FELLOWSHIP

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Our mission statement at Dalhousie Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine is three-fold.

Our fellowship programs strive to:

Foster an environment of teaching and learning excellence that is built on innovation, collaboration, and respect

Create a hub of world-leading research and innovation, adding to the intellectual, social, and economic capital of our communities

Facilitate opportunities for our students, staff, and faculty to serve and connect with our local, national, and global communities.

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Which fellowship is right for YOU?

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP:

Length: The Sports Medicine program in orthopaedic surgery offers a 1-year Research Fellowship.

Requirements:

Expectations include research planning and design, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation/ submission for peer-reviewed journals.
The fellow will be expected to work in collaboration with the current existing team of research assistants and statisticians.
Applicants must have research experience and proficiency in English (writing and speech).

Stipend: The stipend awarded for this fellowship program is $60,000/year*.

*amounts vary by year

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CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP:

Length: The Joint Preservation, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy offers a 1-year Clinical Fellowship.

Requirements:

Fellows will gain clinical experience in minimally-invasive joint preservation and reconstruction techniques in the shoulder, hip, knee, and small joints.
Fellows will be responsible for participating in active research, which will be tailored to the experience of each candidate. One day per week will be protected for these research activities.
Applicants proficient in English communication and writing will be favoured for this position.

Stipend: The stipend awarded for this fellowship program is $60,000/year*.

*amounts vary by year

Trained Orthopaedic surgeons wanting a year of specialized training for arthroscopic reconstruction of shoulders, hips and knees.

Why Choose Our Clinical Research Degree Program?

LEADING FACULTY:

The fellowship will be carried out at the QEII Health Sciences Centre with the following Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Dr. Ivan Wong, MD, FRCS(C), Dip. Sports Med, MACM, FAANA
Dr. Catherine Coady, MD, FRCS(C)

Dr. Nathan Urquhart, MD, FRCS(C)

A CAREER PATH:

This fellowship is an opportunity to advance research skills, present at national and international conferences and attain numerous publications, with the aim to further the aspirant's experience for preparation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and in an academic centre. Fellows are expected to expand their knowledge in the field of orthopaedic research, which we hope will inspire and help them to conduct future orthopaedics research of their own.

MENTORED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Dalhousie is a leading innovative, research-intensive university, inspiring our diverse scholarly community to serve Nova Scotia, our region, our nation, and the world. The fellow will be expected to manage 6-10 research projects under one-on-one mentorship from orthopaedic faculty within the division of sports medicine at Dalhousie University. On-site research assistants will help you to complete your high impact studies and provide you with the necessary materials to further your knowledge of the field. It is expected that the fellow will participate in:

Basic science lectures
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Sports Medicine Rounds
Educational competitions (world series for arthroscopic skills)
Dalhousie University sports team coverage
Formalized peer teaching
Teaching medical students
Monthly divisional research meetings

ACCREDITATION:

Train and study at an ISAKOS Approved Teaching Centre

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Rotator cuff repair

MRI vs CTA diagnosis
When to debride vs convert to complete tear (PASTA lesions)
Size of tear and treatment options
Repair techniques (open vs arthroscopic, single vs double row)
Understand grades of fatty infiltration and theory of mechanical vs vascular tears
Rotator cuff mobilization techniques
Understand tendon transfer and other advanced techniques (allograft) for irreparable tears

2. Labral repair

Identify on MRI
Arthroscopic vs open
Distinguish SLAP vs sub labral foramen vs Buford complex

3. Meniscus repair

Identify on MRI
Be able to identify arthroscopically and describe repair technique and perform under observation

4. Simple hip labral repair

Enter hip under fluoroscopy and place portals
Perform capsulotomy
Perform psoas tenotomy
Understand basics of scapular dyskinesis

Who Should Apply?

How to Apply?

Applications: applications for prospective fellows need to be received by the October of two calendar years preceding the year of the fellowship.

Applications for the year of 2025/2026 are closed

Applications for the 2026/2027 fellowship are being accepted. The deadline for applications is October 31st 2024 for the fellowship starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

A complete application includes:

(1) a cover letter that states your intent for applying and why you would be a suitable fit

(2) an up to date curriculum vitae

(3) three references.

The necessary documentation listed above may be submitted via our online application form and any questions or concerns can be emailed to research@drivanwong.com.

*Note: all documents must be uploaded in PDF Format. Those in alternate formats will not be considered for the fellowship.

ELECTIVES:

Electives are an available option while the applications are being processed. Electives are opportunities to come into the hospital and meet the Orthopaedic Surgeons and see what our clinic has to offer. Electives allow the applicants to become acquainted with their prospective supervisors and to demonstrate their advantageous qualities and knowledge. Electives are available for medical residency students and for surgeons who have completed residency and are interesting in pursuing our fellowship program.