Fellowship Title: | Pregnancy and Heart Disease - UHN |
Division: | Cardiology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr Candice Silversides |
Duration: | One or two years |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | To be negotiated |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | The University of Toronto Pregnancy and Heart Disease program is a multidisciplinary program that provides clinical care for pregnant women with heart disease. The group has produced important research on the impact of pregnancy on women with heart disease. We offer 1- and 2-year fellowships. The focus of the fellowship is to gain clinical and research expertise in pregnancy and heart disease. Trainning includes understanding pregnancy risks in this population including an indepth knowledge on the impact of pregnancy on the diseased heart, risk stratification of the pregnant women with heart disease, assessment of the safety of medication use during pregnancy, management of complications during pregnancy, at labour and delivery, and postpartum. The candidate will receive clinical training in the outpatient clinics and on the inpatient consult service. The canidate will also be involved in research projects examining the impact of pregnancy on the diseased heart. |
Contact Name: | Dr Candice Silversides |
Role: | Supervisor |
Telephone: | 416-586-4800 ext. 7732 |
E-mail: | Candice.silversides@uhn.ca |
Mailing Address: | Mount Sinai Hospital, 700 University Avenue, Suite 3-913, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1Z5 |
Fellowship Title: | Structural Heart Intervention - SMH |
Division: | Cardiology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Neil Fam |
Duration: | 1 Year |
Application Open and Close Date: | N/A |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 or According to Agreement |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | Duration 1 year. To function as primary operator for structural heart procedures (eg TAVI, MitraClip, TEER, LAAC, TMVR, etc). Opportunities for a more dedicated research fellowship with ample opportunity to participate in clinical research studies. Multidisciplinary work environment as a member of the Structural Heart Team. To acquire specialized knowledge and advanced imaging acquisition and interpretive skills for patients with structural heart disease. Foster assessment and management of patients with structural heart disease. To develop advanced PCI skills. |
Contact Name: | Dr. Neil Fam |
Role: | Cardiologist |
Telephone: | 416-864-5939 |
E-mail: | neil.fam@unityhealth.to |
Fellowship Title: | Women's College Hospital Cardiometabolic Fellowship |
Division: | Cardiology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical and Research |
Supervisor: | Jacob Udell |
Duration: | One year |
Application Open and Close Date: | July 23 to Aug 13 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | Sept. 7, 2021 |
Number of position(s) per year: | One |
Description: | The program is intended to provide emerging clinician investigators with an opportunity to acquire advanced research and clinical skills in the field of cardiometabolic disease. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses the diagnosis and ambulatory management of patients with or at risk of chronic cardiovascular disease (e.g., atherosclerosis, heart failure, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease) including high-risk groups such as those with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and hyperlipidemia. Patients will be identified in both the acute-care and ambulatory setting with a goal towards a multidisciplinary approach to their longitudinal care. Research will involve the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in conducting Health Canada regulated randomized trials testing new therapies to improve clinical outcomes in these patients. The training will place a particular emphasis on the clinician-scientist role which enables potential synergy between developing an alignment between a clinical career and research focus. Fellows will participate in ambulatory clinics and the consultation service. Specific time for clinical versus educational activities will depend on an individual fellow’s needs. There is no on-call requirement and no weekend clinical service requirements. Fellows are expected to participate in teaching cardiology residents, internal medicine residents and medical students both while in clinic and also in formalized teaching roles (sub- specialty rounds and teaching sessions organized through the post-graduate medical education and undergraduate medical education programs at UofT). Fellows are expected to take an active role in the cardiovascular outcomes research program, a critical research initiative at WCH and UofT. The percent of protected time for research and educational activities will vary between applicants but is expected to be approximately 75%. Fellows will also have an opportunity to lead a secondary analysis of a completed trial or observational/registry study with the intent that the manuscript is submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal by the end of their term. |
Contact Name: | Michelle Filice |
Role: | Clinical Research Manager, Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Program, Women's College Hospital |
Telephone: | 416-351-3732 x2420 |
E-mail: | michelle.filice@wchospital.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology |
Division: | Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Duration: | 2 years |
Description: | The Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Fellowship Program is based at two major sites: The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. It is a two year program. Trainees will acquire in depth knowledge of human pharmacology, therapeutics, and toxicology tailored to different age groups (pediatric and adult), and diverse populations, addressing aspects of gender, ethnicity, and ethics. The program integrates the CanMEDS Roles in the training and encourages trainees to undertake advanced level training in related areas. |
Contact Name: | (SickKids): Jenny Hoang |
Role: | Education Coordinator |
Telephone: | 416-813-7654 x 414576 |
E-mail: | cpt.trainingprogram@sickkids.ca |
Mailing Address: | 555 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 |
Contact Name: | (Sunnybrook): Peggy Kee |
Role: | Administrative Assistant |
Telephone: | 416 480 6100 x 3505 |
E-mail: | peggy.kee@sunnybrook.ca |
Mailing Address: | 2075 Bayview Ave Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 |
Fellowship Title: | Advanced Medical Dermatology |
Division: | Dermatology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Scott Walsh |
Duration: | 1-2 years |
Application Open and Close Date: | Open anytime |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 of the following year |
Number of position(s) per year: | 0-4 |
Description: | The Advanced Medical Dermatology fellowship is only for fully-trained and certified dermatologists who wish to learn more about the management of severe systemic conditions such as CTCL, variants of pemphigus and other diseases that require chronic systemic therapies. Preference will be given to candidates who will join an academic site at the conclusion of their fellowship and to candidates who will complete a graduate degree while in the program (unless they already have one). |
Contact Name: | Shelley Racicot |
Role: | Program Administrator for Dr. Scott Walsh |
Telephone: | 416-480-4767 |
E-mail: | shelley.racicot@sunnybrook.ca |
Mailing Address: | 2075 Bayview Ave M1-722 Toronto ON M4N 3M5 |
Fellowship Title: | Cutaneous Oncology |
Division: | Dermatology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Maxwell Sauder |
Duration: | 12 months |
Application Open and Close Date: | Open anytime |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July (flexible) |
Number of position(s) per year: | 0 - 1 |
Description: | The fellow will develop expertise in 3 core areas: cutaneous malignancies, skin toxicities of anti-cancer treatments, and cutaneous medical oncology. The program will include the full spectrum of clinical management, from clinical diagnosis to histopathological confirmation and surgery and chemotherapeutic treatments for a wide range of cutaneous malignancies including melanoma, high-risk basal and squamous cell cancers, and rare skin cancers such as Merkel cell carcinoma and other cutaneous malignancies. A multi-disciplinary approach will be utilized, and the fellow will primarily work closely with dermatologists and medical oncologists as well as with dermatopathologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. In addition to dermatology, the fellow will also work with medical oncology directly in several clinics to learn indications, how to work-up and manage systemic treatments for cutaneous malignancies with an emphasis on immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Equally important, the fellow will develop an expertise in identifying, diagnosing, and managing skin toxicities of anticancer treatment with a particular focus on immunotherapies. |
Contact Name: | Robin Studniberg |
Role: | Dermatology Program Administrator |
Telephone: | 416-323-6400, extension 4383 |
E-mail: | dermatology@utoronto.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology |
Division: | Dermatology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Kucy Pon Dr. Vince Bertucci |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | Opens October 1 to September 30 of the following year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1st |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | The Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology fellowship is designed to allow the fellow to become an expert in cutaneous laser and energy-based devices, photodynamic therapy and cosmetic dermatology (e.g., soft tissue fillers, neuromodulators, chemical peels, and sclerotherapy). The fellow will develop skills communicating treatment options and plans, risks and benefits of treatment, and realistic expected outcomes. Collaboration with other healthcare team members such as residents, physicians (e.g., dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists) and technicians/assistants will be stressed to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. Development of critical appraisal skills of the medical literature in the field of laser and cosmetic dermatology is expected. Furthermore, the fellow will contribute to the advancement of science through research and publications in peer-reviewed journals. It is expected that the fellow will contribute to the education of peers and other medical professionals through lectures and educational sessions with students/residents and as a presenter/speaker at scientific medical meetings. |
Contact Name: | Shelley Racicot |
Role: | Program Coordinator |
Telephone: | 416-480-4905 |
E-mail: | Shelley.racicot@sunnybrook.ca |
Mailing Address: | 2075 Bayview Ave M1 727C Toronto, On M4N 3M5 |
Fellowship Title: | Inflammatory Skin Diseases |
Division: | Dermatology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr Vincent Piguet |
Duration: | 12 months |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 (flexible) |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 - 2 |
Description: |  The inflammatory skin disease fellowship at University of Toronto is a 12-month multi-disciplinary program, incorporating general dermatology and internal medicine. The fellowship is a comprehensive training program that aims to prepare clinician-researchers to care for the wide spectrum of complex dermatological cases encountered in a teaching hospital. Fellows learn to manage inflammatory skin disorders such psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) as well as less common and complex wounds due to systemic disorders such as pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). The Fellowship also fosters a rich environment for productive research activities where fellows are encouraged to develop specific research interests. The Fellowship provides exposure to all aspects of research including clinical research (investigator initiated and industry sponsored trials) as well as robust basic science laboratories. Fellows learn hands on topics in study design, regulatory and ethical considerations as well as “real-life” execution of research protocols. When and how do people become fellows? Registration for candidates generally begins 6 months before the anticipated start date; interviews are conducted in the fall for the upcoming year. Our training program is one year, generally running from July 1st to June 30th, however the timelines are flexible. Typically, the CV, letter of interest and three letters of reference are needed for the application. Further documents, required for registration, will be requested if the application is successful. Who can apply? Candidates who completed a full dermatology residency by the time the fellowship commences will be considered. International candidates (i.e., outside the USA or Canada) are welcome. What is our fellowship like? The fellowship is based at Women’s College Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto. We expect the fellow will attend clinics with faculty involved in clinical and research work in inflammatory skin diseases, to advance their knowledge and skills in these areas. The program also offers additional opportunities to develop interest in basic science research and clinical research. The fellow is expected to complete a fellowship research project, as per University of Toronto guidelines. The fellow will spend approximately 50% of their time in outpatient clinics (clinical time commitment will depend on research productivity), where they will learn, in a highly mentored environment, the fundamentals of inflammatory skin disease treatment and prevention. The rest of the time will be dedicated to scholarly activities (research and education). The fellows will teach trainees informally at the bedside and also 1-3 hours of formal lectures each month for residents and students. The objectives of the fellowship-training program are:
Fellows are funded by our research and clinical funds, if available, or their own supporting systems (governmental, university or other funding resources). All candidates meeting criteria are encouraged to apply. |
Contact Name: | Tessa Catchpole |
Role: | Administrative Assistant to Division Director, Dermatology |
Telephone: | 416-323-6400 x5825 |
E-mail: | tessa.catchpole@wchospital.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Mohs Surgery |
Division: | Dermatology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Christian Murray |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | June 1- December 1 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: |  The University of Toronto program is an official fellowship accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgeons . It follows all the rules and regulations outlined by the ACMS fellowship guidelines (https://www.mohscollege.org/UserFiles/SISRB/PPGRevisions2021ACGMEEquivalencyUpdatesFINAL06-21.pdf) and also falls within the rules of University of Toronto post-graduate training. We are academic Dermatologists and Mohs Surgeons who work at Women's College Hospital within the University of Toronto. We are part of the SF match for Mohs Surgery (http://www.sfmatch.org), and therefore you must enroll in the SF match to be considered for our fellowship.
More information on our fellowship exists here: https://sites.google.com/site/uoftmohssurgeryfellowship/ We have 3 Mohs surgeons and we do Mohs 5 days a week. We complete about 3000 cases per year as a program. We work closely with an Oculoplastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeons, Head and Neck Facial Plastic Surgeons and Dermatopathologists. We expect the fellow will attend clinics with each of these colleagues, and others such as Radiation Oncology and General Dermatology, to advance their knowledge and skills in these areas. We also expect the fellow to complete a fellowship research project, as per the ACMS guidelines. |
Contact Name: | Tessa Catchpole |
Role: | Administrative Assistant to Division Director, Dermatology |
Telephone: | 416-323-6400 x5825 |
E-mail: | tessa.catchpole@wchospital.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Clinical Emergency Medicine |
Division: | Emergency Medicine |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | To be determined |
Duration: | 1 years |
Application Open and Close Date: | September 1 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 to 3 |
Description: | Goals: To prepare the fellow for a career of leadership in Emergency Medicine at local, regional, provincial, national and international levels.
Eligibility: |
Contact Name: | Sawan Tate |
Role: | Division Executive Administrator |
Telephone: | 416-978-1612 |
E-mail: | Division.EM@utoronto.ca |