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Published role and affiliation
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- Leadership as published
- Dr Ronen Avram (Fellowship Director)
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
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Training context
Published programme focus
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Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Microsurgery and Oncologic Reconstruction Fellowship
A 12-month fellowship in microvascular and implant-based breast reconstruction and free and pedicled flap reconstruction of the extremities, abdomen and perineum, with head and neck reconstruction possible according to interest. The document expects more than 75 free flaps and about 150 implant-based breast reconstructions, at least one significant clinical research paper, and teaching of residents.
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Duration
- 12 months, beginning 1 July
- Clinical participation
- Multi-site fellowship at Hamilton Health Sciences (Juravinski Hospital and Hamilton General) and St. Joseph's Healthcare; typically 3 to 4 operating days and 2 to 3 half-day clinics per week; no formal on-call requirement, but participation in urgent after-hours microsurgical cases is expected
- International applicants
- Clinical fellows must be eligible for a certificate authorising postgraduate education from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), which requires recognition as a specialist in the applicant's jurisdiction; non-Canadians must supply a passport copy, translations of qualifications and a letter of intent to return to their home country
- Funding
- The applicant is responsible for securing funding or sponsorship; eligible candidates may obtain funding through clinical billings, and salary level is equivalent to PGY-6 in Ontario
- Application timing
- Not stated on the cited programme document
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Not stated on the cited programme document
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Eligibility for a CPSO certificate authorising postgraduate education; expected competence in basic recipient vessel harvest, breast implant procedures, axial-pattern flap elevation and microsurgical anastomoses
Published training
- Microvascular and implant-based breast reconstruction
- Free and pedicled flap reconstruction of the extremities, abdomen and perineum
- Head and neck reconstruction according to the fellow's interest
- Replants and peripheral nerve injuries at a level 1 trauma centre
- At least one significant clinical research paper and resident teaching
Application route
Complete the McMaster postgraduate application form and submit a CV, medical degree and reference letters; applications are emailed to the programme coordinator with a letter of interest and CV, and reference letters are requested after review.
Published application documents
- McMaster postgraduate application form
- Up-to-date CV
- Medical degree
- Letter of interest
- Reference letters (requested after review)
Published contact note: Jennifer Koch, Residency Program Coordinator, plasted@mcmaster.ca, (905) 521-2100 ext. 73962; questions to Dr Avram at avramr@mcmaster.ca (as printed in the cited document)
Official institution page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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