Official profile
Biography and background
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
Published roles
Roles in plastic surgery training
Each role below keeps the wording of its official source and the date it was reviewed. Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
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
University of Saskatchewan — Ophthalmology (Saskatoon hospitals and Saskatoon Eye Surgeons) · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Programme leadership page →Programme snapshot
About the Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
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.
- Format: Clinical fellowship, One or two years. High-volume functional and cosmetic surgical experience with trauma and reconstructive consults, teaching duties and a required research project
- Who can apply: Completed or current accredited ophthalmology residency (Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or equivalent) and eligibility for a Saskatchewan educational or independent licence.
- International applicants: Applicants must be eligible for an educational or independent licence from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Saskatchewan; visa support is not confirmed
- Funding: The outline says fellows can expect the equivalent salary of their training year, subject to University of Saskatchewan policy
- Intake and dates: Start dates of 1 July or 1 October Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme (Programme listed — intake not confirmed).
- How to apply: 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.
Programme details reviewed 31 Oct 2026. Full programme page → · University of Saskatchewan Ophthalmology — Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship outline (PDF) ↗
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programmes, not a complete clinical biography or list of credentials.
Official sources
- Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Portrait source: official page or image ↗.
Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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