Fellowship in Epilepsy Neurosurgery

Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto

Toronto Western Hospital 

Program Duration & Structure:

This is a one-year clinical fellowship. Fellows will focus on advanced epilepsy surgery, within multidisciplinary clinical‑research settings, participating in didactic activities and immune to a potential research path. Training components are consistent with other neurosurgical fellowships (University Health Network).

Scope of Training:

• Pre‑surgical evaluation including video EEG monitoring and functional imaging
• Surgical treatments: resective epilepsy surgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and other neuromodulatory approaches
• Participation in multidisciplinary case conferences with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and allied health professionals (Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic)

Affiliated Institutions & Collaborations:

• Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)
• Krembil Research Institute

Faculty

Dr. Taufik A. Valiante, MD, PhD, FRCS – Co‑Director, Epilepsy Program

Dr. Suneil Kalia – co‑faculty for epilepsy alongside the stereotactic team (University Health Network)

Application Procedure and Eligibility

Please submit the following to Caitlin Ragell (caitlin.ragell@uhn.ca).

• CV
• Letters of reference (3)
• Proposed start date
• Proposed duration of fellowship
• Details of any self-funding for the fellowship
• Proof of completion of a neurosurgery residency and eligibility for Canadian licensure

Contact Information:

For more information or to formally apply, please submit complete applications to Caitlin Ragell (caitlin.ragell@uhn.ca).