Pediatric Urology
Paediatric Urology Observership (Division of Urology, SickKids)
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) / University of Toronto · Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦 Canada
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) / University of TorontoSickKids official website identityObserver placements in the SickKids Division of Urology, accepted for two-week periods throughout the year, arranged directly with the division office; observers have no University of Toronto status.
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Funding / salary
- Non-refundable observer credentialing fee of $175 (for terms over 2 days)
- Deadline
- No deadline published; confirm with the programme
- Clinical format
- Observational
About this programme
Paediatric Urology Observership (Division of Urology, SickKids) is an observership in pediatric urology hosted by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) / University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Observer placements in the SickKids Division of Urology, accepted for two-week periods throughout the year, arranged directly with the division office; observers have no University of Toronto status.
The directory lists 11 pediatric urology fellowship programmes in Canada and 122 programmes worldwide in this subspecialty, so use the comparison list below to see how this host's format, duration and eligibility differ.
What the host publishes: duration 2 weeks; funding Non-refundable observer credentialing fee of $175 (for terms over 2 days). Everything else should be confirmed directly with The Hospital for Sick Children before you plan travel, registration or funding.
Programmes in this subspecialty typically cover congenital anomalies, hypospadias, reflux, neurogenic bladder and reconstructive surgery in children; the host's own description above is the authority on what this particular post includes.
Applicant requirements
- Applicant eligibility
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
- Required documents
- Observer application form, signed confidentiality agreement, attestation form, up-to-date CV, copy of degree (officially translated if not in English), passport-size photo, immunization form for two-week observers
- International applicants
- Eligibility unclear
- Medical registration
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
- Language requirements
- English
- Visa information
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
How to apply
Submit all documents by email to Christine Hays (christine.hays@sickkids.ca) a few months before the start date; approval needed from Division Head, Department Chief, Occupational Health and Medical Affairs
Confirm the current intake, licensing, visa and employment requirements with the host. A programme listing does not establish an open position.
Curriculum & programme details
- Programme type
- Observership
- Subspecialty
- Pediatric Urology
- Training format
- Not stated on the host page; confirm with the programme
- Research component
- Not publicly listed
- Number of positions
- Not stated
Institution & faculty
Institution & faculty
Meet the programme.
Identities and portraits link to auditable official or attributable sources. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, accreditation or partnership.
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) / University of TorontoSickKids official website identityFaculty leadership and current intake details should be confirmed with the official programme.
Faculty leadership and current intake details should be confirmed with the official programme.
Supporting official evidence (1)
Sources checked 20 Oct 2026. Historical deadlines are retained as published and do not roll forward automatically.
- Primary programme source · Application route · Eligibility ↗https://uofturology.ca/education/undergraduate/observerships/
Compare with similar programmes
Pediatric Urology programmes in the same country come first, followed by the wider region. Each links to its own source-backed profile.
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship — Hospital for Sick Children / University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario · 🇨🇦 Canada · Clinical · 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship — University of Alberta · Division of Urology, Edmonton, Alberta · 🇨🇦 Canada · Clinical · 1 year · Verification required
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship — Western University · Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Ontario · 🇨🇦 Canada · Clinical · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship — McGill University, Montréal, Québec · 🇨🇦 Canada · Clinical · 1 or 2 years · Closed for the current cycle
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship — University of British Columbia · BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia · 🇨🇦 Canada · Clinical · 2 years · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
- Post-Residency Pediatric Urology Research Fellowship — Hospital for Sick Children / University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario · 🇨🇦 Canada · Research · 6 months–2 years · Programme listed, intake not confirmed
Frequently asked questions
What is Paediatric Urology Observership (Division of Urology, SickKids)?
Observer placements in the SickKids Division of Urology, accepted for two-week periods throughout the year, arranged directly with the division office; observers have no University of Toronto status. It is listed as a observership programme in pediatric urology at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was last checked against the host's page on 20 Oct 2026.
Is this a clinical fellowship, a research post or an observership?
UroFellow classifies it as observership with clinical format "Observational". Observation does not by itself include permission to treat patients; confirm permitted activities in writing.
How long does it last?
The host describes the duration as: 2 weeks.
What is the application deadline?
No deadline is published on the host page. Current status in the directory: Programme listed, intake not confirmed. A listing does not establish an open position.
Can international applicants apply?
The host does not state clearly whether international applicants are eligible. Registration, visa and language rules are set by The Hospital for Sick Children.
How do I apply?
Submit all documents by email to Christine Hays (christine.hays@sickkids.ca) a few months before the start date; approval needed from Division Head, Department Chief, Occupational Health and Medical Affairs. The application link on this page goes to the host's own site.