A clinical fellowship is an opportunity for a physician to obtain advanced training and/or to acquire more specialized expertise not normally acquired during residency training. Clinical fellows must be recognized specialists or family physicians.

Clinical fellowship training typically lasts between one to three years in order to enhance experience for recognized specialists or family physicians. As a short-term educational experience, which does not lead to certification by the RCPSC or the CFPC, a clinical fellowship on its own is not a pathway to permanent practice as a specialist or family physician in Ontario.

Canadian Applicants

Queen’s University, Faculty of Health Sciences, offers Clinical Fellowships for Canadian applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada. If you are a Canadian applicant interested in a clinical fellowship at Queen’s University, please follow the steps below:

Contact the Program Directly:
- Reach out to the program you are interested in to confirm their capacity to accept new trainees and to inquire about program-specific deadlines/application cycle. Refer to Program and Contact. The PGME Office cannot confirm program capacity.
Postgraduate Training Agreement:
- A training agreement may be required between Queen’s University and your funding source before approval by the Associate Dean of PGME. Departmental funding may also be available.
Submission to PGME:
- All submissions must come from the program. Submissions sent by individual applicants to PGME will not be accepted or reviewed. Program submission dates are outlined below.

Acceptable Sources of Funding

Eligible Sources:
- Government
- Government agencies
- Health-related charitable organizations
- Departmental funding (contact the program directly to inquire if this is available)

Ineligible Sources:
- Private or personal funds are not acceptable.
- The PGME Office does not provide funding for fellowships.

Fellowship Start Dates – Applies to all Canadian Applicants

The following start dates apply to all Canadian trainees:

Start Date: July 1 (Block 1)
Alternative Start Date: October (Block 5)*, January (Block 8)*

Unique start dates are not available. *October and January start dates are subject to approval.

Program Submission Deadlines – Canadian Applicants

The program submission deadlines below apply to all Canadian trainees. Programs must submit complete packages for processing to PGME by the following dates:

Start Date	Due Date to PGME, on/before:
July 1, 2025	March 3, 2025
October 21, 2025	June 2, 2025
January 13, 2026	September 1, 2025
July 1, 2026	March 2, 2026
October 20, 2026	June 1, 2026
January 12, 2027	September 1, 2026

Application Package

A complete application package is required for all Canadian trainees. The package must include the following:

Letter from Sponsoring Agency/Departmental Contract - the letter/contract must confirm full financial support for the duration of the training
Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Include citizenship, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Medical Degree - copy of original required with English translation, if applicable.
Educational Transcripts
References - A minimum of 3 references.
Proof of Examinations - MCCQE Part 1, MCCQE Part 2 (if applicable)
Specialist Certification (SC) - copy of original required with English translation, if applicable.
- Note: Starting for 2025 admissions, MCCEE will no longer be accepted.
Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Any Other Relevant Documents

Note: Programs may request additional documents. Connect with the program directly to confirm full program requirements:

Successful Candidates

Successful candidates will be contacted by the PGME Office with a letter of appointment and registration information after receiving a complete submission package from the program. The registration process will take approximately 4-5 months after all documentation is received.

For any questions, please contact the PGME Office: sponsored.applications@queensu.ca

International Applicants

International Applicants - Clinical Fellowship Information

Queen’s University, Faculty of Health Sciences, offers Clinical Fellowships for international applicants with and without a postgraduate training agreement. The following guidelines outline the requirements and processes for both categories.

Clinical Fellowship with a Postgraduate Training Agreement

Countries with Existing Agreements
Postgraduate training agreements are currently in place between Queen’s University and sponsoring agencies from the following countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. A complete list of sponsoring institutions can be found here.

Application Process

Submission Timeline: Applications must be submitted directly by the sponsoring agency to the Postgraduate Medical Education Office (PGME) during the annual application cycle. PGME does not accept applications directly from individual applicants. Applications must come from the sponsoring agency directly.

Application Cycle: Open yearly from May 1 to August 31
Start Dates: July (Block 1) or the following January (Block 8) *
- January start example: If an application is received in the 2024 application cycle, the earliest possible start date would be January 13, 2026.

Unique start dates are not available. *January start date is subject to program approval.

Incomplete Applications: Applications will not be considered if incomplete. Ensure all required documents are included (refer to the Application Package section below).

Reapplication Process: If an applicant does not receive an offer or is unable to start on the corresponding start date for the application cycle in which they applied, they will need to reapply during the next application cycle for consideration.

Clinical Fellowship without a Postgraduate Training Agreement

For Trainees from Countries Without Agreements
If you are an applicant from a country not listed above and are interested in a clinical fellowship at Queen’s University, please follow the steps below:

1. Contact the Program Directly:

Reach out to the program you are interested in to confirm their capacity to accept new trainees and to inquire about program-specific deadlines. Refer to Program and Contact

2. Postgraduate Training Agreement:

A training agreement may be required between Queen’s University and the sponsoring agency before approval by the Associate Dean of PGME.

3. Submission to PGME:

All submissions must come from the program. Submissions sent by individual applicants to PGME will not be accepted.

Acceptable Sources of Funding

Eligible Sources:

Foreign governments
Foreign government agencies
Health-related charitable organizations
Departmental funding (contact the program directly to inquire if this is available)

Ineligible Sources:

Private or personal funds are not acceptable.
The PGME Office does not provide funding for fellowships.

Fellowship Start Dates – Applies to all International Applicants

The following start dates apply to all international trainees requiring a work permit, regardless of whether they have a postgraduate training agreement or not:

Start Date: July 1 (Block 1)
Alternative Start Date: January (Block 8)*

Unique start dates are not available. *January start date is subject to program approval.

Pre-Entry Assessment Period (PEAP):

All internationally trained trainees must complete the Pre-Entry Assessment Period (PEAP). If the PEAP is successful, the PEAP time will count towards training. Please review the PEAP conditions closely before applying.

Program Submission Deadlines - Applies to all International Applicants

Program submission deadlines apply to all international trainees requiring a work permit, regardless of funding source. Programs must submit complete packages for processing to PGME by the following dates:

Start Date	Due Date to PGME, on/before:
July 1, 2025	November 1, 2024
January 13, 2026	March 31, 2025
July 1, 2026	October 31, 2025
January 12, 2027	March 31, 2026

Processing applications may take up to eight months after all required documentation is received, so it is essential to adhere strictly to the submission dates listed above. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Application Package

A complete application package is required for all international trainees, whether they are sponsored through a postgraduate training agreement or not. The package must include the following:

Letter from Sponsoring Agency - For countries with existing agreements, the letter must confirm full financial support for the duration of the training.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Include citizenship, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Medical Degree - copy of original required with English translation, if applicable.
Educational Transcripts
References - A minimum of 3 references.
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of Examinations - MCCQE Part 1, if applicable
Specialist Certification (SC) - copy of original required with English translation, if applicable.

Or MCCEE Part I if the applicant does not have SC.
Note: Starting for 2025 admissions, MCCEE will no longer be accepted.

Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Any Other Relevant Documents

Successful Candidates

Successful candidates will be contacted by the PGME Office with a letter of appointment and registration information. Processing your application can take approximately 8 months after all documentation is received.

For any questions, please contact the PGME Office: sponsored.applications@queensu.ca

Research Fellows

Research fellows are engaged solely in research and have no patient contact whatsoever. Because research fellows do not have patient contact, licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is not required. The minimum qualification for research fellowship training is a medical degree; however, requirements for admission may vary from one research fellowship program to another.

Eligibility for Licensure

Eligibility for Licensure as a Clinical Fellow

The CPSO issues certificates of registration to physicians, allowing them to practise medicine or engage in postgraduate medical training in Ontario, as set out in the Ontario Regulation 865/93: Registration. Please visit the CPSO website for registration requirements.

Programs and Contacts

Fellowship Contacts

Program	Fellowship Program	Fellowship Director
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine	Dr. Dale Engen
Cardiology	Echocardiology	Dr. Zardasht Jaff
	Electrophysiology	Dr. Sanoj Chacko
	Cardiology	Dr. Samir Hazra
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Dr. Amer Sapru Allie Singers (Fellowship Assistant)
Critical Care	Critical Care Medicine	Dr. Paul Heffernan (Kingston) Dr. Randy Wax (Oshawa)
Diagnostic Radiology	Neuroradiology	Dr. Donatella Tampieri
Emergency Medicine	Global Emergency Medicine	Dr. Susan Bartels
	Medical Education	Dr. Damon Dagnone
	POCUS: Point of Care Ultrasound	Dr. Joey Newbigging
	Resuscitation and Reanimation	Dr. Adam Szulewski
Endocrinology and Metabolism	Advanced Technologies in Diabetes	Dr. Bikrampal Sidhu
Endocrinology and Metabolism	Endocrinology and Metabolism	Dr. Joshua Lakoff
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology Neurogastroenterology/GI Motility Therapeutic Endoscopy	Dr. Mark Ropeleski Dr. David Reed / Dr. Stephen Vanner Dr. Robert Bechara / Dr. Lawrence Hookey
Geriatric Psychiatry	Geriatric Psychiatry	Dr. Maria Hussain Cortney Longfield (Fellowship Assistant)
Hematology	Hematology	Dr. Janet Lui
Infectious Diseases	Infectious Diseases	Dr. Gerald Evans
Medical Oncology	Medical Oncology Medical Oncology with the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG)	Dr. Andrew Robinson Dr. Christopher Booth Academic Program Coordinator
Nephrology	Nephrology	Dr. Hasitha Welihinda
Neurology	EEG/Epilepsy Clinical Neurophysiology	Dr. Garima Shukla Dr. Lysa Boissé Lomax
	Stroke/Cerebrovascular	Dr. Shirin Jalini
	Neuropsychiatry	Dr. Lysa Boissé Lomax
Obstetrics & Gynaecology	Contraceptive Advice, Research and Education (CARE)	Dr. Ashley Waddington
Ophthalmology	Medical Retina	Shauna Vinkle, Program Assistant Dr. Sanjay Sharma
	Medical Glaucoma	Shauna Vinkle, Program Assistant Dr. Delan Jinapriya
	Surgical Glaucoma	Shauna Vinkle, Program Assistant Dr. Delan Jinapriya
	Translational Research	Shauna Vinkle, Program Assistant Dr. Jacob Rullo
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery Fellowships	Dr. Aaron Campbell Dr. Jeff Yach
	Arthoplasty	Dr. Gavin Wood
	Pediatrics Spine Surgery	Dr. Dan Borschneck
	Upper Extremity Surgery	Dr. David Pichora Dr. Ryan Bicknell
	Sports Medicine	Dr. Davide Bardana
	Spine Surgery	Dr. David Yen
	Trauma Surgery	Dr. Jeff Yach
Pediatrics	Neonatalogy	Dr. Bassem Elattal
Psychiatry	Mood Disorders Psychotic Disorders CL Psychiatry Developmental Disabilities Neuropsychiatry Clinical Research in Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry	Dr. Rafael Freire Fellowship Assistant: Cortney Longfield
Radiation Oncology	Clinical/ Quality Initiatives	Academic Program Coordinator
Respirology	Respirology	Dr. Paul Heffernan Dr. Christina Liak
	Sleep Medicine	Dr. Christina Liak
	Interstitial Lung Diseases	Dr. Onofre Moran-Mendoza
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Dr. Marie Clements-Baker
Specialized Surgical Fellowships	Advanced Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery General Surgery Bariatric Surgery Cardiac Surgery Neurosurgery Plasic Surgery Thoracic Surgery	Dr. Sunil Patel Dr. Diederick Jalink Apply through the Fellowship Council* Dr. Darrin Payne Dr. Ken Ried

*Fellowship Council: Sponsored Trainees are required to be processed through their sponsoring agency when applying. Applications must be received by the sponsoring agency to PGME directly. Please contact sponsored.applications@queensu.ca for assistance

Clinical Fellowships at Queen's University