Clinical Anesthesia Fellowship Program

Applications for 2025 are now closed.
We will be accepting applications for July 2026 and January 2026 commencing May 1 2025.
Please ensure your Application is complete and contains all required documents as outlined under Application and Requirements.

 

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Fellowship Program Director – Dr. Osama Sefein

Welcome to the Fellowship Programs at the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

At the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of fellowship opportunities across 12 specialized programs. Our fellowships provide advanced training and immersive experiences in various subspecialties of anesthesia, preparing physicians for leadership roles in clinical care, research, and education.

With access to our three premier sites—University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, our fellows benefit from diverse, hands-on clinical exposure, advanced technology, and mentorship from leading experts in the field. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in in all areas of anesthesia, our programs are designed to foster excellence and innovation.

Join us in London, Ontario, and take the next step in your career with a fellowship that combines hands-on experience with academic excellence.

About Our Program

All Clinical Fellows are registered through Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Post Graduate Medical Education (PGE). You will have exposure to three unique hospital sites; University Hospital and Victoria Hospital of the London Health Sciences Centre, and St Joseph's Health Care London. However, you will be primarily working at one the sites depending on your fellowship of choice. You will also have access to a vast resource at Western Libraries. 

The duration of a fellowship is 12 months up to a maximum of two years. An extension of a Fellowship longer than two years must be discussed and approved by the Fellowship Program Committee. Candidates are encouraged to apply at least 18 months prior to the start date of the fellowship. Fellowship Applications are reviewed by the Fellowship Program Committee and each Program Director for each of the subspecialities. Hiring decisions are made by the Fellowship Program Director, with input from all members.    

Fellows are encouraged to be actively involved in resident, medical student and nursing education and are also expected to participate in anesthesia rounds. Fellows will have time allocated to attend specialty conferences. 

You are expected to participate in a Research Project for which you can get dedicated academic time. It can be an ongoing research project or a new proposal. The research project should be discussed with the Program Director(s) and he/she will arrange mentorship as needed.

I am looking forward to your application! 

View our Fellowship Program Brochure

NOTE:  Fellowship training IS NOT credited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons towards anesthesia specialty training in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements for Canadian and International Medical Graduates

  • Candidates must possess a medical degree from a University recognized by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
  • Candidates must have completed an anesthesia residency that is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
  • International Medical Graduates do not need to write additional exams, but must be approved by the PGE Office at Western University
  • English Language Requirement for IMGs: TOEFL-iBT required to achieve an overall score of no less than 93 with a minimum score of 24 in speaking; IELTS required to achieve a minimum score of 7 in each category. 
  • All non-Canadian trained anesthesiologists will be required to pass an assessment period taking place over the first 4 - 8 weeks in order to continue with the fellowship (‘PEAP’ – Pre-entry assessment period).
  • Please refer to the Application and Requirements page for a more detailed description
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