Programme leadership profile

Antoine Eskander — Fellowship Director

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship

University of Toronto — Department of Otolaryngology (Sinai Health, Sunnybrook and University Health Network) · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Leadership as published
Antoine Eskander — Fellowship Director
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20 Oct 2026

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Training context

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Associated training route

Clinical fellowship

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship

A head and neck surgical oncology fellowship, established in 1997, in which four of the clinical tracks combine ablative and reconstructive training across Toronto hospitals. Training includes microvascular reconstruction alongside ablative, robotic, endocrine and skull base surgery; plastic surgery residency graduates are among eligible applicants.

Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Duration
1 year, with an option for a two-year programme
Clinical participation
Clinical fellowship with backup call roughly one night or weekend in seven and at least one research project
International applicants
Foreign medical graduates are accepted; clinical fellows need CPSO licensure, which requires specialist recognition in the previous jurisdiction
Funding
At least the salary of a PGY3 resident
Application timing
Applications due 1 May of the application year; decisions by 15 June

Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Six clinical positions (four via the AHNS Advanced Training Council match, two outside it) and one research position

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Board-eligible graduates of ACGME-accredited otolaryngology, general surgery or plastic surgery residencies, and Canadian graduates; CPSO licensure is required for clinical fellows.

Published training

  • Combined ablative and reconstructive tracks with three four-month rotations across sites
  • Microvascular and reconstructive surgery
  • Robotic, endocrine and skull base surgery (skull base at Toronto Western Hospital)
  • Weekly interdisciplinary tumour board and monthly education seminar

Application route

Through the American Head and Neck Society match, with some candidates selected outside it; applicants from certain Gulf countries apply through their sponsoring agency to the Post MD Education Office.

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Official institution page · Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026

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