Anesthesia Simulation and Education (MSH)

Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH)

The Department of Anesthesia at Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, will offer a one- or two-year fellowship in Simulation and Medical Education.

Fellowship Overview

This fellowship aims to equip physicians with the expertise to conduct independent simulation and medical education research, fostering academic careers and leadership in the field.

The position is salaried and includes both research and clinical responsibilities. Fellows will have one dedicated non-clinical research day per week.

Mount Sinai Hospital is an academic centre of excellence affiliated with the University of Toronto, boasting a strong community of simulation researchers and peer reviewed funded educational research programs. Fellows will engage in training, teaching, and research in collaboration with:


Fellowship Objectives

Upon completion, fellows will be able to:

  1. Design, execute, and publish a simulation-based research project, including securing research grants.
  2. Contribute to ongoing large-scale research initiatives.
  3. Participate in the University of Toronto Anesthesia Simulation Journal Club.
  4. Present research at the Department’s annual research day.
  5. Showcase their work at national and international conferences.
  6. Engage in in-situ simulation training and develop expertise in simulation-based education design and debriefing.

 

Eligibility and Requirements 

Applicants must meet the University of Toronto's fellowship requirements Candidates should have: 

  • A minimum of 30 months of clinical anesthesia training.
  • Successfully passed all required certification exams for anesthesia in their home country.
  • Complete the requirements  for anesthesia fellowship applicants outlined in the departmental website The University of Toronto's Department of Anesthesia
  • Eligibility for registration with University of Toronto PGME office and post graduate medical education license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

 

Additional Considerations

  • American applicants are preferred to have passed ABA exams, though Board-Eligible candidates may be considered.
  • Preference is given to candidates within seven years of completing their training.
  • Applicants who have recently completed a three-year anesthesia program are encouraged to gain at least one year of independent practice or pursue an additional fellowship.

 

Clinical Responsibilities

Fellows will practice at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Department of Anesthesia, covering various subspecialties, including:

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • ENT
  • Orthopedics
  • Oncology
  • General Surgery
  • Urology
  • Ophthalmology


Begin Your Application

Applicants can apply using the online platform:

 

Direct Inquiries to:

Dr. Zeev Friedman
Director of Research
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave. | Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
P: 416-586-4800, ext. 5270
E: zeev.friedman@uhn.ca