Glomerulonephritis Clinical Fellowship

Overview

A one-year fellowship providing advanced training in managing glomerulonephritis and kidney diseases requiring immunosuppression at one of Ontario's six provincial GN Centres of Excellence.

The programme

Focus

Nephrology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

July 1

Positions

1 annually

Accreditation

Institution policyUniversity of Ottawa clinical fellowship - does not lead to any Canadian (RCPSC/CFPC) certification

Department

Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Certification in Nephrology; fluent in English (French an asset)

International applicants

Outstanding applicants with equivalent training in other medical systems are encouraged to apply

Visa support

Institution policyinternational trainees need an IRCC work permit (LMIA-exempt); the uOttawa PGME/immigration advisor provides the documents needed to apply (CPSO letter of eligibility and LMIA-exemption number)

Licence requirement

Must have passed or be eligible for independent licensure in Ontario, or be eligible for an educational licence (minimum 4 years residency after medical school)

How to apply

Deadline

October 31

Application method

Contact Emilie St-Jean Savoie; Fellowship Director Dr. Todd Fairhead

Funding

Funding

Institution policyinternational fellows without Canadian status must be funded by an official home-country sponsor (government agency or health-related charity; private funds not accepted) unless fellowship funding is available through an Ottawa hospital

Official sources