Application Process
Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship Matched Positions
The Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship is offered to two individuals each year. The Fellowship begins in August each year and applications open in January of the preceding year.
The eligibility requirements are:
- Individuals who are eligible to take, or have passed the written and oral examinations in General Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and/or The American Board of Surgery
- Individuals with equivalent qualifications from countries other than Canada or the U.S.A. will also be considered
- The University of Toronto requires that applicants from non-English or French-speaking countries pass the TOEFL examinations before beginning a Fellowship
- International applicants must be eligible for an Educational License from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO – http://www.cpso.on.ca/Physicians/Registration/Requirements)
Our Transplant Fellowship is highly competitive. Two important considerations in our evaluation criteria are:
- Evidence of excellent clinical and surgical skills, as assessed through letters of reference and/or performance during a clinical elective in Transplantation and/or HPB Surgery at the Toronto General Hospital.
- The academic potential of the candidate, as evidenced by his/her advanced degrees held, grants captured, and peer-reviewed publication record as well as references and when applicable, the offer of an academic position upon completion of the Fellowship.
Entry into the Transplant Fellowship is through the yearly match of applicants to the ASTS-accredited Transplant Fellowships. Our Abdominal Organ Transplant Fellowship Program participates in the North American match which is conducted by the ASTS, and run by SF Match.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | January 15, 2025 |
| Applications Close | February 12, 2025 |
| Interview Offers | TBD |
| Interviews | TBD |
| Rank Order List Certification Deadline | June 11, 2025 |
| Match Day | June 18, 2025 |
We offer 2 ASTS-accredited positions each year and we interview 6 – 8 applicants. To be considered for an interview, you must register with the SF Match in Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
We also recommend that you visit the ASTS website for a description of all the other Transplant Fellowships in North America.
HPB Matched Positions
Our HPB Surgical Oncology Fellowship is matched through the Fellowship Council. Please note that as the SFMatch and the Fellowship Council matches are concurrent (and the match is binding), applicants cannot apply to both Fellowships at the same time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | Dec. 2, 2024 |
| Applications Close and Letters of Recommendation Deadline | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Interview Offers | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| Rank Order List Entry Opens | May 1, 2025 |
| Interviews | TBD |
| Rank Order List Certification Deadline | May 16, 2025 |
| Match Day | June 24, 2025 |
For additional information regarding applications to our HPB Fellowship, please visit our HPB Surgical Oncology Fellowship website.
As the matches for the Transplant and HPB Fellowship run concurrently, please note that you cannot apply to both Fellowships simultaneously.
Paul Greig International Positions
In addition to the matched Fellowship positions in Transplant and HPB Surgery, we offer a joint Fellowship position in HPB & Transplantation. Like the matched positions, this is a 2-year Fellowship that offers training that can be tailored to the successful applicant’s preference with an emphasis on HPB or Transplant. Certification of completion of the Fellowship will come from the University of Toronto; however, the graduating Fellow will not qualify for ASTS or AHPBA certification.
The next available non-matched position in HPB & Transplantation begins January 1, 2026. Applications for this position are now open.
We offer one Paul Greig International position every two years, and the next cycle of applications will open in the fall of 2024.
Application FAQ
I am a board-certified surgeon from outside North America. Can I apply?
Yes.
I am from outside North America. Do I require the USMLE or ECFMG examinations?
No, in Canada neither USMLE nor ECFMGs are required. Your training will be assessed and must be approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). For details see the CPSO’s Registration Applications and Forms page.
What licence will I require?
Upon acceptance to the Fellowship, your training will be assessed and must be approved by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario ( http://www.cpso.on.ca ) This is an extensive process that takes over 6 months.
Are there any Visa requirements?
Non-Canadians will require a VISA to enter, work and study in Canada.