43 source-led programme profiles. Licensing, visa and hands-on eligibility vary by institution and candidate; always confirm with the programme and regulator.
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A one-year University of Toronto-affiliated fellowship with integrated orthopaedic and plastic surgery teaching, three to four positions per year. Case mix includes wrist trauma and reconstruction, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery, hand and wrist arthritis, arthroscopy, replantation and limb salvage, and upper extremity soft-tissue reconstruction, with weekly academic rounds and research opportunities.
A 12-month Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, with one position, focused on comprehensive care of breast, melanoma and trauma patients. Clinical content includes immediate and delayed breast reconstruction with implant and free flap techniques, oncoplastic partial breast reconstruction, craniofacial soft tissue defects, major post-traumatic extremity reconstruction and melanoma management. Fellows complete a research project and teach students and residents.
A 12-month fellowship starting each July at SickKids, with three or four fellows per year, aiming to familiarise the fellow with all aspects of paediatric plastic surgical disease, including congenital hand, facial paralysis, brachial plexus, nevi, burns, microtia, cleft and vascular anomalies. Fellows take part in on-call duty, teaching, surgery and clinics and must complete a research project to graduate.
A one-year craniofacial fellowship (with a possible second year) and one position, covering pediatric congenital craniofacial surgery (cleft, craniosynostosis, syndromes, distraction), adult craniofacial trauma and oncologic reconstruction, and adult facial aesthetic surgery as time permits. Training sites include Montreal General, Montreal Children's and Shriners Hospital for Children Montreal.
One-year programme that aims to train the next generation of surgeons in breast reconstruction, with two six-month rotations: microsurgical and immediate reconstruction at Toronto General Hospital, and implant-based, non-microsurgical reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery at Women's College Hospital. Fellows can join or start clinical breast research projects.
Fellowship DirectorToni Zhong, MD, MHS
Breast reconstructionMicrosurgeryAesthetic surgery
A one-year SickKids fellowship in complex craniofacial surgery, cleft care and orthognathic surgery with over 600 new craniofacial consultations a year.
Fellowship Supervisor / Medical DirectorChristopher R. Forrest, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FAAP
CHUM-based advanced reconstructive microsurgery fellowship. The host describes longitudinal or parallel rotations and a four-week microsurgical laboratory course at the start of the clinical year.
Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship DirectorArij El Khatib, MD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionLymphatic surgery
ASOPRS-approved training across St. Michael’s, Mount Sinai, SickKids and preceptor practices, combining approximately 80% clinical work with 20% research.
One-year fellowship based at UHN's Toronto General Hospital providing experience in cancer-related defect reconstruction, including microsurgical and non-microsurgical reconstruction of head, neck, breast and musculoskeletal sarcoma defects. Fellows are expected to pursue at least one clinical or basic research project.
A 6- or 12-month UBC fellowship with one position, starting in January or July, based at UBC-affiliated hospitals in Vancouver. It gives broad adult elective and trauma hand and wrist training, with brachial plexus and nerve transfer, tetraplegia and rheumatoid hand surgery, and trunk and extremity microsurgical reconstruction, alongside six dedicated hand surgeons.
Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship DirectorErin Brown, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Comprehensive immediate and delayed implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction. UBC explicitly distinguishes this from a dedicated microsurgery fellowship despite including microvascular reconstruction.
Breast Reconstruction Fellowship DirectorSheina Macadam, MD, MSc Epi, FRCSC, FACS
Reconstructive training at Kelowna General Hospital covering breast, head and neck, trunk, extremity and hand reconstruction. Older CSPS material calls this Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery; the same supervisor and curriculum are retained as one programme.
Reconstructive Fellowship DirectorJ. Scott Williamson, MD, FRCSC, FACS
A one- or two-year oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship outline published by the university's ophthalmology department. It covers eyelid, orbital, lacrimal, trauma, oncologic and aesthetic procedures including cosmetic blepharoplasty, brow and midface lifts, injectables and resurfacing.
A one-year oculoplastic and orbital fellowship in an ophthalmology department, covering eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disease, endoscopic and endonasal DCR, orbital decompression and periocular cancer reconstruction. The listed cycles on the page are dated, so confirm the next intake with the department.
Fellowship Director — as named in the official 2026 symposium biographyPeter Dolman
A 12-month research post for recent medical graduates, students, residents or fellows in an oculoplastics, orbit and ocular oncology research group. Research areas named include ocular oncology, artificial intelligence, patient-reported outcomes and oculoplastic and orbital oncology; the goal is five peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Research fellowship supervisorKelsey A. Roelofs, MD
Manitoba’s six-month aesthetic fellowship is based at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic and Surgery Centre in Winnipeg. The university describes primary-surgeon and assistant experience across breast, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty and medical aesthetics, plus research and mentorship. Licensure and indemnity requirements remain separate from programme selection, and a listing does not confirm a vacancy.
Calgary’s one-year microsurgery fellowship spans Foothills Hospital, Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Alberta Children’s Hospital. The official PDF describes flap selection and inset, replantation, nerve surgery and upper-extremity coverage, with involvement from work-up through postoperative care. Fellows take flap call rather than general plastic-surgery call and undertake research and resident teaching.
Ottawa’s one-year hand and wrist fellowship integrates orthopaedic and plastic surgery through three-month preceptor rotations. The official directory describes congenital, degenerative, neurological and traumatic upper-limb care, including complex reconstruction, hand therapy and graduated operative responsibility. Protected research, a publishable manuscript, microsurgical laboratory work and resident teaching form part of the programme.
A one-year post-residency fellowship in the Western University plastic surgery division that combines complex craniofacial trauma reconstruction with advanced facial aesthetic surgery. The department page gives a short description only, with no eligibility or dates.
CraniofacialFacial plastic surgeryAesthetic surgery
Six-month UBC Division of Plastic Surgery fellowship in Kelowna, run with Johnson and Johnson and directed by Dr Brian Peterson. It combines a large volume of aesthetic surgery in private-facility operating rooms with hospital and day-care reconstructive breast surgery, including a large volume of microsurgery; one position and a $35,000 stipend.
Aesthetic and Breast Reconstruction Fellowship DirectorBrian D. Peterson, MD, FRCSC
A UBC Division of Plastic Surgery craniofacial fellowship offered with Stryker Canada: one position of 6 or 12 months, based at UBC with training at multiple hospitals. The focus is craniofacial trauma and post-traumatic deformities, plus elective adult reconstruction including cleft lip and palate and rhinoplasty. Applicants whose training was not in English must pass the TOEFL before applying.
Craniofacial Fellowship DirectorKevin L. Bush, MD, FRCSC
A 12-month paediatric plastic surgery fellowship in UBC's Division of Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, with one position and large-volume experience in cleft lip and palate, congenital hand abnormalities, obstetrical brachial plexus injuries and vascular anomalies. Craniofacial anomalies can be added; financial support is described as available.
Paediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship DirectorSaoussen Salhi, MDCM, MSc, FRCSC
A one-year hand, wrist and peripheral nerve fellowship run by the Division of Plastic Surgery across three Edmonton hospitals. The page lists acute trauma, replantation, wrist arthroscopy, arthroplasty, brachial plexus injuries and nerve transfers among the experience offered, plus one research programme under a supervisor with presentation at a national or international meeting expected.
Program Director, Hand, Wrist and Peripheral Nerve Surgery FellowshipMatthew Curran
HandPeripheral nerveMicrosurgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, starting 1 July; the page states that a 6-month fellowship may also be possible
A flexible-length burn and reconstructive fellowship on the University of Alberta burn unit and at the Stollery Children's Hospital. Clinical and basic science projects are encouraged, with presentation at a national or international conference expected. The page lists supervisors but names no separate director.
Supervisor (listed among the fellowship supervisors)Dr. Edward Tredget
Burn surgeryMicrosurgeryPaediatric plastic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 months to 2 years, with start dates of 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in Canada?
PlasticFellow currently lists 43 source-backed programme profiles in Canada at 33 institutions in 13 locations. This is a verified-source list, not a census of every hospital offering training.
What types of plastic surgery training are available in Canada?
Listed formats: clinical fellowship (41), hybrid clinical and research (1), research fellowship (1). The most represented focus areas are microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, hand, breast reconstruction, peripheral nerve. Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.
Can international surgeons apply for fellowships in Canada?
Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules in Canada decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what the official source publishes; confirm current intake and eligibility directly with the programme before applying.
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