Fellowship Listing

Currently listing: All divisions of all fellowships.

• Neurology
• City Wide Neuromuscular Fellowship

  Fellowship Title:	City Wide Neuromuscular Fellowship
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Aaron Izenberg
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 year prior to the start date
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	The UofT city-wide neuromuscular fellowship involves intensive training in clinical neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostics (EMG and Nerver Conduction Studies).  Fellows will rotate through the 3 major academic adult neuromuscular centres in Toronto, as well as the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC).  There will also be a set curriculum delivered in regular didactic teaching sessions occurring every 2 weeks throughout the year.  This program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in neuromuscular medicine in an academic or community setting.
  Contact Name:	Aaron Izenberg
  Role:	Fellowship Director
  Telephone:	416-480-4475
  E-mail:	aaron.izenberg@sunnybrook.ca
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• Cognitive - Behavioral Neurology

  Fellowship Title:	Cognitive - Behavioral Neurology
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Carmela Tartaglia
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 Year prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	Dependant on funding
  Description:	The clinical-research fellowship in Cognitive - Behavioral Neurology is a 1-2 year fellowship program at University Health Network memory Clinic and the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto. This fellowship offers clinical and research training in the Cognitive - Behavioral Neurology of neurodegenerative diseases. The research component takes place at the Tanz Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Toronto.
  Contact Name:	Carmela Tartaglia
  Role:	Supervisor
  Telephone:	416-603-5483
  E-mail:	Carmela.tartaglia@uhn.ca
  Mailing Address:	Toronto Western Hospital 399 Bathurst St. WW 5-449 Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
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• Cognitive Neurology and Movement Disorders - SHSC

  Fellowship Title:	Cognitive Neurology and Movement Disorders - SHSC
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Drs. Mario Masellis, Sandra E. Black, Sara Mitchell, and Benjamin Lam
  Duration:	1 to 2 years
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2
  Description:	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, an academic teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, is offering a one to two year fellowship position in Cognitive & Movement Disorders Neurology.  Sunnybrook serves a population of >1 million people in the North and East Greater Toronto area, but is also a regional centre and receives referrals for patients suffering from cognitive and movement disorders from across Ontario. Two Sunnybrook clinics provide care for referred patients: the Cognitive & Movement Disorders Clinic, and the L.C. Campbell Cognitive Neurology Clinic. The fellowship program is headed by Dr. Mario Masellis. Our team consists of 4 dedicated cognitive neurologists (Drs. Mario Masellis, Sandra E. Black, Sara Mitchell, and Benjamin Lam). Dr. Masellis also has training in movement disorders and focuses on both motor and non-motor aspects of these conditions. Drs. Masellis and Black are both internationally renowned clinicians and researchers in this clinical research discipline.  Clinical Responsibilities In the first year, the fellow will attend up to 6 half-day weekly clinics in Cognitive & Movement Disorders Neurology, but including opportunities to participate in our Multidisciplinary Memory Clinic.  Clinical duties will also include inpatient cognitive and movement disorders consults, and biweekly inpatient consultation and rounds.  They will become astute at the diagnosis and management – both pharmacological and non-pharmacological - of the following conditions: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease with and without dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, corticobasal syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy, and vascular cognitive impairment, as well as mixed dementias. They will also see and treat rarer early onset and genetic forms of these diseases as well.  Research Exposure: Through participation in longitudinal studies evaluating the role of clinical patterns, genetic and neuroimaging biomarkers in predicting cognitive changes and changes in these patients, the fellow will be encouraged to work independently on all aspects of the research, but will meet with their supervisors on a regular basis to discuss progress and to obtain input and feedback.  They will be encouraged to develop a feasible research project, present and write up results. Goals The primary aims of this fellowship are three-fold: To provide the fellow with hands-on clinical training and mentorship in cognitive and movement disorders neurology to acquire clinical competency in these neurology subspecialties. To provide the fellow with the knowledge and experience to develop expertise in cognitive neurology including cognitive consequences of movement disorders and stroke, and to be able to communicate effectively through educational presentations and teaching to peers, other professionals and younger trainees. To provide appropriate exposure to clinical research in cognitive and movement disorders neurology and related clinical trials to enable the fellow to understand the important role of research in inspiring future care.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Mario Masellis
  Role:	Supervisor
  E-mail:	mario.masellis@sunnybrook.ca
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• Concussion

  Fellowship Title:	Concussion
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Carmela Tartaglia
  Duration:	1-2 Years
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 Year prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2 depending on funding
  Description:	The clinical-research Fellowship in concussion is a 1-2 year fellowship program that is open to applicants who have completed residency training in Neurology, Neurosurgery or Physical medicine and rehabilitation or are physicians holding a sports medicine certificate and wish to pursue further training in the clinical aspects and research of concussion. This is the first fellowship in sports concussion in Canada. The fellowship is sponsored by the Canadian Sports Concussion Project at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, and is an interdisciplinary program at the University of Toronto comprised of faculty, staff and trainees from neurology (cognitive and epilepsy), neurosurgery, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, radiology and neuropathology.  The funds for the first Fellowship are being provided by the Allison Project, a fundraising project of the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation and the Haggart Family. Fellows receive intensive training in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have suffered from the concussion spectrum of disorders including acute concussion, post concussive syndrome, and brain degeneration such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. As part of their training they will acquire knowledge in cognitive/behavioral assessment, neuropsychology, imaging and treatment of patients with concussion. In addition to clinical training, fellows will be engaged in research.  Investigators employ a variety of disciplines, including neurophysiology (EEG and MEG), neuropsychology, neuropathology and structural and functional neuroimaging.  Current areas of investigation include acute concussion, post concussive syndrome and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Ongoing studies include clinical protocols as well as translational research grounded in basic neurobiology and the cognitive/affective neurosciences.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Carmela Tartaglia
  Role:	Supervisor
  E-mail:	carmela.tartaglia@uhn.ca
  Mailing Address:	Toronto Western Hospital West Wing 5-449 399 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
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• Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders

  Fellowship Title:	Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Vera Bril
  Duration:	1-2 Years
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 Year prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-3 depending on funding
  Description:	For qualified neurology trainees, there are fellowship opportunities available at the University Health Network (Toronto General and Western sites). The primary fellowship supervisor is Dr. Vera Bril, and fellows may be accepted for 1- or 2-year programs. Fellows who wish to undertake a significant research project or concurrently complete a Master's degree are expected to apply for a 2-year fellowship program. The fellows will receive broad training in neuromuscular disease include disorders of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction. Fellows may receive advanced training in advanced EMG techniques, percutaneous muscle biopsy, or peripheral nerve imaging; depending on their skill level. A variety of research opportunities are available. There are monthly case rounds, as well as monthly journal club, and combined rounds with neuropathology to review muscle biopsy specimens.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Vera Bril
  Role:	Fellowship Coordinator
  Telephone:	416.340.3315
  E-mail:	vera.bril@utoronto.ca
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• Epilepsy

  Fellowship Title:	Epilepsy
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Esther Bui
  Duration:	1-2 years
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 Year prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2 depending on funding
  Description:	The Epilepsy Fellowship Program at Toronto Western Hospital is a well-established program that offers extensive training in all aspects of epilepsy.  Fellows will attend clinics with a variety of epilepsy cases, including some of the most pharmacoresistant. Fellows will also receive EEG training, with completion of the Canadian EEG exam expected. Our comprehensive epilepsy program includes neurologists, clinical neurophysiologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, social worker, nurses and dietitians. The Program’s strengths include a 10-bed epilepsy monitoring unit, epilepsy genetics clinic, neuromodulation (VNS and DBS), transition from paediatric to adult services, women with epilepsy and epilepsy in pregnancy clinics, specialized ketogenic diet clinic, first seizure clinic and clinical neurophysiology. Fellows will participate in weekly multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patients’ surgical candidacy, weekly EEG teaching rounds, monthly journal club and research rounds.  There is a large research program and fellows are encouraged to participate in clinical or pre-clinical research. Research fields include animal models, EEG and MEG, clinical genetics, and pregnancy in epilepsy.  Our current faculty members include Dr. Don Weaver, Dr. Richard Wennberg, Dr. Peter Tai, Dr. Aylin Reid, Dr. Martin Del Campo, Dr. Peter Carlen, Dr. Esther Bui, Dr. Eduard Bercovici, and Dr. Danielle Andrade. Term: 1 year with a focus on epilepsy clinics and EEG interpretation. Renewal for a second year of fellowship is an option, depending on availability of funding. Second year will be focused on epilepsy surgery cases and EEG interpretation in the epilepsy monitoring unit, including both scalp and intracranial monitoring.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Esther Bui
  Role:	Fellowship Supervisor
  E-mail:	esther.bui@uhn.ca
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• Gord Downie Brain Tumour Fellowship

  Fellowship Title:	Gord Downie Brain Tumour Fellowship
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. James Perry
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	June-September of the year before the projected start date
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1 of each year
  Number of position(s) per year:	1
  Description:	The Fellowship is open to individuals who have completed residency programs in neurology and medical oncology. Fellowship goals and objectives will be tailored to individual needs but, in general, this is a clinical Fellowship spent within a busy interdisciplinary CNS Oncology team with a research-embedded in practice framework.
  Contact Name:	Tatiana Brezden
  Role:	Program Coordinator
  Telephone:	416-480-4766
  E-mail:	tatiana.brezden@sunnybrook.ca
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• Headache Medicine

  Fellowship Title:	Headache Medicine
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. William Kingston
  Duration:	1 year
  Application Open and Close Date:	Ongoing
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2 depending on funding
  Description:	A one-year clinical fellowship and headache medicine. The successful candidate will develop the skills required to manage a variety of complex headache diagnoses. The patient population at Sunnybrook includes a large proportion of cerebrovascular disease patients as well as the first dedicated Headache in pregnancy clinic in Canada. Upon completion the successful Canada will also be proficient at performing procedural treatments for headache such as botulinum toxin injections as well as cranial nerve blocks. There will be a research project throughout the year on the topic of the candidate’s choice and may include a quality improvement project if desired. There will be opportunity to learn from other supervisors including in other heady clinics or community-based Headache Clinics throughout the year.
  Contact Name:	Dr. William Kingston
  Role:	Supervisor
  Telephone:	416-480-6100x1961 Ext 2074 for personal office extension
  E-mail:	William.Kingston@sunnybrook.ca
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• Movement Disorders

  Fellowship Title:	Movement Disorders
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Susan Fox
  Duration:	2 Years (occasional 1 year)
  Application Open and Close Date:	18 months prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1st
  Number of position(s) per year:	2-3 depending on funding
  Description:	The Movement Disorders Fellowship program at the Toronto Western Hospital is a well-established, popular program, which provides an extensive training in all aspects of clinical movement disorders, including surgical management of patients undergoing functional neurosurgery (see below) and neurophysiology of movement disorders (see below). The training involves attendance at clinics, with faculty members (Drs A Lang, Fox; Chen; Strafella; Marras, Slow; Kalia; Fasano and Munhoz) providing supervision and training. This is a busy unit with the opportunity to see broad and varied clinical cases. In addition there are weekly video-rounds and journal reviews, monthly neuropathology seminars and training in clinical trial design and methodology; as well as the opportunity to attend city wide postgraduate lectures. All fellows also have an opportunity to get training in toxin injections and DBS. There are excellent opportunities for both pre-clinical and clinical research and the fellows are encouraged to purse a research project. The unit collaborates with many world renowned researchers in neurogenetics, basic neuroscience, imaging and neurophysiology. Fellows will get the opportunity to do a rotation in the Tourette and Huntington clinics and all fellows will have the opportunity to spend time in our surgical program clinics.  Dates of application due by: 1st December two years prior to start date, with decision by Spring of year prior to start. This is variable and so please contact Dr Fox directly as changes may occur year on year.  Please send your CV initially as application.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Susan Fox
  Role:	Fellowship Coordinator
  E-mail:	Susan.Fox@uhnresearch.ca
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• Movement Disorders Surgical

  Fellowship Title:	Movement Disorders Surgical
  Division:	Neurology
  Fellowship Type:	Clinical
  Supervisor:	Dr. Alfonso Fasano
  Duration:	1-2 Years (Usually part of a 2 year clinical fellowship in Movement Disorders)
  Application Open and Close Date:	1 Year prior to start of fellowship
  Anticipated Start Date(s):	July 1
  Number of position(s) per year:	1-2 depending on funding
  Description:	Specific targets are: To know the pre-operative assessments (which tests should be done) To be able to personally perform CAPIT, BMF scale To know the basic intra-operative neurophysiology To assess the patient during surgery To manage the immediate post-operative phase (medications, complications, etc.) To be able to program the stimulation for Vim, STN and GPi patients and manage the meds requirement. To manage the principal complications or side effects after surgery or induced by the stimulation To manage the patients in long term follow-up.
  Contact Name:	Dr. Alfonso Fasano
  Role:	Supervisor
  E-mail:	alfonso.fasano@uhn.ca
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