Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship

Fellowship Title:

Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship

Division:

Neurology

Fellowship Type:

Clinical

Supervisor:

Dr. Sara Mitchell (primary); Rotating supervisors

Duration:

1-2 years (competency based)

Application Open and Close Date:

March 28, 2025 (applications after deadline MAY be considered)

Anticipated Start Date(s):

July 1

Number of position(s) per year:

4-5

Description:

Clinical Fellowship in Brain Medicine

The application deadline for July 2026 start date is March 28, 2025.

The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto is designed to address complex brain disorders with an interdisciplinary lens. The program provides successful trainees with integrated, cross-disciplinary skills to approach clinical and research questions related to complex brain diseases.

Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellows will focus on the assessment and treatment of impaired affect, behaviour, and cognition (ABC) in complex brain disorders. They will also explore the impact of these disorders on functional abilities, quality of life, and interpersonal relationships. The fellow will gain clinical exposure to multiple complementary disciplines including geriatric medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and psychiatry. During this fellowship, trainees will dedicate their time to clinical work (80%) alongside engagement with an academic project related to brain medicine.

Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellows have the opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned mentors and gain experience using cutting-edge clinical and research methods and technologies, including advanced neuroimaging, neuro-interventions, neuromodulation, genetics, fluid biomarkers, advanced clinical trials, and preclinical research.

The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship is a competency-based program that provides its fellows with interdisciplinary competencies that complement their postgraduate specialty training. Candidates must have completed a residency training program in one of: geriatric medicine (or care of the elderly), neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or psychiatry. Both Canadian and International Medical Graduates are welcome to apply. 

Selection Process

The Selection Panel is led by the Director of the Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship (Dr. Sara Mitchell) and the Associate Director (Dr. Sarah Levitt) along with the brain medicine steering committee guided by the principles of excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Funding

The successful applicants will receive a $90,000 CAD per year remuneration package, with access to apply for additional funding to support their scholarly work through the Azrieli Scholarship and Research Catalyst Grants.

Length of Fellowship

This is a competency, rather than a time-based, fellowship. Typically the fellowship is one year in duration (1-2 years range).

Any interested applicants should submit/upload their updated CV, MD and specialty certificate, a letter of intent indicating their interest in Brain Medicine, and the contact information of three references, one of which being their Residency Program Director, at: https://documents.med.utoronto.ca/Forms/FellowshipsApplication

Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will be accepted until March 28, 2025.

After an initial application review, you may be invited to an interview.

If you want more information please contact Dr. Sara Mitchell and the Brain Medicine Fellowship Program Administrator at:

sara.mitchell@sunnybrook.ca; brainmedicine@utoronto.ca; or Dr. Sarah Levitt at: sarah.levitt@uhn.ca;

Contact Name:

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Role:

Director, Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship

E-mail:

sara.mitchell@sunnybrook.ca