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Postgraduate Medicine Career Services

Residents and fellows

The Career Advising Team provides specific services to U of T postgraduate learners. Read each role description to understand what kind of support and perspectives you can expect. 

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Career Counsellors

Connect with Colleen O'Connor (left), Lucky Kalsi (centre) or Stephanie Karam (right) for personalized guidance on career development and professional planning specific to residency and fellowship stages.

Fellowship and subspecialty applications:

  • CV and personal statement reviews
  • Interview coaching and preparation

Work Search:

  • CV and cover letter/correspondence reviews
  • Interview preparation and coaching
  • Work search strategies (e.g., how to look for work, network)

Book via Veribook.

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Writing Specialist

Connect with Dr. Michael Cournoyea (PhD) for guidance on writing projects such as scholarly articles, applying for fellowships /subspecialty matches, or drafting public-facing materials.

  • Teaching and research dossiers
  • Personal statements for fellowship or other academic applications
  • Patient education or outreach materials

Book by emailing michael.cournoyea@utoronto.ca.

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Physician Career Leads

Connect with Dr. Laila Premji (left), Dr. Stacey Bernstein (right) or Dr. Osman Kahiye for for specialized insight into clinical career pathways and transitions.

  • Exploring subspecialties or fellowship options
  • Fellowship decisions and applications
  • Career navigation and transition to practice
  • Transitioning specialties or transferring residency programs
  • Considering withdrawal or career change

Book via the OLA Appointment Booking form or by emailing ola.reception@utoronto.ca

Osman

Faculty Career Lead for Black Learners

Connect with Dr. Osman Kahiye for career guidance tailored to the unique experiences of Black learners. 

This role is part of a broader vision to offer mentorship across the training spectrum and create space for dialogue in navigating medical training as a Black learner.

  • Career options
  • Fellowship application and interview preparation
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Guidance on navigating training environments
  • Work search

Book via the OLA Appointment Booking form or by emailing ola.reception@utoronto.ca