University of Alberta Complex Spine Fellowship
University of Alberta Division of Neurosurgery
Edmonton · Canada
Listed lead Andrew Nataraj
- Duration
- 12 months (extendable)
- Deadline
- 1 February 2027 (2028 fellowship year)
- Funding
- Programme-funded salary of $70,000 per year unless self-funded; fellows able to bill as surgical assistants may also receive a share of billings.
- Exposure
- Four months each of neurosurgical spine and orthopaedic spine at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and combined spine surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital, 3–4 operating days a week and about 400 cases covering deformity and intradural pathology, optional Stollery scoliosis exposure, about 1-in-4 second call and CSORN research.
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Funding: Programme-funded salary of $70,000 per year unless self-funded; fellows able to bill as surgical assistants may also receive a share of billings.
Exposure: Four months each of neurosurgical spine and orthopaedic spine at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and combined spine surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital, 3–4 operating days a week and about 400 cases covering deformity and intradural pathology, optional Stollery scoliosis exposure, about 1-in-4 second call and CSORN research.
Eligibility: A minimum level of general spine training; applicants whose medical school instruction was not in English should meet IELTS (preferably above 7.0 in each segment) or OET (above B in each segment) requirements.
Still to confirm: Commencement · Participation level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation
Source: Official University of Alberta Division of Neurosurgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.