Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Training Program Director: Antoine Bouchard-Fortier, MD
The University of Calgary Surgical Oncology Program offers a two-year training program in Complex General Surgical Oncology; with a vision to create international leaders in Surgical Oncology.
The program includes a minimum of 16 months of clinical rotations through our Surgical Oncology services; core rotations are Colorectal, Adv GI, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Hepatobiliary (HPB) and Breast. Remaining time is offered with one-month rotations of Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Surgical Pathology. Integrated with research blocks equivalent to three months; plus, three to six months of electives.
The Division of Surgical Oncology includes 18 surgical oncologists who have general training as well as subspecialty interests in Head and Neck surgery, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Breast, Colorectal, Advanced GI recurrent tumors, HPB, and endocrine surgery. The Division works in close collaboration with surgical oncologists in thoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, head and neck surgery, orthopedic surgery, and plastic and minimally invasive surgery.
The cancer centre is an integrated institution with the University with training programs in radiation oncology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, psychosocial services, palliative oncology, and neuro-oncology training programs. Multidisciplinary clinics and multidisciplinary rounds are conducted in each disease site.
The new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Centre (The Arthur Child) opening 2024 offers extensive scope and integration of cancer care services and will be one of the most comprehensive centers in the world. Integrated research across the spectrum will further optimize care with focus on prevention, early detection, precision medicine and psychosocial care.
Electives may include palliative medicine, community surgical oncology, HPB, gastric cancer, sarcoma, oncoplastic breast surgery, head and neck surgery, or research and can take place either in Calgary or at other international centers.
Other electives are possible if discussed with the program director and approved. All rotations involve and emphasize interaction in the multidisciplinary team through multidisciplinary clinics, tumor boards, rounds and in the operating room.
In addition, fellows may be provided with financial support to attend pre-approved conferences and/or academic events.
Eligibility
We are looking for candidates that have shown a dedication to surgical oncology and an interest in research.
Applicants need to be a medical grad from Canada or an LCME accredited school in the USA and currently enrolled in their final year of the primary specialty, also in Canada and the USA.
We accept one fellow per year. Applicants are interviewed and ranked through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
Contact Information:
| Program Director: | Antoine Bouchard-Fortier, MD Associate Professor Department of Oncology and Surgery University of Calgary | |
| Address: | Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331 – 29 Street NW Calgary AB T2N 4N2 Canada | |
| Phone: | (403) 521-3810 | |
| Fax: | (403) 283-1651 | |
| Email: | ||
| Program Administrator | Mary Lynn Pedora | |
| Email: | MaryLynn.Pedora@albertahealthservices.ca | |
| Phone: | (403) 521-3810 | |
| Fax: | (403) 283-1651 | |