Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program

Overview

A 1–2 year clinical research fellowship at the Juravinski Cancer Centre with streams in IMRT, HDR brachytherapy, VMAT and stereotactic radiotherapy across breast, GU, lung, oesophageal, head and neck, gynaecological, CNS and bone/oligometastatic sites. The one-year option allows enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology; the two-year option allows a Master's degree.

The programme

Focus

General radiation oncology (IMRT/VMAT, HDR brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy)

Training type

Clinical + research

Duration

1–2 years

Start

July 1, 2027

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Fellowship training is not recognised as training toward Royal College or CFPC certification (department fellowship page).

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed formal radiation oncology residency; must be eligible for a CPSO licence to practise in Ontario. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are considered first.

International applicants

Foreign graduates who have completed formal radiation oncology residency and can obtain an Ontario educational licence, work permit and visa may apply; Canadian citizens/permanent residents considered first.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Must be eligible for a CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) licence; educational licence for foreign graduates.

How to apply

Deadline

July 15, 2026 (for the July 1, 2027 position)

Application method

McMaster PGME fellowship application form plus CV, three reference letters (one from residency program director), covering letter with learning goals and project ideas, and medical school transcripts; contact Dr. Jeffrey Greenspoon c/o Kelly Edge (kedge@mcmaster.ca).

Funding

Funding

The PGME office does not provide funding for fellowship positions (department page); programme funding otherwise not stated.

Official sources