Fellowship Title: | Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical and Research |
Supervisor: | TBD |
Duration: | Minimum 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | This fellowship will provide the candidate with a comprehensive exposure to a highly developed model of cardiac rehabilitation in order to gain advanced skills in the design and delivery of exercise and lifestyle interventions and medical consultation in cardiovascular disease prevention. Specific objectives are listed as follows:
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Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Chronic Pain Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | TBD |
Duration: | Minimum 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 2 |
Description: | The fellowship is an educational opportunity to learn about diagnosis and management of chronic pain conditions, and to acquire clinical and research skills in non-interventional, interdisciplinary comprehensive pain rehabilitation. Responsibilities will include outpatient consultations as well as collaborative management of inpatient chronic pain program. There will be opportunity for the fellow to engage in research around chronic pain management. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Interventional Physiatry |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Nimish Mittal, Dr. Harpreet Sangha and Dr. Jordan Farag |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to August 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of each year but date is negotiable |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | To provide the clinical exposures/experiences and education to allow the fellow to gain advanced skills in chronic pain management, including a particular focus on the use of interventional techniques (ultrasound and fluoroscopically guided) in the management of the chronic pain patient. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.Furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | TBD |
Duration: | Minimum 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a member of the University Health Network, has a long track record of providing specialized outpatient, interdisciplinary team-based rehabilitation to persons living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with mild to moderate levels of impairment. Embedded alongside this program, there exists a large neurophysiatric practice catering to the bio-psycho-social needs of MS patients at all levels of disability. Furthermore, strong collaborations exist with Unity Health--St. Michael’s Hospital’s BarLo MS Centre, a world- leading, neurology-led, MS clinic that also has a neurophysiatric presence. This dual setting, is ideal for the physiatrist or neurologist post-graduate learner interested in increasing their knowledge of the holistic management of persons living with MS to minimize disability progression, optimize functional independence, and decrease symptom burden. Motivated, caring and dependable specialist physicians would be most welcome to become part of a team dedicated to the well-being of persons living with MS. Participation will enhance one’s knowledge of MS specific impairments (including but not limited neurogenic fatigue, spasticity, MS-related sleep disorders, MS-related psychiatric presentations, neurogenic bladder, bone health, etc.) and physiatric principles, as a whole. State of the art information on MS disease modifying treatments, disease surveillance, exercise, and other wellness topics to address physical, cognitive, and psycho-emotional wellbeing will be discussed throughout the course of the fellowship. Opportunities to collaborate on research will be available to all clinical fellows expressing an interest. This exclusively outpatient-based practice would complement the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to the rehabilitation of other brain and spinal cord-based pathologies and may form part of a larger neuro-based rehabilitation fellowship for those candidates interested in broader exposure. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Neurological Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | TBD |
Duration: | Minimum 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | This fellowship is an educational opportunity to learn about different areas of neurological rehabilitation, which can include stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. The fellowship includes a mix of both inpatient and outpatient experiences, and spasticity management clinics are available as well. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | TBD |
Duration: | Minimum 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | The fellowship is an educational opportunity to learn about spinal cord injury rehabilitation both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Fellows will gain significant clinical experience in working with an interprofessional team and gaining skills in the management of neurogenic bladder and bowel, sexuality, mobility, neuropathic pain and psychosocial issues. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship Director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G2A2 |
Fellowship Title: | Trauma Rehabilitation |
Division: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Larry Robinson Varies |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 1st to Aug 31st of each year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st of each year, but date can be negotiable |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | The goal of this fellowship is to advance the knowledge and skills required for procedural management of patients who have experienced significant neuromusculoskeletal trauma. Through both inpatient work with sub-acute trauma patients in a rehab centre, as well as work in the outpatient neuromuscular clinic, the fellow will be exposed to a variety of complex orthopedic, soft tissue, and peripheral nerve injuries. Clinical duties will involve in-depth patient assessments that focus on injury and pain management, optimal rehabilitative strategies for best functional outcomes, identification and prognostication of associated peripheral nerve injuries, and physiatric procedural techniques using ultrasound as a clinical tool. Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Funding Source: Varies from different sources - self-funding, supervisor's hospital, external funding from applicant, etc Salary Expectation: Depends on availability of funds, but will meet the DOM minimum requirements Call or Non-call: Non-Call |
Contact Name: | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
Role: | Fellowship director |
E-mail: | Andrea.furlan@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | 550 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 2A2 |
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. Other start dates available. |
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 ~ 600 adults between the ages of 18 and 80 years. The centre consists of an outpatient clinic and 16-bed inpatient ward. There are 4 full time and 3 part time CF Pulmonologists with a large multidisciplinary team (consisting of nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, research coordinators, genetic counsellor). The Fellowship consists of experience with the diagnosis of CF, inpatient and ambulatory management of CF, transition from pediatric care, referral to lung transplantation and opportunities to work with other subspecialists involved with adult CF care (Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Allergy, Obstetrics). Training at the Adult CF Centre provides extensive experience in the medical management of CF and its complications (including management of multi-drug resistant infections, massive hemoptysis, pneumothorax, CF-related diabetes, CF liver disease, malnutrition, DIOS, end stage lung disease, multiple drug allergies and pregnancy in CF). Approximately 7 of the 12 months of Fellowship is spent in the ambulatory clinics. Fellows attend the CF clinics on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. In addition, Fellows see patients referred for query CF at the weekly Bronchiectasis clinic and patients with GI issues at the monthly CF GI clinic. Fellows also participate in Telehealth clinics to see patients living in remote areas. The Fellowship also consists of a total of 4-5 months working on the inpatient ward. In the era of highly effective CFTR modulator therapy, there are typically 4-8 patients admitted to the CF inpatient service at a time with both pulmonary and gastrointestinal complications. 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 Clinic in Toronto submits clinic data to the comprehensive Canadian patient database. This database may used for quality improvement and research projects during the Fellowship and there are opportunities for involvement in clinical research during the fellowship with some protected academic time (~4-6 weeks) available. There are currently no fellowship positions that are 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 |
Fellowship Title: | Advanced Pulmonary Procedures |
Division: | Respirology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Harvey Wong (Fellowship Director) |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | September 1 - November 30 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | Fellowship Description Medical pleuroscopy and airway stent placementsare 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. 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 personal letter, 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 |
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 |