Clinical Research Radiation Oncology Fellowships BC Cancer and University of British Columbia – Radiation Therapy Program, Vancouver, BC Estimated Start Date: July1; Application Deadline: May29,2026; Duration: Usually 1year (versatile depending on Centre and candidate).

Benefits - Provincially coordinated model of care

- Access to large population‑based datasets
- Strong clinical trial infrastructure
- Expertise in stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy, adaptive radiotherapy, and clinical trial development
- Opportunities in outcomes research, quality improvement, health services research, medical education, health equity, and Indigenous cancer care Areas of Focus – Vancouver SABR for primary (liver, lung, prostate) and metastatic disease (all sites including spine), SRS, adaptive radiotherapy, brachytherapy.

Research is ongoing in the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, quality and safety, medical education, clinical trial development. All tumour sites are treated at this centre, including pediatrics. Individual tumour specific fellowships will be arranged based on applicant preference and clinical need.

Area of Focused Competency (AFC) in Brachytherapy The AFC Brachytherapy Program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada since 2021. Canadian graduates are eligible to apply. Training is offered in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Surrey/Abbotsford.

Over 50% of the training takes place in the brachytherapy suite/OR, where the trainee progressively takes on increasing responsibility. The programme also includes didactic and research components. Training in at least two of the following techniques is required: Prostate LDR brachytherapy, prostate HDR brachytherapy, gynecological intracavitary brachytherapy,



gynecological interstitial brachytherapy.

Fellowship Structure

Fellowships combine clinical practice with research. Most positions are one year in duration; start dates and length may be flexible depending on the centre and the candidate. Fellows are registered as post‑graduate trainees with the University of British Columbia and must be eligible for an educational license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed training in Radiation Oncology suitable to practice as a specialist in their home country and demonstrate prior academic or research productivity. Fellows must be eligible to obtain an educational license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. English proficiency is an important criterion for licensing; applicants whose primary language of medical education was not English may be required to demonstrate English proficiency in accordance with College requirements.

Preference is generally given to candidates who completed their radiation oncology residency within the past three years.

International

Applicants and Timeline Considerations International applicants who require a Canadian work permit must allow sufficient time for UBC processing.



UBC requires submission of complete fellowship documentation at least nine months prior to the intended start date when a work permit is required. This timeline begins after acceptance and document preparation, so international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications at least twelve months in advance of their desired start date.

While

July1 is the typical start date, flexibility may be possible depending on the centre and circumstances.

Application Process Applications to BC Cancer Radiation Oncology Fellowships are provincially coordinated.

Eligible applicants should submit

- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three referees
- A cover letter specifying the centre or centres of interest and area of focus All documents should be submitted to: ShelleyDutchin – [email protected] Fellowship Director Vancouver: Dr. Emma Dunne – [email protected] For province‑wide inquiries regarding the UBC/BC Cancer Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, applicants may also contact: Professor Robert Olson – Division Head, Radiation Oncology & Developmental Radiotherapeutics, UBC – [email protected] Employment Equity Statement PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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