Fellowship Title: | UHN/SHS Hospital Medicine Clinical Fellowship Program |
Division: | General Internal Medicine |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Drs. Hedieh Molla Ghanbari, Shail Rawal and Kayla Wolofsky |
Duration: | 1-year stream: This program offers a 1-year fellowship, based at the Toronto General, Toronto Western and Mount Sinai Hospitals. At the discretion of the Fellowship Trainee Committee, there may be an option to extend the training to a 2nd year. |
Application Open and Close Date: | Open now for July 1, 2024 Cohorts. Closing Date: September 9, 2023. |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | Fellowships commonly begin on January 1st and July 1st, but starting dates may vary depending on the availability of vacant positions. All candidates should apply at least 6-months before the expected start date, to ensure sufficient time to process the required documentation. |
Number of position(s) per year: | 16 positions |
Description: | The UHN/SHS Clinical Fellowship in Hospital Medicine is suitable for physicians who have completed training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and who wish to acquire additional expertise and experience in managing complex medical inpatients. Fellows will gain competencies in areas such as management of common acute medical conditions, bedside procedural skills, health system navigation, quality improvement and patient safety, communication skills and teamwork. In addition to a focus on complex medical inpatients, our program offers the unique opportunity to work with specialized patient populations such as cancer, perioperative and psychiatry inpatients. This allows our graduates to meet the demands of the growing roles of Canadian hospitalists in co-managing hospitalized patients. Our Program offers a 1-year fellowship, based at the Toronto General, Toronto Western and Mount Sinai Hospitals. Under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Fellowship Trainee Committee, contract extensions up to an additional year can be offered. As of July, 2024 there are 16 available positions per year. Fellowships start on July 1, with some flexibility depending on the availability of vacant positions. This position is suitable for residents interested in doing full-time or part-time hospitalist work, rural and/or suburban locums managing acute medical inpatients and those who are looking for further enhanced skills in Hospital Medicine. The interface working with specific patient populations (SHS – Orthopaedics co-management, UHN – Oncology) allows for graduates of our program to leave with unique skill sets that confer greater marketability. Clinical Fellows rotate through each of the Hospital Medicine Service sites, working closely with the interprofessional team and supervising faculty. As Clinical Fellows gain more knowledge and experience, they are also given increasing responsibility. In addition to working weekdays, Fellows are responsible for in-house call whereby they are responsible for inpatient coverage and ER admissions with 4-5 calls (2-3 weekday nights and 2 weekend 24-hour coverage shifts). Clinical training is centered on daily patient care activities, including reviewing all new admissions, daily discussions around the ongoing management of patients on the service, and comprehensive discharge planning involving all trainees, supervising faculty, and the allied healthcare professionals on the team. The Hospital Medicine team is supervised by a faculty member from the Division of General Internal Medicine. The team includes Hospital Medicine Clinical Fellows, elective residents in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents, medical students, and various inter-professional team members. As a Clinical Fellow, you will develop competencies in emergency department consultations, inpatient management of common acute medical conditions, perioperative management, discharge and transitions planning, teamwork, quality improvement, and bedside procedural skills. Previous graduates have successfully joined busy community and academic hospitalist groups and/or enrolled in competitive post-graduate training programs. This program is ideal for physicians interested in a rewarding career in hospital medicine. Join us on our exciting Clinical Fellowship Program team! For more information about our program, please visit our website: |
Contact Name: | Lorena Manganaan Interim Program Director: Dr. Hedieh Molla Ghanbari Hedieh.MollaGhanbari@sinaihealth.ca |
Role: | Program Administrator |
E-mail: | Lorena.Manganaan@uhn.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Unity Health Toronto Hospitalist Fellowship |
Division: | General Internal Medicine |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Katina Tzanetos |
Duration: | 12 months |
Application Open and Close Date: | Ongoing, until positions are filled (please inquire about open spots) |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 15 (fifteen) |
Description: | 
OVERVIEW OF THE FELLOWSHIP: The Unity Health Toronto Hospitalist Fellowship Program is a unique 12-month competitive training opportunity for both Canadian and International physicians who are graduates of a residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, to acquire advanced skills in the management of complex, hospitalized medical patients. In addition to caring for acutely-ill patients affected by multi-system disease or presenting with undifferentiated problems, excellence and compassion in treating inner city patients will be a focus. This includes the pharmacologic treatment of substance misuse and addictions, advanced discharge planning and mobilization of community supports for those experiencing homelessness, culturally-sensitive care, assessment and management of the frail elderly, and more. Trainees will have access to distinct learning by faculty who are experts in their field and will receive ample protected time and strong faculty mentorship for education, research, quality improvement, and leadership endeavors. Graduating fellows will have the necessary skills, experience, and confidence to practice independently anywhere in the world and will be highly sought after for permanent hospitalist positions in a faced-paced, diverse health care settings that may include urban, community, or rehabilitation sites. WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS FELLOWSHIP: This fellowship would be of benefit to physicians in practice or residents approaching graduation who are planning on working as a hospitalist anywhere in Canada and are seeking additional training in caring for complex medical inpatients. Fellows must be graduates from a recognized residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Relevancy and dates of most recent clinical practice will be considered as part of the selection process. Please reach out to our Administrator for further details. |
Contact Name: | James Berlin |
Role: | Fellowship Administrator |
Telephone: | 416-360-4000 ext.77125 |
E-mail: | james.berlin@unityhealth.to |
Fellowship Title: | Geriatric Medicine Fellowship |
Division: | Geriatric Medicine |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Vicky Chau |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | Applications due September 1 for July 1 start date the following year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1, with flexibility if needed |
Number of position(s) per year: | Variable |
Description: | The fellowship program in general geriatric medicine will train physicians to offer expert care of older adults. The duration and design of the training program will be tailored to the specific learning needs and objectives of the candidate. Core training will include both outpatient and inpatient geriatrics consultation. Rotations in neurology, geriatric psychiatry, osteoporosis and long-term-care (among others) are available to enhance knowledge and skills for managing common geriatric syndromes. Our faculty are involved in a myriad of scholarly projects including clinical research, health systems research, medical education, and more, with many opportunities for academic collaboration and mentorship. Eligibility: Applicants must be fluent in English and have completed postgraduate (residency) training in Internal Medicine. Applicants are expected to have impeccable bedside manner and work well in teams. Please visit https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/health-profession/training-opportunities/fellows-2/ for full description of the program, eligibility and application requirements. *NOTE: University of Toronto in affiliation with Sinai Health System and University Health Network Division of Geriatrics also offer the following subspecialty fellowships:
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Contact Name: | Hellen Partaat |
Role: | Program coordinator and Divisional Administrative Assistant, Geriatric Division |
Telephone: | 416-978-8325 |
E-mail: | Geriatric.Medicine@utoronto.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Geriatric Oncology Program, University Health Network |
Division: | Geriatric Medicine |
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. 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 |
Fellowship Title: | Geriatric Rehabilitation Fellowship |
Division: | Geriatric Medicine |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Vicky Chau |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | Applications due September 1 for July 1 start date the following year |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1, flexibility available if needed |
Number of position(s) per year: | Variable |
Description: | The fellowship program in general geriatric medicine will train physicians to offer expert care of older adults. The duration and design of the training program will be tailored to the specific learning needs and objectives of the candidate. Core training will include both outpatient and inpatient geriatrics consultation. Rotations in neurology, geriatric psychiatry, osteoporosis and long-term-care (among others) are available to enhance knowledge and skills for managing common geriatric syndromes. Our faculty are involved in a myriad of scholarly projects including clinical research, health systems research, medical education, and more, with many opportunities for academic collaboration and mentorship. Eligibility: Applicants must be fluent in English and have completed postgraduate (residency) training in Internal Medicine. Applicants are expected to have impeccable bedside manner and work well in teams. Please visit https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/health-profession/training-opportunities/fellows-2/ for full description of the program, eligibility and application requirements. *NOTE: University of Toronto in affiliation with Sinai Health System and University Health Network Division of Geriatrics also offer the following subspecialty fellowships:
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Contact Name: | Hellen Partaat |
Role: | Program coordinator and Divisional Administrative Assistant, Geriatric Division |
Telephone: | 416-978-8325 |
E-mail: | Geriatric.Medicine@utoronto.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Adult Hemoglobinopathies |
Division: | Hematology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Richard Ward |
Duration: | 2 years |
Application Open and Close Date: | August 1 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | The fellowship is specifically designed to educate adult Hematology trainees interested in Hemoglobinopathies. It is a 2 year combined clinical and research fellowship in Adult Hemoglobinopathies, focusing on comprehensive care, inter-professional collaboration, education, and research development.
It is expected that trainees undertake a Master’s program, according to their desired career tract. If the Fellow is from outside of Toronto, it is expected they will return to their home institution and implement further Hemoglobinopathy training locally. |
Contact Name: | Lianna Mulveney |
Role: | UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator |
Telephone: | 416-946-4501 ext. 5429 |
E-mail: | Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Division: | Hematology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Wilson Lam |
Duration: | 2 years |
Application Open and Close Date: | Opens: July 1 Closes: November 30 |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | 2; However, depending on the need of program, this can be flexible. |
Description: | The Allotransplant Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center is the largest in
the Province of Ontario with an annual volume of about 125 procedures that
include grafts from both related, unrelated and haploidentical donors. This
fellowship focuses on clinical management and decision taking for patients
undergoing allogeneic transplantation for various diseases and their early and
long-term management post-transplant. Fellows are expected to participate in
clinical, research and educational activities. They receive a robust exposure to
management of complications such as acute and chronic graft versus host disease,
infectious issues, and emerging co-morbidities such as metabolic disorders and
secondary malignancies. During the fellowship training, they are given the
opportunity to understand the donor search process, apheresis principles and
graft processing including cryopreservation. Knowledge regarding quality control
in stem cell transplantation plays a major role during their training process
and they are exposed to various quality control steps regarding stem cell
procurement, infusion and transplantation process. During the fellowship
training, strong emphasis is given to ensure that trainees at the completion of
his 2 years fellowship program are competent to function as a medical expert for
allogeneic transplantation and health advocate, have acquire appropriate
managerial skills, and communicate and collaborate within their respective
health care environment. Fellows have ample opportunity to participate at
various clinical trials understanding their basic principles and execution. A
formal educational program with regular teaching rounds is in place and
qualifies for CME credits. Candidates for fellowship must have completed subspecialty training in hematology or oncology and be eligible for licensure through College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. |
Contact Name: | Lianne Mulveney |
Role: | Coordinator, Fellowship & Education |
E-mail: | Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Auto-Bone Marrow Transplantation & Multiple Myeloma - UHN |
Division: | Hematology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical |
Supervisor: | Dr. Chloe Yang |
Duration: | 2 years |
Application Open and Close Date: | N/A |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | July 1 |
Number of position(s) per year: | N/A |
Description: | Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research fellowship in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated mature B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders at the Division of Hematology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Fellows will gain clinical experience in the care of patients with myeloma and related disorders. Work will include application of the principles of intensive therapy and stem cell transplantation, as well as use of novel agents in drug development. Fellows may participate in clinical investigation (writing or directing study protocols, participating in the National Cancer Institute of Canada, applying for grant support and more). Depending on candidate interest, opportunities in laboratory research, patient/faculty education and supportive care in mature B-cell disorders may be available. |
Contact Name: | Lianna Mulveney |
Role: | UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator |
Telephone: | 416-946-4501 ext. 5429 |
E-mail: | Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine |
Division: | Hematology |
Fellowship Type: | Clinical and Research |
Supervisor: | Arjun Law |
Duration: | 1 year |
Application Open and Close Date: | Recruitment is ongoing |
Anticipated Start Date(s): | Dependent on availability |
Number of position(s) per year: | 1 |
Description: | This is a unique blended research (25%) and clinical (75% supervised) fellowship between malignant hematology and immune cell therapy. The successful applicant will develop expertise in dealing with patients with hematologic malignancies and all aspects of their care, with a focus on treatment with immune cell therapy interventions including the requirement of bridging therapies and conditioning regimens. The trainee will learn to manage acute complications of immune effector cell therapy; including cytokine release syndrome and immune cellular therapy associated neurotoxicity syndromes. The trainee should have prior experience in allogeneic transplantation, extending these skills to IEC therapy and will become part of a multidisplinary team communicating with other disciplines, e.g. surgical or radiation oncology, psychosocial oncology, in the multidisciplinary treatment of patients. This fellowship will provide experience in managing the rigorous regulatory stipulations for safely conducting cellular therapy clinical trials (FACT and Health Canada accreditation among others).The successful applicant will participate in in-house committees (such as the Immune Effector Cellular Therapy Operations Committee) to recognize different aspects of building an effective program. The trainee will also actively participate in clinical trials, including design and implementation stages.
Majority of their research time will be dedicated to a research project that will be presenting a national/international meeting. At the end of this fellowship, the trainee should have completed at least one peer-reviewed publication. |
Contact Name: | Lianne Mulveney |
Role: | Fellowship Coordinator |
Telephone: | 416-946-4501 x 5429 |
E-mail: | Lianne.Mulveney@uhn.ca |
Fellowship Title: | Hematology - SHSC (Odette Cancer Centre) |
Division: | Hematology |
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: | 1 -2 |
Description: | Fellowships in Hematology at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (OCC) are available to candidates who have completed their formal Hematology 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: MDS, lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia. Supervision is provided by the one or more of the malignant hematology 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 |