Address: University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
Areas of Focus: Sleep Surgery and Sleep Medicine
Program Director: Tina Meisami
Contact Email Address: tina.meisami@uhn.ca
Phone: 416.923.2100
Website: https://sleepsurgeryuhn.ca
Accreditation Status: Non-Accredited
Enrollment: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2025
Duration of Fellowship: One Year
Required Application Materials:
1. CV
2. Cover letter
3. Recommendation letter from OMFS residency program director
4. Academic Transcripts for OMFS residency
5. Successful completion of residency program in OMFS, written and oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship exams in respective country of residence prior to start of fellowship.
6. Must hold a valid license to practice dentistry from respective country.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Successful completion of written and oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship exams in respective country of residence.
- Must hold a valid license to practice dentistry from respective country.
General Information:
Department Name: Dentistry
Name of Fellowship: Fellowship in Surgical and Dental Sleep Medicine
Website: https://sleepsurgeryuhn.ca
Fellowship Site: UHN – Toronto Rehab Institute
Fellowship Start Date: July 1, 2027
End Date: June 30, 2028
Name of Supervisor: Tina Meisami (Program Director)
Telephone: 416.923.2100
Email: tina.meisami@uhn.ca
Administrative Assistant:
Email: admin.assist@yomfs.com
Telephone: 416‑923‑2100 ext. 222
Fellowship Overview:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder affecting at least 2-4% of the
adult population and is associated with a diminished quality of life, hypertension,
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, thereby making it a significant public health
concern. As such, treatment of OSA is in growing demand from the public.
The aim of the Fellowship in surgical and dental sleep medicine is to provide trainees with
the clinical education and surgical experience necessary to develop understanding and
expertise in providing treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Particular
focus is placed whereby treatment of OSA will have a profound impact on patient’s
systemic and overall health.
Trainees will develop expertise in:
• Assessing and treating patients for OSA
• The surgical and non-surgical management of patients with sleep breathing disorders
• The diagnosis and management of complications following mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy and maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA)
• Cross-disciplinary treatment of OSA with sub-specialities in sleep medicine, such as Respirology, Otolaryngology, and Neurology.
The 12 month Fellowship in Surgical and Dental Sleep Medicine will combine “core” clinical rotations in surgical and dental sleep medicine and rotations in key disciplines whereby referral to dental sleep medicine is based on cross-disciplinary management of chronic disease and systemic management of ramifications of Sleep Breathing Disorders. Clinical and translational research will also be a vital component of the Fellowship, with dedicated research time centered around clinical decision making and quality improvement.