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Critical Care fellowships in Canada

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Compare 5 critical care training profiles in Canada: pathway, training exposure and source-reported application information.

5 programme & reference profiles. Published information may describe an earlier cycle; confirm availability with the official source.

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These alphabetical examples have dated source checks for duration, eligibility and application route. They are a selection from this collection; capacity and application links do not establish an open place.

ProgrammeDurationEntry requirementsHow to apply
McGill University Health Centre

Canada · Clinical fellowship

Adult Cardiac Anesthesia 1 year; Pediatric Anesthesia 1 year (a 2-year clinical and research option also listed); Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain 1 year; Clinical Pain Medicine 1 year; Pediatric Acute Pain/Anesthesia 1 year; Pediatric Chronic Pain 1 year.

Official source · 2026-11-02

Via PGME admissions page: medical degree from a school in the FAIMER directory; recognized specialist with Board/College certificate (European Board certificates not accepted); eligible for Collège des médecins du Québec training card. Clinical Pain Medicine is stated as open to all Royal College specialties incl. Family Medicine.

Official source · 2026-11-02

All applications go through the McGill Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) online application; the department how-to-apply page links to PGME admissions. Contact pgcoordinator.med@mcgill.ca.

Official source · 2026-11-02

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Burns Anaesthesia Fellowship

Canada · Clinical fellowship

1 year

Official source · 2026-10-31

The host requires English fluency, CPSO educational licensing/assessment and malpractice insurance.

Official source · 2026-10-31

Apply using the intake-specific form at least 15 months in advance, with CV, letter of intent and independently sent references.

Official source · 2026-10-31

University Health Network / University of Toronto

Canada · Clinical fellowship

Adult cardiovascular (TGH): 12 months (about 9 months OR, 3 months CVICU, about 6 weeks TEE). General: fellowships typically 6 months to 2 years, max 3, one year recommended

Official source · 2026-11-02

Anesthesia exams completed and registered with regulator; at least 5 years of anesthesia training/experience at an academic centre; 1-2 years staff experience strongly advised; current ACLS; English test (IELTS 7.0 each component, OET-Medicine B, or CELPIP-General 9) within 24 months if applicable. General page: at least 30 months clinical anesthesia training and certification exams passed in home country

Official source · 2026-11-02

Online application through the University of Toronto platform (general page: apply to the coordinator at each hospital, ideally 18-24 months ahead); shortlisted candidates asked for references and interview; University of Toronto participates in the NRMP match with SOAP restriction

Official source · 2026-11-02

University of Toronto / Toronto General Hospital (Adult Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Critical Care)

Canada · Clinical fellowship

12 months (about 9 months OR, 3 months CVICU)

Official source · 2026-11-11

All required anesthesia exams completed, regulator registration, at least 5 years' academic anesthesia training/experience, valid ACLS, English proof if needed

Official source · 2026-11-11

Online via pass.postmd.utoronto.ca

Official source · 2026-11-11

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Clinical fellowship

University Health Network / University of Toronto

Toronto, Canada
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Regional Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Transplant Anesthesia · Critical Care · Obstetric Anesthesia
Duration
Adult cardiovascular (TGH): 12 months (about 9 months OR, 3 months CVICU, about 6 weeks TEE). General: fellowships typically 6 months to 2 years, max 3, one year recommended
Deadline
Online form closes 12 months before start; Jan 2027 and Jul 2027 closed, Jan 2028 and Jul 2028 listed as open (page also says starts are Feb and Aug, an internal inconsistency)
Funding
Travel grants for research presentations at eligible North American meetings; no stipend stated
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Clinical fellowship

McGill University Health Centre

Montreal, Canada
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Pediatric Anesthesia · Regional Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Critical Care
Duration
Adult Cardiac Anesthesia 1 year; Pediatric Anesthesia 1 year (a 2-year clinical and research option also listed); Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain 1 year; Clinical Pain Medicine 1 year; Pediatric Acute Pain/Anesthesia 1 year; Pediatric Chronic Pain 1 year.
Deadline
2027-2028 admission year opened May 15, 2026; PGME states the deadline for most fellowship programs is September 1, 2026 (complete file). That date has already passed as of 2026-11-02; check next cycle.
Funding
Many fellowships (incl. Adult Cardiac, Regional, Neuroanesthesia, Obstetric) are marked as requiring candidates to secure funding; PGME says proof of non-profit funding is required, self-funding refused, minimum equivalent to R-1 salary (about 61,000 CAD per year) plus tuition and fees. Funding column is 'not stated' for Clinical Pain Medicine and the pediatric anesthesia fellowships.
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