HAND AND RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY - KELOWNA
Number of positions: 1
Duration: 6 months
Supervisor: J. Scott Williamson, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Fellowship Director
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Description:
The University of British Columbia Division of Plastic Surgery offers a 6 month Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship, based at the Kelowna General Hospital.
The Hand component is comprised of a fulsome exposure to elective and traumatic surgery of the hand and wrist.
The Reconstructive component includes both microsurgical and non-microsurgical primary and secondary procedures, with a large volume of:
- Breast Surgery - elective, implant-based and free tissue transfer reconstruction.
- Head and Neck Surgery- oncologic (primary and secondary), elective and traumatic.
- Other traumatic and oncologic reconstruction – trunk and extremities.
This is a very “hands on” fellowship and includes a substantive opportunity for supported independent operating and clinic experience. Call is 1/5.
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Requirements:
Financial support for this fellowship requires that the applicant be eligible for full licensure in British Columbia.
• Successful completion of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Plastic Surgery.
• Successful completion of the IELTS exam if language of instruction and practice during medical school and residency was not in English. A passing grade must be obtained prior to submission of the fellowship application.
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Applications:
Applications are now being received for upcoming positions. Please apply ~ 12 months prior to the desired date of training
Contact:
J. Scott Williamson, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Fellowship Director
Via Parm Sidhu, Fellowship Coordinator paramjit.sidhu6@vch.ca
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