Canadian Spine Society | Canadian Opportunities
Spinal Neurosurgeon (22-UAH-NEU-SUR-13)
Alberta
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent, with completed training in Neurosurgery, and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate must have obtained the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship in Neurosurgery. The candidate should have completed a fellowship in complex spine surgery. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Masters’ Degree or PhD designation.
Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, a two page a statement of clinical interest and anticipated non-clinical contributions, and the names of three referees to:
Dr. Vivek Mehta
Division Director and Zone Clinical Section Chief, Neurosurgery
Re: Spinal Neurosurgeon
2C3.83 WMC; 8440 – 112 Street
Edmonton AB T6G 2B7
Email: vivek.mehta@ahs.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Additional Information
- Position Classification: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Department: Clinical Neurosciences
- Specialty: Neurology
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
- Compensation: The position will be a Clinical Academic Colleague with a competitive salary through the Neurosurgery Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
- Community Info:
The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca.
- Posting Date: Nov 16, 2022
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Fellowship Administrator: Jennifer Granfield, nsurgpg@ualberta.ca
Contact information: Dr. Andrew Nataraj, FRCSC Neurosurgery, Fellowship Director
Combined Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Surgery Complex Spine Program
Address: 2D1.02 Mackenzie Centre, University of Alberta Hospital
8440-112 St, Edmonton, Alberta; T6G 2B7
Phone: (780) 407-7179
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Fellowship Administrator: Sandy Rogers, sandy.rogers3@vch.ca
Position: Spine Fellow (Clinical and/or Research)
Blusson Spinal Care Centre
6th floor, 818 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Phone 604-875-5859; Fax 604-875-5858
Email: sandy.rogers3@vch.ca
Contact information: Dr. Fred Nicholls (MD, MA FRCSC)
Fellowship Administrator: Tracy Burke
Position: Spine Fellow (Clinical and/or Research)
Email: Surgical.Fellowship@albertahealthservices.ca
Qualifications include an MD, a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in either Orthopaedic Surgery or Neurosurgery, fellowship training in spine surgery, and eligibility for licensure in the province of Alberta.
The successful applicant will be expected to fulfill the clinical obligations of the surgeon on leave including performing surgery on currently booked and new elective spine surgery patients, follow-up of existing patients, and consultation on new patients. Supervision of fellows, residents, and medical students is expected. Operative practice is located at the Foothills Medical Centre (Calgary, Alberta). Outpatient clinics are located at the FMC Cast Clinic and Caleo Health Clinic, where secretarial support is in place.
Compensation for this position is through Fee for Service billings.
If there are no suitable candidates for a March 2025 start, consideration will be given to a later start date, up to July 2025.
Interested candidates should submit their CV via e-mail by October 31st 2024 to Dr Alex Soroceanu (alex.soroceanu@hotmail.com)
For any questions, please contact Dr Soroceanu by e-mail (see above), or cell phone (587-585-6021)
Location: CHU de Québec, Université Laval – Enfant-Jésus Hospital
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery / Neurosurgery
Institution Overview:
CHU de Québec – Université Laval is a leading academic institution committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Our center, the Enfant-Jésus Hospital, is a level-1 trauma center and a tertiary referral hospital for orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery. We are committed to provide an exceptional environment for professional development in the field of spine surgery, offering fellows exposure to a broad spectrum of complex spine conditions and advanced surgical techniques.
Fellowship Overview:
We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated candidates for a one-year spine fellowship program. This fellowship offers comprehensive training in spinal surgery, with a focus on cutting-edge techniques, complex case management, and multidisciplinary care. Fellows will work alongside two orthopaedic surgeons and four neurosurgeons as part of our integrated spine service. Fellows will meet before the beginning of the fellowship with the program director and tailor their year based on their expectation and needs. We are performing the full spectrum of spine surgery, including minimally-invasive techniques, adult deformity corrections, tumor resections, trauma care, and intradural surgeries. The candidate is expected to contribute to both clinical and research initiatives while developing advanced skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of spinal pathologies.
Since the fellowship program is based in a French institution, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the French language, spoken and written, in accordance with the politics of Université Laval for out-of-province candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in a diverse range of spine procedures in the OR ;
- Assist in the management of complex spine cases, including preoperative planning, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care ;
- Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and multidisciplinary spine clinics ;
- Engage in multidisciplinary discussions with neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain specialists, radiologists, and physical therapists ;
- Participate in spine-related clinical research projects and contribute to academic publications and presentations. Fellows are required to submit at least one manuscript for publication as a requirement of their fellowship ;
- Attend weekly conferences, journal clubs, and educational seminars to further knowledge in spinal pathologies and surgical techniques.
Application Requirements:
- CV (Curriculum Vitae) including education, training, and publications ;
- Personal statement describing your interest in spinal surgery and career goals ;
- Three letters of recommendation.
Candidates must have successfully completed an Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical residency and qualify for licensure with the Collège des Médecins du Québec. All Fellows must be approved by Université Laval. Foreign Fellows will require a work visa.
How to Apply:
Please contact the program director at jean-christophe.murray.1@ulaval.ca for application information and other inquiries.
Supervisors:
Jean-Christophe Murray, MD MSc FRCS(C) – Orthopaedic surgery
Alexandre Denault, MD FRCS(C) – Orthopaedic surgery
Jérôme Paquet, MD FRCS(C) – Neurosurgery
David Mercier, MD MSc FRCS(C) – Neurosurgery
Nicholas Gélinas-Phaneuf, MD FRCS(C) – Neurosurgery
Mathieu Laflamme, MD FRCS(C) – Neurosurgery
Postdoctoral fellowship
The CHUM Spine Research Unit is involved in three research axes of the CRCHUM, namely the Health Innovation and Evaluation Hub, Cancer axis and the Imaging and Engineering axis. The team focuses on research in spine surgery care. Several collaborations have been established with the Laboratoire d’imagerie en orthopédie and the École Polytechnique de Montréal. In addition, the Spine Research Unit actively participates in research protocols of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN).
Job description
The research unit is involved in research evaluating the care of patients with adult and pediatric scoliosis as well as in the imaging analysis of patients with adult scoliosis and spinal deformity. We also have an interest improving the organization of care for patients with scoliosis. In addition, the unit has also a focus in the multidisciplinary management of patients with spinal tumors as well as outcomes research. The candidate will be an integral member of the team and will have an interest in this area to successfully lead research projects to publication.
Responsibilities
Several options are available to the candidate. The objective of this postdoctoral fellowship is to develop the skills necessary to lead independent research and manage a research unit at the level expected of a junior academic researcher at a university. The candidate will be closely involved in the development of research projects as well as grant applications. The topics available to the candidate are: the prediction and evolution of pediatric scoliosis in adults, the prediction of post-operative posture and the registration of imaging in the prone and standing position as well as the trajectory of care for patients with scoliosis or adult spinal deformity. The candidate will be responsible for developing a research project on one of these topics and leading it to publication. The candidate will also be responsible for guiding undergraduate and post-graduate master’s level students related to these subjects.
Qualifications
- The successful applicant needs to hold a PhD or equivalent.
- Experience in clinical research, imaging analysis, public health experience and experience in spine surgery is an asset for this position.
What we offer
- Full-time scholarship, 45 000S per year
- travel expenses for participation in a scientific conference
- Flexible working hours and telecommuting possible
- 2-year contract
- The position is available as of 01-08-2024.
- The Research Center of the University of Montreal Hospital offers a vibrant scientific environment and many state-of-theart core facilities in the heart of downtown Montréal.
To apply for this position
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names of three references, at:
rech.ortho.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
https://www.chumontreal.qc.ca/en/emplois/postdoctoral-fellowship-chum-spine-research-unit
Spine Fellow
Combined Spine Program (Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics)
Contact: Dr. Sean Christie, MD, FRCSC
Phone: 902-473-2096
Email: sean.christie@dal.ca
One year Combined Neurosurgical & Orthopedic Complex Spine FellowshipFellowship Director:
Dr. Perry DhaliwalFellowship Administrator:
Shelly LabossiereContact information for applications and inquiries:
Winnipeg Spine Program
SMD Building Rm 342- 825 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg MB R3A 1M5
slabossiere2@exchange.hsc.mb.caThe Winnipeg Spine Program is proud to offer a one year combined spine fellowship with mentors from both orthopedic and neurosurgical backgrounds. The fellowship offers a comprehensive experience in the management of degenerative conditions, trauma, tumors, deformity and pediatric spine surgery. We perform approximately 1200 spine cases per year.The spine fellowship is structured to allow fellows to rotate for 2-3 blocks with each spine surgeon at the University of Manitoba. It is expected that the spine fellow should be able to participate in 200-300 spine cases per year. In addition to operative cases, the fellow will be responsible for the assessment of patients in clinic and management of inpatients. The fellows will also be expected to participate in on-call duties.The Winnipeg Spine Program has created a robust educational curriculum to fulfill the needs of modern spine training. The curriculum integrates didactic lectures presented by faculty, case presentations, clinical controversy rounds, journal club and M&M rounds. In addition, fellows are welcome to participate in spine oncology rounds in conjunction with radiation oncology. A wide breadth of topics will be covered in order to maximize learning about key concepts in the modern treatment of spinal conditions.Research is also an integral component of our fellowship program. Each fellow will be expected to complete at least one research project through their year of training. The project must be ready for presentation or publication by the end of the fellowship year.Please contact slabossiere2@exchange.hsc.mb.ca for application information and other inquiries.
McMaster Combined Spine Surgery Fellowship
Divisions of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
Hamilton Health Science Centre
237 Barton St. East
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8L 2X2
Program Directors: Aleksa Cenic, MD MSc FRCSC and Mark Pahuta, MD PhD FRCSC
Administrator: Paulette Aubry (aubryp@mcmaster.ca)
The Divisions of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada have two fellowship positions available in Spine Surgery. This high-volume fellowship is based at the Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) site of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) which is a busy academic tertiary center for Neurosciences serving a catchment population of over 2.5 million Ontarians.
The fellowship is structured to allow trainees to rotate with surgeons in both Divisions. It is expected that the fellow will participate in over 300 spine surgeries per year. The fellowship will provide exposure to the full spectrum of spine surgery including degenerative pathology; deformity; trauma; metastatic tumors; primary tumors; infections; intradural pathology; and minimally invasive techniques. Hands-on learning is enhanced by a robust curriculum including didactic lectures, weekly spine rounds, M&M rounds and journal clubs. A contemporary and evidence-based approach to spine surgery will be emphasized throughout the fellowship.
Fellows will participate actively in research and academic activities and will be expected to complete two research projects during their fellowship year resulting in publication.
Candidates must have successfully completed an Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical residency and qualify for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. All Fellows must be approved by McMaster University. Foreign Fellows will require a work visa. This will be processed by McMaster University and requires at least six months lead-time.
Please contact aubryp@mcmaster.ca for application information and other inquiries.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery
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Applications must be submitted on-line at:
https://www.mcgill.ca/medicine-academic/career-opportunities
The following supporting documents are required:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Statement of academic and clinical experience, teaching philosophy, and research interests;
• Names and contact information of three referees.
McGill Combined Spine Program (Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics)
Montreal General Hospital, Montreal Neurological Hospital, Jewish General Hospital and Montreal Children’s/Shriners Hospital (Pediatric Scoliosis).
Contact information: Dr Jean Ouellet, Director
Fellowship Administrator: Carlo Santaguida
Position: Spine Fellow (Clinical and Research)
Email: carlo.santaguida@mcgill.ca, jaouellet@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/orthopaedics/fellowships/orthopedic-scoliosis-and-spine-fellowship
Contact Information: Dr Stefan Parent, MD, PhD
Spine fellows (2), Orthopaedic Surgery
Hopital du Sacré-Coeur – Montreal, Qc, H4J 1C5
CHU Sainte-Justine – Montreal, Qc, H3T 1C5
Phone: 514-345-4876; Fax: 514-345-4755Fellowship director :
Stefan Parent MD, PhD
Email : stefan.parent@umontreal.caAcademic affairs secretary :
Mrs Ariane Tranquille
Email : ariane.tranquille.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.caFellowship description :
Percent of Fellowship devoted to Operative Care: 40%
Non-Operative Care: 40%
Research/Publication Obligation: 20%Approximate percentage of exposure to the Spine by region:
Cervical: 20%
Thoracic: 40%
Lumbar: 40%Approximate percentage of Fellowship exposure to the Spine by diagnostic category:
Degenerative: 30%
Trauma: 30%
Deformity: 30%
Tumor: 10%
Pediatric: 50%Goals:The fellows will be assigned for 6 months on the pediatric spine service and 6 months on the adult spine service. The fellows will be involved in both surgical and nonsurgical care of patients, and participate in the teaching of residents, along with one of the six spine surgeons (Drs Khoueir, Jodoin, Labelle, Mac-Thiong, Maurais, Parent). At the pediatric hospital, emphasis is placed on the treatment of spinal deformity and spondylolisthesis. Training at the Level-1 trauma adult hospital encompasses a wide variety of spinal pathology, including trauma, deformity, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The fellows will also gain exposure with the attending staff in the neurosurgical department. Fellows will be exposed to both anterior and posterior approaches, as well as minimally invasive techniques such as thoracoscopy and minimal access surgery. Typically, the fellows will spend 2 days in the OR, 2 days in the clinic, and one full day for research. Weekly didactic educational conferences are also scheduled. Each fellow will participate in at least one clinical research project under the supervision of one of the three spine clinician-scientists. Basic science (imaging, biomechanics or molecular biology) research projects are also available. Applicants committed to an academic track will be highly considered. The duration of the fellowship is one year (August 1 to July 31) and the stipend is 40000$. French speaking is requested.
Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) is seeking a full time Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with an adult spine subspecialty. The successful candidate must also be comfortable with general orthopedics as they will participate in the general orthopedic call roster (1:8 or 1:9), covering for adult and pediatric patient populations.
This person will join a group of 8 full-time orthopedic surgeons, including one orthopedic spine surgeon, and others covering most other orthopedic subspecialties. The Operating Room is equipped with a Spinal Navigation System (including Ziehm intra-op 3D imaging). Training and experience with MIS techniques would be an asset, but not a requirement.
SMH is a tertiary teaching Hospital and Level III trauma center with a very busy Emergency Department. It is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Orthopedics.
The successful applicant will:
- perform spine and general orthopedic surgery
- participate in the SMH general orthopedic on-call schedule
- have an elective practice that is 100% spine, including C-T-L spine pathologies
- demonstrate excellent knowledge, judgement, and technical competence in providing spinal and general orthopedic care
- have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, allied health care staff, and patients
- work collaboratively within the hospital environment
- participate in the clinical teaching of medical students and Family Medicine Residents
- apply for a Clinical Faculty appointment at UBC
All interested applicants are requested to send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees, directed to medicalstaffrecruitment@fraserhealth.ca by no later than April 30th, 2023. Anticipated start time is July 31, 2023 (flexible based on availability of successful applicant).
To be considered, applicants must be eligible for a full license with the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons and for coverage by the CMPA. They must also be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Orthopedics and have completed a Fellowship in Adult Spine Surgery.
Facility: Surrey Memorial Hospital
Surrey Memorial Hospital is a 610 acute care bed, University of BC Affiliated, regional referral and community teaching hospital that has the busiest emergency in the province. The hospital offers medical, surgical, neonatal intensive care, tertiary, ambulatory, cardiology, rehab, as well as 24/7 emergency services with 171,549 visits annually. The Emergency Department includes a dedicated Pediatric treatment and waiting area, part of the state-of the art Critical Care Tower includes a dedicated perinatal centre, helipad and expanded ICU.
Qualifications: CMPA, FRCSC, CSPBC
Compensation: Fee for service | MOCAP
Contact information: Henna Hussain
Job Posting: Orthopaedic Surgeon – Scientist, Spinal SurgeryOne of Canada’s largest teaching and research hospitals, The Ottawa Hospital is a multi-campus academic health sciences centre serving the 1.2 million residents of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, in both English and French. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research.
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a spinal orthopaedic surgeon to join a group of progressive surgeons. The spine group consists of three orthopaedic surgeons and is integrated in a combined program with the Division of Neurosurgery. We are looking to add to this dynamic team. The Ottawa Hospital is the only centre for spinal surgery in Eastern Ontario and performs over 1000 surgeries annually.
The candidate must be eligible for independent practice licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and hold certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Orthopaedic Surgery. The candidate will also have fellowship training in spinal surgery and will share in existing volume. The spinal surgery program will be organized to provide protected research time for the candidate. The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent, and is expected to develop and lead a productive research program with 50% of his/her time dedicated to research. Emphasis will be placed on candidates with strong communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
For further information, and to submit your curriculum vitae, please contact: Henna Hussain, hhussain@toh.on.ca
University of Ottawa Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Spinal Surgery Fellowship
1053 Carling Avenue
Ottawa ON, Canada, K1Y 4E9
Tel: (613) 798-5555 x19138
Fax: (613) 761-4944
Phone: 1‐819-‐346-‐1110, poste 75025
Francois.Cabana@USherbrooke.ca
Recruitment letter(english)
Recruitment letter(french)
Website: http://surgery.utoronto.ca/landing-page/spine-program
University of Toronto, Ontario
Contact information: Nadia Jaber
Tel: (416) 978 8464
Fax: (416) 978-0844
The Division of Neurosurgery in Victoria, BC has two fellowship positions available in Spinal and General Neurosurgery to start August of the coming year. The Fellowship will allow exposure to many aspects of of complex spine surgery including minimally invasive techniques, trauma, and adult spinal deformities. The fellow will have ongoing involvement in general neurosurgery including management of neurooncology and cerebrovascular pathology. The Fellow will participate in clinical, research, and operative activities. There are no on call requirements other than for surgical assisting. There will be the support of administrative personnel for research activities.
Remuneration includes a funded base salary as well as an incentivized fee for service salary structure. The Fellow must be eligible to obtain a full neurosurgery license in the Province of British Columbia (https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Physicians/Specialists/Licensing.aspx). Preference will be given to Canadian Neurosurgical graduates.
Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and CV to Alex Russell, Fellowship Manager. alex@vinf.ca. : To learn more about the Fellowship, please visit our website www.vinf.ca. To apply, please follow the instructions on the Fellowship page.
Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics,
University of Western Ontario Victoria Hospital,
London Health Sciences Centre,
800 Commissioners Rd East – E4
London ON, Canada, N6A 5W9
Tel: (519) 685-8500 x55358
Canadian Spine Society | U.S. Opportunities
Position: post-graduate fellowship in Spine Surgery (for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016)
Duke Neurosurgery at Duke University Medical Center is accepting applications for the post-graduate fellowship in Spine Surgery for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2106. Established in 2013, the fellowship focuses on comprehensive exposure to all aspects of spine surgery including minimally invasive and open approaches to treating adult degenerative, complex deformity and oncology. In addition to 3 fellowship trained spine surgeons, fellows will benefit from exposure to outstanding Orthopaedic spine faculty as well. Applicants should have completed an accredited US or Canadian neurosurgery residency in good standing and be ABNS-eligible.
The Duke Medicine Mission: As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Medicine strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.
Community Information: The Greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is family-friendly, while offering young singles many options for an active outdoor and social life. The Research Triangle Park, a globally prominent high-tech research and development center conceived around the three academic centers in the region, has made the area culturally diverse, economically resilient and nationally recognized as a great place to live.
Please send CV and letter of interest to:
Isaac Karikari, MD
Director, Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship Program
Isaac.karikari@duke.edu
Phone: 919-778-6227
Sherolyn Patterson
GME Program Coordinator
sherolyn.patterson@duke.edu
Phone: (919) 684-3053
Fax: (919) 681-9775
Please visit the following link for the full posting: https://www.jobsinortho.com/job/1415/orthopaedic-surgeon-adult-spine-surgery/
Interested candidates can contact Kellie Leitch directly at:
Cell: 769-666-3966
Please note: CSS is presenting but not endorsing the opportunities listed.
