Fellowships
Reconstructive Microsurgery
DURATION OF TRAINING
6 months
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
The Section of Plastic Surgery at the University of Manitoba offers one of the most intensive Reconstructive Microsurgical fellowships in North America. With more than 450 free flaps completed per year, a single fellow operates on 150 to 200 flaps during their 6 month fellowship. The Plastic Surgery Section is in the unique position to provide all micro-vascular reconstruction within our province, thus ensuring a vast diversity of reconstruction patients. More than 350 perforator flaps per year for breast, hand, neck, lower extremity, upper extremity and trunk reconstructions, making perforator flaps the most frequently performed reconstruction operation at our main hospital.
The breath of perforator flaps performed includes: DIEP, SIEA, TUG, SGAP, IGAP, TAP, ALT, DCIA, lumbar artery and “free style” perforator flaps. Muscle flaps for function reconstructions are total nasal reconstruction routinely use pre-laminated flaps and ascending helical rim free flaps.
While the emphasis of the fellowship is on micro-vascular reconstruction, all types of complex reconstruction takes place and complement the fellowship immensely. The fellow will be integrated into the residency program which currently includes 10 residents, 4 physician assistants and 15 plastic surgery attendings. The majority of the fellow’s time will be spent with the 2 attendings with exposure to all others during micro-vascular cases. The fellow will be paid at a PGY level 6 in the University of Manitoba and will be funded to attend one micro-vascular or general reconstructive plastic surgery conference during the fellowship. Research completed during the fellowship and accepted for presentation will have presentation expenses covered.
TRAINING LOCATION(S)
Health Sciences Center and Maples Surgical Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications should be received at least one year in advance. Potential Start dates are January 1 or July 1 each year.
Fellowship Program Director
Dr. Edward Buchel
Program Contact/Administrator:
Email: surg.fellowships@umanitoba.ca
AE108-820 Sherbrooke Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Aesthetic Fellowship
DURATION OF TRAINING
6 months
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
The Section of Plastic Surgery at The University of Manitoba is offering a six-month clinical fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics starting July 1, 2022. The deadline to receive applications is February 1, 2022.
The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship will encompass the entire spectrum of aesthetic surgery including primary and revision breast surgery, body contouring (including post-bariatric surgery), facial rejuvenation surgery, rhinoplasty, female cosmetic genital surgery, as well as urological male aesthetic surgery. Experience with the newest technologies for minimally invasive and non-surgical skin tightening and fat reduction will also be provided.
The Fellow will also gain significant experience in medical aesthetics including all hyaluronic acid injectables, neuro-modulators, skin care, and aesthetic lasers. Practice and business management in aesthetic surgery will also be provided. The Fellow will work on a daily basis with plastic surgeons Dr. Avi Islur, Dr. Ryan Mitchell, and Dr. Michal Brichacek. Aesthetic urology and gynecology will be provided by Dr. Premal Patel and Dr. Heather Diamond. The primary site of the fellowship will be The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic and Surgery Centre, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Salary is provided at a PGY6 level and there are no call requirements outside the clinic.
A formal education program will be provided to the Fellow through didactic lectures and case conferences. The Fellow is expected to participate in the aesthetic education of the University of Manitoba Plastic Surgery Residents at academic half-days and journal clubs. The Fellow is encouraged to participate in clinical research during their training. Fellows will have the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Interested applicants are expected to have successfully completed residency training in Plastic Surgery in Canada or the US and must be eligible for licensure by The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM). Interested applicants should send a current CV, a personal statement outlining your interest in pursuing aesthetic surgery training (limit 500 words) and 3 letters of reference (1 from Resident Program Director or Plastic Surgery Department/Section Chair is preferred). Application materials should be emailed to the fellowship director, Dr. Avi Islur.
Fellowship Program Director:
Dr. Avi Islur
Contact:
Dr. Avi Islur
The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic and Surgery Centre
1851 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3N 1Z2
Phone: (204)-885-1419, Email: drislur@thefirstglance.ca