Programme overview
What the official source supports
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.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Carson Schell
Fellowship Director
Photo: Saskatoon Eye Surgeons — Carson Schell official profile
Carson Schell directs the University of Saskatchewan oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship. His official practice biography describes ophthalmology training at Nassau University Medical Center followed by orbit and oculofacial plastic surgery training at the University of Calgary. His Saskatoon practice includes adult and paediatric orbital, lacrimal and oculofacial surgery.
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Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
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Neil Arnstead
Associate preceptor — otolaryngology / skull-base surgery
The programme explicitly names him as an associate preceptor. His parent specialty is otolaryngology, not ophthalmology; no fellowship directorship is inferred.
Photo: Avenue ENT — Neil Arnstead official profile
Neil Arnstead is an otolaryngologist named as an associate preceptor in the University of Saskatchewan oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship outline. His official clinic biography records medical education at Saskatchewan and otolaryngology residency in Toronto, followed by fellowship training in anterior skull-base surgery, rhinology and head and neck oncology. He contributes to multidisciplinary skull-base care.
Biography source ↗ · Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
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Luke Hnenny
Associate preceptor — neurosurgery
His skull-base programme leadership does not establish directorship of the oculofacial fellowship.
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery; Director, Saskatchewan Skull Base Program
Photo: University of Saskatchewan — Luke Hnenny official profile
Luke Hnenny is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Saskatchewan and an associate preceptor named in its oculofacial fellowship outline. His university profile records neurosurgical training at Saskatchewan, skull-base and cerebrovascular fellowship training at Oregon Health and Science University and complex spine training at Pittsburgh. He directs the Saskatchewan Skull Base Program.
Biography source ↗ · Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
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Rick Jaggi
Associate preceptor — otolaryngology / facial plastic surgery
His individual biography and credential table give different fellowship years, so no year is inferred. A separate facial plastics leadership statement does not make him director of this oculofacial fellowship.
Photo: University of Saskatchewan — Rick Jaggi official profile
Rick Jaggi is an associate professor of otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. The university’s oculofacial fellowship outline names him as an associate preceptor. His university biography records medical and otolaryngology training at Dalhousie and fellowship training in Auckland, including microvascular and reconstructive surgery.
Biography source ↗ · Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Profile page →Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Eyelid, orbital and lacrimal surgery in adults and children
- Facial trauma and reconstruction, including Mohs reconstruction collaboration
- Cosmetic blepharoplasty, brow lift, midface lift, neuromodulators, fillers and resurfacing
- Weekly academic conferences, resident teaching and a publishable research project
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completed or current accredited ophthalmology residency (Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or equivalent) and eligibility for a Saskatchewan educational or independent licence.
Application
Published application route
Email a CV, a letter of intent, three letters of reference (one from the residency programme director) and surgical logs to the fellowship address given in the outline.
Published application documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of reference
- Surgical logs
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Carson Schell, MD — Program Director · Leadership profile →
Contact note: fellowship@skeyesurgeons.com (application address published in the outline)
Sources and verification
Trace this profile
University of Saskatchewan Ophthalmology — Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship outline (PDF) ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 31 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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