Max Rady College of Medicine

Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology

The Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology at the University of Manitoba is a one-year program focusing on advanced clinical training in precision radiation therapy with focused training on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).

Patient undergoing radiation therapy.
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    Department

    • Department of Radiation Oncology

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    Expected duration

    • 1 year

Fellowship details

The Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology offers:

  • Opportunity to apply SBRT to selected cases with lung, spine, liver and prostate cancers.
  • Training in radiation oncology equipment including varian linear accelerators, high dose-rate and prostate brachytherapy suites, simulators and an orthovoltage unit. In addition to the use of SBRT, IMRT and IGRT, we also have a Gamma Knife Perfexion SRS unit.
  • An active work setting with approximately 3,500 consultations per year from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario encompassing a population of 1.3 million.
  • Collaboration with 16 radiation oncologists, 11 medical physicists and eight residents.
  • A PGY6 equivalent position within the department and an annual stipend according to PARIM guidelines.

Opportunities for collaborative research projects in clinical outcomes, translational research, physics, and epidemiology are also available.

Rotations

  • Approximately 40% of the fellow’s time is protected for research and program development.
  • The remaining 60% is dedicated to clinical experience in areas of mutual interest.
  • The fellow will have close collaboration with different disease site groups at CCMB.

Current opportunity

Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology

CancerCare Manitoba / University of Manitoba Department of Radiology

Section of Radiation Oncology
  • Term: Full-Time July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028

A one-year clinical fellowship position is available at The University of Manitoba in the section of Radiation Oncology located in CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB), starting July 2027.

About the Fellowship

  • Focus: Advanced clinical training in precision radiation therapy, particularly in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).
  • Our services: We offer SBRT for lung, spine, liver, and prostate cancers. We also offer Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) in brain metastases and CNS benign and malignant tumors.
  • Experience: Approximately 40% of the Fellow’s time will involve research and program development, with the remaining 60% dedicated to gaining clinical experience.
  • Clinical areas: Focus areas include Thoracic, Urological, and Gastrointestinal Oncology Disease Site Groups.
  • Research opportunities: Collaborative projects in clinical outcomes, translational research, physics, and cancer epidemiology are available, tailored to the Fellow’s interests.
  • Position: The Fellow will hold a PGY6 equivalent position within the Department of Radiology and will receive an annual stipend based on PARIM guidelines.

Facilities

  • The Department of Radiology’s section of Radiation Oncology and CCMB Radiation Oncology Program are housed in a state-of-the-art clinical outpatient and cancer research facility in Winnipeg on the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Health Sciences campus.
  • Equipment: Includes 7 Varian linear accelerators, high dose-rate and prostate brachytherapy suites, 2 simulators, and a new orthovoltage unit.
  • Technologies: We use IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, Gamma Knife Perfexion SRS, and an integrated electronic medical record system.

Department Overview

  • Patient care: We see approximately 3500 consultations annually from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, covering a population of 1.3 million.
  • Team: The department has sixteen radiation oncologists, eleven medical physicists, and seven residents.
  • Approach: Patients are seen within a multidisciplinary disease site group model.
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Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: August 30, 2026. Applications should be received 10-12 months in advance of the intended start date (July 1 annually).

Please note the Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology is currently accepting applications for 2027.

Applicants

You need to provide the following documents:

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae/resumé
  • Three recent reference letters
  • English Proficiency (IMG and Visa Sponsored Applicants)

International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

If you are an IMG, you must:

Additionally, submit ONE of the following documents (all test results must have been completed within the past 24 months): 

  • IELTS Academic Version:
    • Minimum score: 7.0 in each component (same sitting)
  • Occupational English Test – Medicine (OET-Medicine):
    • Minimum grade: B in each subset (same sitting)
  • CELPIP-General Test:
    • Minimum score: 9 in each skill (same sitting)

How to apply

  • Email the required application documents to: radiology.fellowships@umanitoba.ca.
  • Reference letters: Ensure that your reference letters are received within three weeks of your application submission. Please note that the department will not contact your referees to request these letters.

Successful candidates

Following receipt of your official letter of offer, you will be required to upload all necessary documentation to the physiciansapply.ca portal. Please be advised that this process involves associated fees, which are the responsibility of the candidate. Additional instructions will be provided at the time the offer is issued.

Important note for visa applicants

If you require a visa and are applying through a sponsoring agency, please follow these steps:

  1. Apply through your sponsoring agency: Your application should be directed through your home sponsoring agency.
  2. Send applications from sponsoring agencies: Forward these applications directly to sponsoredpgme@umanitoba.ca.

Interviews will be offered to select applicants based on the review of materials. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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