Ongoing, until positions are filled (please inquire about open spots)
Anticipated Start Date(s):
July 1
Number of position(s) per year:
15 (fifteen)
Description:

OVERVIEW OF THE FELLOWSHIP: The Unity Health Toronto Hospitalist Fellowship Program is a unique 12-month competitive training opportunity for both Canadian and International physicians who are graduates of a residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, to acquire advanced skills in the management of complex, hospitalized medical patients. In addition to caring for acutely-ill patients affected by multi-system disease or presenting with undifferentiated problems, excellence and compassion in treating inner city patients will be a focus. This includes the pharmacologic treatment of substance misuse and addictions, advanced discharge planning and mobilization of community supports for those experiencing homelessness, culturally-sensitive care, assessment and management of the frail elderly, and more. Trainees will have access to distinct learning by faculty who are experts in their field and will receive ample protected time and strong faculty mentorship for education, research, quality improvement, and leadership endeavors. Graduating fellows will have the necessary skills, experience, and confidence to practice independently anywhere in the world and will be highly sought after for permanent hospitalist positions in a faced-paced, diverse health care settings that may include urban, community, or rehabilitation sites.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS FELLOWSHIP:
This fellowship would be of benefit to physicians in practice or residents approaching graduation who are planning on working as a hospitalist anywhere in Canada and are seeking additional training in caring for complex medical inpatients. Fellows must be graduates from a recognized residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Relevancy and dates of most recent clinical practice will be considered as part of the selection process.
Please reach out to our Administrator for further details.
