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CHEO / uOttawa Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) / University of Ottawa Division of Neurosurgery

⌖ Ottawa · Canada

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 11 Nov 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Rolling / contact programme; source review 11 Nov 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
Division page says the fellowship typically attracts international fellows.
Funding
Host-level rule: sponsorship by a home-country funder is expected, but for fellowship positions only, funding may be available through an Ottawa hospital so sponsorship is not mandatory.
Deadline
Host-level rule: international fellowship documents uploaded online between 1 May and 30 September for a start the following July.
Duration
Typically one year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The uOttawa Division of Neurosurgery states it supports a CHEO / uOttawa fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery, typically taken by international fellows for one year.

Paediatric neurosurgical unit at CHEO (established 1975) serving a catchment above 2 million, with about 1800 outpatient visits per year and a CHEO Concussion Clinic run with Paediatric Medicine.

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uOttawa Faculty of Medicine, Division of NeurosurgeryLast checked 11 Nov 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the recorded evidence supports.

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International eligibility

Division page says the fellowship typically attracts international fellows.

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Training level & pathway

Post-certification clinical fellowship; does not lead to Canadian certification.

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Participation / hands-on scope

Paediatric neurosurgical unit at CHEO (established 1975) serving a catchment above 2 million, with about 1800 outpatient visits per year and a CHEO Concussion Clinic run with Paediatric Medicine.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

Host-level rule: proof of English proficiency (IELTS Academic 7 each component, TOEFL iBT 93, OET B, CELPIP 9, or English-medium education proof).

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Status at last source review
Rolling / contact programme

The division page says it has been able to support the fellowship; it does not publish a deadline or current vacancy.

Commencement
Host-level rule: international fellowship applications are for a July start the following year.
Duration
Typically one year
Positions
Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
Application route
Host-level rule: apply online through the uOttawa PGME portal by selecting the programme; mail, email or fax applications are not accepted.
Standalone deadline
Host-level rule: international fellowship documents uploaded online between 1 May and 30 September for a start the following July.
Official contact
uOttawa PGME fellowship administrator for Pediatric Neurosurgery: Kaelly St-Amour, 613-737-7600.
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Host-level rule (uOttawa clinical fellowships, international applicants): completed specialty programme, certified (Royal College/CFPC or recognised international board) or residency complete and exam-admissible.

Training level

Post-certification clinical fellowship; does not lead to Canadian certification.

Funding and support

Host-level rule: sponsorship by a home-country funder is expected, but for fellowship positions only, funding may be available through an Ottawa hospital so sponsorship is not mandatory.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Programme and application fees
Host-level rule: sponsor agreements for international trainees state an annual academic fee of CAD 100,000 plus salary and benefits.
Benefits
Not recorded. Ask which benefits, if any, are included in the appointment.
Insurance
Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
Accommodation
Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.

Application documents

  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Copy of medical degree (original and English translation)
  • Copy of specialty degree (original and English translation)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Three letters of recommendation

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Host-level rule: if admitted, all foreign clinical fellows must undergo a Pre Entry Assessment Program. Host-level rule: proof of English proficiency (IELTS Academic 7 each component, TOEFL iBT 93, OET B, CELPIP 9, or English-medium education proof). Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) / University of Ottawa Division of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
uOttawa Faculty of Medicine, Division of Neurosurgery
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
11 Nov 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
11 May 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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that affect your move.

  1. Does this appointment permit supervised patient care, observation only, research, or a combination?
  2. Which medical registration and immigration route apply, and what support does the host provide?
  3. Who arranges and pays for insurance and accommodation?
  4. Who supervises this placement, and who can confirm the current training scope?