Michael Cusimano, MD, MHPE, FRCS, DABNS, PhD, FACS

Funding: Funded post for one fellow per year; salary is described as commensurate with level and type of training. Applicants are asked for details of any self-funding.

Exposure: Cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, skull base, pituitary, spinal, peripheral nerve, microvascular, trauma and cranial nerve surgery, with clinics, ICU, ward, emergency and operating-room work, in-hospital call for licensed fellows, research (at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts a year) and teaching.

Eligibility: International applicants who meet CPSO requirements for licensure as a clinical fellow contact the fellowship director; sponsored candidates from Gulf agreement countries must apply via their sponsoring agency to PGME.

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Participation level · Fees · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Funded post for one fellow per year; salary commensurate with level and type of training.

Exposure: Skull base anatomy with a cranial base dissection laboratory, outpatient clinics, ICU, ward, emergency and operating-room work for licensed fellows, first on-call duties, teaching and research (at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts a year).

Eligibility: International applicants who meet CPSO requirements for licensure as a clinical fellow contact the fellowship director; sponsored candidates from Gulf agreement countries must apply via their sponsoring agency to PGME.

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Participation level · Fees · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Fellows should not depend on Canadian funding; very limited funds may be available for partial support.

Exposure: Public health research as the major component, optional Master's coursework, educational rounds and practical teaching within the St. Michael's neurosurgery division.

Eligibility: Applicants must provide proof of self-funding for the full term; those seeking a Master's must apply separately for coursework.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · International eligibility · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Fellows should not depend on funding from Canadian sources; limited partial support may be available.

Exposure: Education research, optional Master's coursework, educational administration, rounds and practical teaching; the page does not describe clinical neurosurgical training as part of the fellowship.

Eligibility: Proof of self-funding for the full duration; applicants seeking a Master's in Education must also apply to OISE.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · International eligibility · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.