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Fellowship in Neurooncology (Toronto Western Hospital)

Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

⌖ Toronto, Ontario · Canada

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Funding
Annual stipend of $55,925.76 CDN, plus $1,500 CDN towards attending a conference.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

One-year funded neurooncology fellowship in the University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery based at Toronto Western Hospital.

Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.

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University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery fellowship pageLast checked 20 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

≈Partially supported

Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Neuro-oncology

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Participation / hands-on scope

Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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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

36% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
Funded posts for 2 fellows per year
Application route
Email the required documents to the fellowship contact
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
judith.ibarra@uhn.ca; telephone 416-603-5428
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Funding and support

Annual stipend of $55,925.76 CDN, plus $1,500 CDN towards attending a conference.

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

  • CV
  • Brief synopsis of career goals
  • Three letters of reference from current and/or past mentors
  • TOEFL or another test demonstrating competence in English

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.

FACULTY & PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP

Verified programme association.

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MB
Named on the official page as Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology for Fellowship in Neurooncology (Toronto Western Hospital).

Mark Bernstein, MD, MHSc, FRCSC

Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology · Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

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FG
Named on the official page as Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology for Fellowship in Neurooncology (Toronto Western Hospital).

Fred Gentili, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology · Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

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PK
Named on the official page as Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology for Fellowship in Neurooncology (Toronto Western Hospital); Surgical Neuro-Oncology Clinical Fellowship.

Paul Kongkham, MD, PhD, FRCSC

Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology · Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

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GZ
Named on the official page as Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology for Fellowship in Neurooncology (Toronto Western Hospital).

Gelareh Zadeh, MD, PhD, FRCSC

Supervisor, Fellowship in Neurooncology · Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

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FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
20 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Supervisors: Mark Bernstein, Fred Gentili, Paul Kongkham, Gelareh Zadeh
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
20 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?