Fellowship Programs

Fellowship Programs: How to Apply/FAQ

APPLICATION

Fellowship Applications

 Sponsored fellowships  The University of Calgary welcomes both domestic and international fellows who receive funding from external sponsoring agencies with an active educational contract with the PGME office. The PGME office will process applications submitted directly by the sponsoring agency. 

More information: Sponsored Trainees | POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION | Cumming School of Medicine | University of Calgary

Applicants from sponsored countries, who do not follow the sponsorship application process as above, will be deleted. There are no exceptions. 

General fellowship applicants:

A COMPLETE application consists of the following:

  1. Completed on-line application form
  2. Curriculum Vitae (PDF format)
  3. Personal Letter, outlining interest and suitability towards a specific radiology subspecialty program. (PDF format)
  4. Three (3) Letters of Reference received directly from referee.  The letters should be from practicing physicians who know the applicant well.  Preferably at least one of the letters should be from the applicant's current or past residency program director (if the applicant is still in residency or within 5 – years of completion of residency). If the time lapsed has been beyond 5 years of finishing residency, at least one of the letters should be from the applicant's current division head/lead. Letters of Reference should be on official institutional/professional letterhead, addressed to the appropriate program director, signed by referee, PDF format, emailed by the REFEREE or their designate to radiology.fellowship@ucalgary.ca  Subject line: candidate name and fellowship (eg. last, first - MSK)

Frequently asked Questions

What happens to COMPLETE applications?

  • COMPLETE applications will be sent to the appropriate radiology subspecialty committee for further assessment. After this stage, the subspecialty committee's will decide upon whether or not to grant the applicant an interview.
  • Once interviews are completed and the subspecialty committee has met, applicants will be advised of decisions of offer or rejection.
  • Rejected applicants who are not offered an interview can reapply, however, the entire application must be resubmitted using the web application form as we do not store rejected applications or reference letters for candidates who are not offered interviews.
  • Rejected applicants who have completed an interview  or those who have declined an offer of a fellowship position will be able to reapply without resubmission of reference letters but are required to resubmit the web application form with updated CV and Personal Letter as long as the reapplication is made within 2 years of the original submission.  Beyond this time period, an entirely new application with resubmission of reference letters is required.
  • Successful applicants who are offered a fellowship position will be notified in writing and will be given a limited time frame to accept or decline the offer.
  • Once written confirmation of acceptance of the fellowship position is received, applications will be submitted to Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) at the University of Calgary. The PGME office will provide further instructions regarding making an application for a work permit, educational licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and applying for liability coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).       

Are there application deadlines?

  • The University of Calgary Radiology Fellowship program has different deadlines for Canadian Medical Graduates and International Medical Graduates because of the amount of time required to process applications with respect to work-permits and CPSA licensure and offers are made on a rolling basis for fellowship program start times of July 01 for a given year.
  • For applicants who are graduates of Canadian Medical Schools and Canadian Residency programs, applications should be received at least 10-12 months prior to July 01 of the year for which the application is being made.
  • For applicants who are graduates of International Medical Schools and International Residency programs, applications should be received at least 18-24 months prior to July 01 of the year for which the application is being made.
  • Offers of admission to the University of Calgary Radiology Fellowship Program are made on a rolling basis, hence those who apply early are at an advantage over those who apply later in the application cycle.

Is proof of English Language Proficiency required?

Yes. Candidates whose medical school education is not primarily in English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. 

CPSA requirements for licensure:

  • The IELTS Academic – completed within the 24 months before submitting their application to CPSA, achieving a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components in a single report.
  • The OET Medicine examination – completed within the 24 months before submitting their application to CPSA, achieving a minimum grade of B in each component in a single test.

  • The CELPIP General examination – completed within the 24 months before submitting their application to CPSA, achieving a minimum score of 9 in each component in a single test.

    Refer to https://cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/english-language-proficiency/ for details. 

Can one apply to multiple fellowship programs?

Yes, applications to two (2) fellowship programs can be made. Applicants should include a separate cover letter for each application outlining the candidate’s suitability and interest towards a particular subspecialty radiology fellowship program is required for each radiology subspecialty for which an application is being made. 

 

Fellowship Funding

Fellow Applicants:

Fellow applicants and non-Canadian neuroradiology fellowship applicants are funded through the Diagnostic Radiology program educational endowment provided by EFW Radiology. Current 25/26 salary is $94,605/annum.

Self Funding:

The University of Calgary does not allow for Self Funded Fellows. 

Canadian Applicants to Residency:

Canadian applicants to the neuroradiology residency program will receive ministry funding, as per the PARA agreement. Canadian applicants to all other fellowships will receive program funding. 

Sponsorship funding:  

All applicants from sponsorship countries must have a signed financial guarnatee provided to the post graduate medical education office. Application Submission: Applications must be submitted directly to their sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization advises the Office of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) of your application. Only applications from a sponsoring organization, that have an existing educational contract with the University of Calgary, will be reviewed.