Fellowship Descriptions:
Application process will ONLY be accepted 20 months prior to the start of requesting fellowship
(November 1st). Application deadline is 18 months prior (January 1st).
Please contact Tanya Gikas at gikas@mcmaster.ca for information and procedure of applications.
Please do not contact individual supervisors directly.
Interviews (if granted) will be conducted in February at the 16 month mark and all candidates will be
notified by mid-March.
Interviewing will take place in person (preferred)and or arrangements can be made to video
conference interview.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship
Where: Hamilton Arthroplasty Group – Juravinski Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due January of preceding year (18 months prior)
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
A Adili MD FRCSC
J deBeer MD FRCSC
V Avram MD FRCSC
F Smith MB, ChB, FRCSC
M Winemaker MD FRCSC
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
The fellow will work with the Hamilton Arthroplasty Group and rotate among the fellowship trained
arthroplasty surgeons. The group performs over 1800 hip and knee reconstructive procedures annually and is
the regional referral center for complex hip and knee revision cases. Common procedures performed by the
Hamilton Arthroplasty Group include primary hip and knee arthroplasty, revision hip and knee arthroplasty,
hip resurfacing, unicondylar knee arthroplasty, patellofemoral knee arthroplasty hip fracture care and knee
arthroscopy.
Fellows will be responsible for the surgical and non-surgical aspects of patient care, including ward and
follow-up clinic responsibilities. The fellow will attend 2-3 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics with
dedicated research time every week. A publication ready research project will be produced with the help of
the Hamilton Arthroplasty Group research team. A large database of arthroplasty outcome data is available
for research projects. The fellow will participate in on-call duties, weekly resident and clerkship teaching
sessions and will be responsible for one Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
Where: Hamilton General Hospital – Orthopaedic Trauma Service
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due January of preceding year (18 months prior)
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
M Bhandari MD, FRCSC, PhD
M Denkers MD, FRCSC
B Petrisor MSc, MD, FRCSC
K Rajaratnam MD, FRCSC
B. Ristevski MD, FRCSC
D Williams MD, FRCSC
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
The Fellow will work with the Orthopaedic Trauma Service (OTS) at a level one trauma center in Hamilton.
The Hamilton General Hospital has a major trauma volume (ISS>18) of over 500 per annum and is the
regional referral center for complex single limb traumatic injuries with a catchment of 2.5 million people. The
OTS runs 5 dedicated orthopaedic trauma rooms per week in addition to after hours and weekend emergency
work. The OTS manages all aspects of appendicular, pelvic and acetabular trauma.
McMaster University is the world leader in Evidence-Based Research. Trauma Fellows will have access to a
leading orthopaedic clinical research center (Director: Dr. M. Bhandari) and participate in high-impact
research during the course of their fellowship. The fellow will produce at least one publication ready
manuscript during the year. The fellow will attend 2 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics per week. A
minimum of 1 day dedicated research time weekly will be protected. The fellow will assist with ward duties
and surgical aftercare of inpatients. The fellow will participate in on call duties, weekly teaching sessions and
be responsible for a Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship
Where: MacSports Group at the Hamilton General Hospital and the McMaster University Medical Center
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due January of preceding year (18 months prior)
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
O Ayeni MD, FRCSC, Dip Sport Med
M Denkers MD, FRCSC
R Ogilvie MD, FRCSC
D Peterson MD, FRCSC, Dip Sport Med
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
The MacSports group at McMaster University includes fellowship trained surgeons who treat the full range of
sports related injuries. Subspecialty care in hip, knee, shoulder and upper extremity injuries is a focus of the
group, providing the full range of modern care available to the athlete. The fellowship is preceptor based and
the applicant will choose an area of focus. Areas include knee, hip, upper extremity, shoulder and general
arthroscopy. The fellow can participate in the McMaster University Varsity level athletic team physician
program through the year.
The fellow will attend 2 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics per week with dedicated research time weekly
as well with the expectation that a publication ready manuscript is completed. The fellow will assist with ward
duties and surgical aftercare of inpatients. The fellow will participate in on call duties, weekly teaching
sessions and be responsible for a Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Where: Hamilton General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due June 30 of preceding year
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
J Moro MD, FRCSC
K Rajaratnam MD, FRCSC
B Ristevski MD, FRCSC
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
The Shoulder and Elbow group at McMaster University includes fellowship trained surgeons who treat the
full range of shoulder and elbow pathology using both arthroscopic and open techniques. All soft tissue
reconstructive techniques as well as all arthroplasty options for both joints are performed on a regular basis,
with a case mix of 70% shoulder, 30% elbow. The fellow will gain some exposure to interventions for wrist
disease with the group but may exercise an option to participate in a hand and wrist rotation with our Plastic
Surgery team to gain increased familiarity in this area.
The fellow will attend 2 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics per week with dedicated research time weekly
as well with the expectation that a publication ready manuscript is completed. The fellow will assist with ward
duties and surgical aftercare of inpatients. The fellow will participate in on call duties, weekly teaching
sessions and be responsible for a Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
Where: McMaster Children’s Hospital
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due January of preceding year (18 months prior)
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
S Burrow MD, FRCSC
J Mah MD, FRCSC
P Missiuna MD, FRCSC
D Peterson MD, FRCSC
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
McMaster Children’s Hospital Orthopaedic service manages the full care of the paediatric patient for the
Hamilton and surrounding area with a catchment of 2.5 million people. The fellow will be exposed to the
operative and non-operative care of the paediatric patient to allow the fellow to increase his/her knowledge in
the field.
The fellow will attend 2 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics per week with dedicated research time weekly
as well with the expectation that a publication ready research project is completed. The fellow will assist with
ward duties and surgical aftercare of inpatients. The fellow will participate in on call duties, weekly teaching
sessions and be responsible for a Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.
McMaster University Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship
Where: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center
Duration: 1 Year (July 1 start)
Applications due January of preceding year (18 months prior)
Remuneration: Approximately $70 000
Supervisors:
B Deheshi MD, MSc, FRCSC
M Ghert MD, FRCSC
Contact:
Tanya Gikas
293 Wellington Street N, Suite 110
Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7
T: 905.527.4322 Ext. 44590
F: 905-523-8781
E: gikas@mcmaster.ca
The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center is the regional oncological referral center for Hamilton and
surrounding area with a catchment of 2.5 million people. The Musculoskeletal Oncology Service manages all
aspects of primary and metastatic musculoskeletal tumour care with 1.5 OR days per week dedicated to the
care of primary musculoskeletal sarcomas.
McMaster University Orthopaedics is the world leader in Evidence-Based Research. Oncology Fellows will
have the opportunity to participate in high-impact research during the course of their fellowship. The fellow
will produce at least one publication ready manuscript during the year.
The fellow will attend 2 OR sessions per week and 1-2 clinics per week with dedicated research time weekly.
The fellow will assist with ward duties and surgical aftercare of inpatients. The fellow will participate in on call
duties, weekly teaching sessions and be responsible for a Grand Rounds presentation.
Applications are restricted to graduates of approved Royal College certified residency programs at
this time.
As McMaster University has a strict policy of no self funding, we are only able to accept
fellows that will come with funding. Although the policy states it is program specific
Orthopaedics does not accept self funding
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/admissions.html
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/selffundedandunfunded_2_.pdf.