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Neurosurgical Oncology & Skull Base Fellowship

Queen's University / Kingston Health Sciences Centre

⌖ Kingston · Canada

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 9 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Neurosurgeons seeking focused training in neurosurgical oncology and skull-base surgery. Selection is based on application materials, CV, letters of recommendation and an interview.
Funding
The Department of Surgery states that fellowship funding depends on the division; neurosurgery funding is not published.
Deadline
Department of Surgery deadlines: 31 December, 18 months before start, for Canadian applicants; 31 July, 11 months before start, for international applicants, submitted by the sponsoring agency to the PGME office.
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year Queen's University fellowship in neurosurgical oncology and skull-base surgery at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Fellows take on progressive operative, inpatient and outpatient responsibility, alongside research and teaching.

Surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumours and spinal tumours with reconstruction; awake craniotomy and brain mapping; endoscopic neurosurgery, including endoscopic endonasal and transventricular procedures; open, minimally invasive and endoscopic skull-base surgery; surgery for pain conditions; multidisciplinary tumour boards. At least one manuscript is expected.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Neurosurgeons seeking focused training in neurosurgical oncology and skull-base surgery. Selection is based on application materials, CV, letters of recommendation and an interview.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Neuro-oncology

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Participation / hands-on scope

Surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumours and spinal tumours with reconstruction; awake craniotomy and brain mapping; endoscopic neurosurgery, including endoscopic endonasal and transventricular procedures; open, minimally invasive and endoscopic skull-base surgery; surgery for pain conditions; multidisciplinary tumour boards. At least one manuscript is expected.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

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

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
1 July (applications reviewed annually)
Duration
12 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Canadian applicants apply to the Department of Surgery fellowship coordinator; international applications go through a sponsoring agency to the Queen's Postgraduate Medical Education Office.
Standalone deadline
Department of Surgery deadlines: 31 December, 18 months before start, for Canadian applicants; 31 July, 11 months before start, for international applicants, submitted by the sponsoring agency to the PGME office.
Official contact
mary.lee1@KingstonHSC.ca
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Neurosurgeons seeking focused training in neurosurgical oncology and skull-base surgery. Selection is based on application materials, CV, letters of recommendation and an interview.

Funding and support

The Department of Surgery states that fellowship funding depends on the division; neurosurgery funding is not published.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Queen's University / Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Queen's University Department of Surgery page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
9 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Shervin Taslimi (programme lead)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
9 Apr 2027
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