Neurosurgery fellowships in Canada: Expectations and practical considerations

Abstract

The evolving face of neurosurgery with emphasis in subspecialisation along with the introduction of European Working Time Directives has led an increasing number of trainees to wish to pursue a fellowship either at home or abroad after they finish their training. Information about fellowship programs is not always widely available and fellowships can be highly competitive. This article aims to provide some useful tips on how to pursue an international neurosurgical fellowship in Canada.

Key words:

• neurosurgery
• fellowship
• Canada
• training

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Dr. F. Gentili, Dr. A. Guha, Dr. M. Bernstein and C. Wallace, Staff Neurosurgeons for giving me the opportunity to spend one year as a fellow in Neurooncology and Skull Base Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, Canada (2006–2007).

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.