The Fellow will perform both initial and follow up assessments in these clinics.  During the sleep fellowship training program the Fellow will develop special competency in the clinical practice of Sleep Medicine and will develop the knowledge and managerial skills necessary to independently operate a sleep laboratory. The application should be submitted to the Program Director, Dr. C. Ryan., and must contain the following: A current curriculum vitae. A letter of intent, stating the applicant's reasons for applying to the fellowship, as well as career and academic goals. A copy of the applicant's medical degree and specialty certification if available. A current passport-size photograph. Please include names, addresses and email contacts of 3 referees.
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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• Tuberculosis

  Fellowship Title:	Tuberculosis
  Division:	Respirology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Sarah Brode
  Duration:	12 months
  Application Open and Close Date:	Open: anytime, close: Jan 7 for July 1 start in same year
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	Typical start July 1; exceptions may be made if requested
  Number of position(s) per year:	Up to 2
  Description:	The Tuberculosis Clinical Research Fellowship is a one-year clinical and research fellowship, focusing primarily on tuberculosis at West Park Healthcare Centre. The experience includes a commitment of approximately 60% to research and 40% to clinical efforts. The research component will allow the trainee to develop research skills and experience in this area to foster future academic activity and productivity. The clinical goal of the fellowship is to provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an expert clinician in mycobacterial disease with a focus on TB, combined with a smaller, but substantial experience in nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). The fellowship is currently offered to up to two individuals per year who will have completed residency training (or equivalent) in Respirology or Infectious Diseases by the fellowship start date. The trainee’s clinical time will be spent primary at West Park, in TB clinic (2 half days per week) and on the Tuberculosis inpatient ward. There will also be opportunity for the trainee to attend NTM clinics at Toronto Western Hospital (up to 1 day per week).
  Contact Name:	Rhiannon Davies
  Role:	Fellowship Administrator
  Telephone:	416-978-1562
  E-mail:	rhiannon.davies@utoronto.ca
  Mailing Address:	University of Toronto 6263 MSB, 1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
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