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Marc Jeschke, MD, PhD
Burn programme and research leader — fellowship advert
McMaster University / Hamilton Health Sciences
The June 2023 fellowship advert identifies him as the programme and research leader. McMaster’s faculty pages document his university appointment; his exact current fellowship-director title is not separately asserted.
Official institution or surgeon biography ↗Profile reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Total Burn Care — Acute and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Marc Jeschke, MD, PhD (programme and research leader named in the June 2023 advert)
- Evidence reviewed
- 17 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- McMaster University / Hamilton Health Sciences
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Total Burn Care — Acute and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Hamilton General Hospital training integrates acute burn surgery, critical care, secondary reconstruction, scar laser treatment and rehabilitation. The advert dates from June 2023 and establishes programme details rather than a current funded vacancy.
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Duration
- 12 months
- Clinical participation
- Supervised clinical and operative training; confirm local registration, privileges and the permitted level of independent practice.
- International applicants
- The advert explicitly addresses international graduates: Ontario PEAP of 4–12 weeks, with CPSO documentation completed beforehand. Visa applicants must submit an intention-to-return-home letter; confirm current rules.
- Funding
- No stipend is specified. Applicants with secured external funding must document the source and amount.
- Application timing
- Historical advert describes recurring 31 March and 30 September deadlines for January and July starts the following year; no specific current cycle is confirmed.
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Programme listed; next available appointment and current vacancy are not confirmed.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completed general or plastic surgery residency and eligibility for the specialty board examination; interest in burns, trauma and critical care. Confirm current Ontario registration and PGME entry requirements.
Published training
- Medical and operative management of acute burns
- Burn critical care
- Post-burn reconstruction
- CO2 laser management of hypertrophic scars
- Rehabilitation and follow-up
- Clinical teaching and supervised research
Application route
Submit the PGME fellowship application and supporting documents; eligible applications are forwarded for programme selection before an institutional offer.
Published application documents
- PGME fellowship application
- Curriculum vitae
- Specialty certificate or equivalent
- Certified medical degree
- Certified transcripts
- External-funding evidence if applicable
- Intention-to-return-home form for visa applicants
Published contact note: Vanesa Kastrati: kastratv@mcmaster.ca
Official society listing · Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Official sources
- Official McMaster fellowship advert hosted by CSPS — June 2023 ↗
- Official Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons fellowship directory ↗
- Marc Jeschke, MD, PhD — Official institution or surgeon biography ↗
Source review: 17 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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