The Hospital for Sick Children Centre for Craniofacial Care and Research
Specialty:
Craniofacial
Provided by:
The Hospital for Sick Children, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Required Training:
Completion of accredited training program in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Duration:
1 year
Program Director:
Christopher R. Forrest, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FRACS
Contact:
Michael Perrino:
Education Administrative Coordinator Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Surgery | The Hospital For Sick Children
Michael.Perrino@sickkids.ca
Phone: 416.813.7654 ext 40644
Stipend Provided:
Yes
Housing Provided:
No
Time Period:
July 1-June 30
ISCFS Membership Required:
No
Number of Fellows per Period:
2
Any Licensure Requirements:
Standard required for educational license under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Visa Required:
Yes, work visa
Participation:
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Description of Program:
The Craniofacial Program offers a one-year Clinical Fellowship appointment to surgeons who have a special interest in developing a career in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. The Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship is a 12-month fellowship which starts in July of each year, structured to allow the individual to become familiar with all aspects of pediatric craniofacial pathology ranging from infancy to early teens.. The Fellowship program is currently managed by Dr. Christopher Forrest, with 4 consultants including Dr. John Phillips, Dr. Johanna Riesel, and Dr. Dale Podolsky. All aspects of pediatric craniomaxillofacial diseases are seen, including craniosynostosis, cleft, vascular anomalies, tumor related conditions, developmental and cleft-related malocclusion, trauma, post-traumatic deformities and cranioplasty. Each year, two Craniofacial Fellowships are offered. There are four to five operating days per week and 2 to 3 clinic days per week. Candidates who have completed their residency training, whether in North America or outside of North America, are invited to apply for our Craniofacial fellowship program through The SF Match. The Craniofacial Fellow is expected to participate in: on call, teaching responsibilities, participate fully in all surgeries and clinics. It is also expected that the fellow initiates and complete a research project for the 12- month period. Our fellows have graduated to academic positions throughout the world.