Infectious diseases (Pediatric) fellowships in Canada

Compare 8 infectious diseases fellowships in Canada, including Toronto, Calgary, Halifax. See eligibility, visa, funding and deadlines with official links.

25% accept international graduates and 38% describe a visa route; typical length 2 years. 6 institutions, mostly in Toronto, Calgary and Halifax. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.

Frequently asked questions

How many infectious diseases fellowships are there in Canada?

8 listings at 6 institutions.

Can international medical graduates apply?

2 of 8 say they accept international applicants and 3 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.

When are the next application deadlines?

Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Fellowship (International Trainees) (The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto): 8 Jan 2027.

Compare programme details

Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.

Showing 8 of 8 recorded programmes, sorted by programme name. These are not confirmed open vacancies.
ProgrammeDurationEligibilityApply and deadlineParticipant costsPay and funding
Infectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Toronto / The Hospital for Sick Children
Duration
2 years for the international clinical fellowship.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

University of Toronto / SickKids Paediatric Infectious Diseases subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ.

Eligibility
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
The division offers a clinical fellowship to international trainees planning to develop paediatric infectious diseases practice in their home country.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

University of Toronto / SickKids Paediatric Infectious Diseases subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ.

Application method
Subspecialty residents apply through CaRMS. Clinical fellows apply directly using the online SickKids fellowship application.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

University of Toronto / SickKids Paediatric Infectious Diseases subspecialty programme. Tracks are identified where they differ.

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Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Fellowship (International Trainees)The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto
Duration
2 years
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Eligibility
International trainees planning to advance paediatric infectious diseases in their home countries
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International applicants
Specifically designed for international trainees
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Application method
Online REDCap application
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Documents
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Deadline
8 January 2027 (for July 2028 start)
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Funding
Sponsorship from home institution/government; limited locally funded positions
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Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship FellowshipUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital
Duration
Not stated on official page
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Eligibility
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Institution policy: medical degree acceptable to the CPSA; completed residency (in Canada or elsewhere) acceptable to the supporting department; pursuing advanced training beyond residency certification; must meet all CPSA requirements (credentials of non-Canadian graduates verified via Physiciansapply.ca)

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International applicants
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Institution policy: International medical graduates accepted as International Clinical Fellows or Sponsored Fellows if they hold a CPSA-acceptable medical degree, completed residency, verify credentials via physiciansapply.ca, meet CPSA English-language requirements and obtain a work permit; funding must come from a PGME-approved source

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Application method
Contact the program director listed on the University of Calgary PGME fellowship programs page (Dr. Joseph Vayalumkal)
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clinical fellows must be funded by a PGME-approved source (department/AHS/sponsoring government, hospital or university - no personal funds), with stipend at least equivalent to PGY1 under the Alberta Resident Physician Agreement

Institution policy
Funding
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Institution policy: No PGME funding; clinical fellows must be funded by a PGME-approved source (department/AHS/sponsoring government, hospital or university - no personal funds), with stipend at least equivalent to PGY1 under the Alberta Resident Physician Agreement

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Pediatric Infectious Disease ProgramUniversity of Manitoba / Children's Hospital, Health Sciences Centre
Duration
2 years
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Eligibility
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International applicants
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CaRMS
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases FellowshipDalhousie University / IWK Health
Duration
2 years
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Eligibility
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Unverified
International applicants
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital
Duration
2 years.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UBC Division of Infectious Diseases, exact paediatric fellowship at BC Children’s Hospital.

Eligibility
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
The division identifies home-country-funded visa trainees and a BC Children’s First Responder-funded clinical fellowship route aimed primarily at international medical graduates.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UBC Division of Infectious Diseases, exact paediatric fellowship at BC Children’s Hospital.

Application method
The division describes a Royal College route through CaRMS, a home-country-funded visa trainee route, and a BC Children’s First Responder-funded clinical fellowship route.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UBC Division of Infectious Diseases, exact paediatric fellowship at BC Children’s Hospital.

Documents
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For UBC postgraduate fellow appointments, provide a letter from your home-country specialty college and proof of completed specialty examinations, with notarized translations where applicable.

Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

UBC Postgraduate Medical Education institution-wide policy for candidates appointed as postgraduate fellows, as linked by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinical fellowship brochure.

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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramDalhousie University / IWK Health Centre
Duration
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Eligibility
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International applicants
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Department states international medical graduates whose countries have a training agreement with Dalhousie may be accepted, applying through the Dalhousie Visa Trainee office (visaimgdesk@dal.ca)

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Application method
Canadian graduates via CaRMS; visa trainees via visaimgdesk@dal.ca; program director Dr. Jeannette Comeau
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital
Duration
2 years
Unverified
Eligibility
Not stated on sister directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
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International fellowship applicants must first be reviewed by the university’s International Medical Graduate office. The programme assesses capacity each academic year and advises applicants through that office or their sponsor.

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

University of Calgary / Alberta Children’s Hospital Pediatric Infectious Diseases subspecialty training; programme-specific page.

Application method
The Canadian residency route refers applicants to CaRMS. International fellowship enquiries must go first to imgapps@ucalgary.ca for university review.
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12
Evidence scope

University of Calgary / Alberta Children’s Hospital Pediatric Infectious Diseases subspecialty training; programme-specific page.

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Calgary 2

CANPediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship FellowshipUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital · Calgary, CanadaClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational applicants consideredVisa routeCANPediatric Infectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Calgary / Alberta Children's Hospital · Calgary, CanadaClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational applicants considered

Halifax 2

CANPediatric Infectious Diseases FellowshipDalhousie University / IWK Health · Halifax, CanadaClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverifiedCANPediatric Infectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramDalhousie University / IWK Health Centre · Halifax, CanadaClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route

Toronto 2

CANInfectious Diseases Subspecialty ProgramUniversity of Toronto / The Hospital for Sick Children · Toronto, CanadaClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverifiedCANPaediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Fellowship (International Trainees)The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto · Toronto, CanadaClinical fellowshipDeadline published — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route

Vancouver 1

CANPediatric Infectious Diseases FellowshipUniversity of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital · Vancouver, CanadaClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Winnipeg 1

CANPediatric Infectious Disease ProgramUniversity of Manitoba / Children's Hospital, Health Sciences Centre · Winnipeg, CanadaClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified