Orthodontic Fellowship (one year program)
The Division of Orthodontics at SickKids treats patients under the age of 18 with cleft lip and/or palate, craniofacial anomalies, significantly compromising medical conditions or medically diagnosed behaviour management problems. Staff Orthodontists all hold university appointments. See staff list.
The Fellow registers as a special student at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto and spends approximately half time with clinical responsibilities (treatment; consultations; on-call), and half time engaged in research.
Admission Requirement
All applicants must have completed a recognized program in Orthodontics, be proficient in English, eligible for an educational license with the RCDS(O) and be eligible to obtain a student work permit from Canadian Immigration.
Duration
One year
Application cut-off
The annual deadline for application is December 31.
Application method
Letter of intent addressed to:
Dr. Bryan Tompson, Director, Orthodontics The Hospital for Sick Children
, 555 University Avenue
, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8.
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation forwarded under separate cover (one must be from the course director or head of your graduate program).
Short listed candidates will be invited to an interview at The Hospital for Sick Children. A final decision on the successful candidate will be made by March 31.
Salary
The Hospital for Sick Children provides funding for this position. The annual salary is $45,000.00 plus benefits. Twenty days are provided for vacation in addition to statutory holidays.