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Pain Medicine fellowships in Canada

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Compare 12 pain medicine training profiles in Canada: pathway, training exposure and source-reported application information.

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

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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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Clinical fellowship

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Pediatric Anesthesia · Regional Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Obstetric Anesthesia
Details on the official page
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Clinical fellowship

University of Manitoba (HSC Winnipeg)

Winnipeg, Canada
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Thoracic Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Neuroanesthesia · Obstetric Anesthesia · Pediatric Anesthesia · Perioperative Medicine · Regional Anesthesia
Duration
Expected duration of 12–18 months
Deadline
The page states an application deadline of July 30 without a year; confirm the intake year with the department.
Funding
The page describes a competitive salary and gives no amount.
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Clinical fellowship

Universite Laval (Quebec City)

Quebec City, Canada
Pain Medicine · Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Thoracic Anesthesia · Ultrasound and Echocardiography
Duration
1 year (typically 1 July to 30 June; dates can be adjusted)
Deadline
Before 1 January, or 6 months before start date; results by 1 May or 3 months before start
Funding
Quebec-trained physicians paid by RAMQ subject to approval; physicians trained outside Quebec must secure own funding of at least CAD 45,000 per year (a program bursary may be possible, check with director); tuition applies to all trainees (amount not on page)
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Clinical fellowship

St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto)

Toronto, Canada
Trauma Anesthesia · Neuroanesthesia · Critical Care · Cardiothoracic Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Regional Anesthesia · Perioperative Medicine · Medical Education
Details on the official page
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Clinical fellowship

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto, Canada
Trauma Anesthesia · Neuroanesthesia · Obstetric Anesthesia · Regional Anesthesia · Pain Medicine · Ultrasound and Echocardiography · Medical Education · General Anesthesia
Duration
12 months
Deadline
Applications should be made at least 15 months in advance; the page lists July 2027, July 2028 and July 2029 intakes.
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