Dr. Jonathan Chainey
Neurosurgeon & Assistant Professor · Université de Montréal
Dr. Jonathan Chainey is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Université de Montréal, with fellowship training in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery.
He is a clinician educator and health professions education researcher, with an MSc in Surgical Education from the University of Alberta, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Professions Education Research at the University of Toronto. His research interests include surgical education, competency-based medical education, faculty development, simulation, and residency training.
Featured Publications
Leaving the Operating Room: Voices of Residents and Program Directors on Canadian Neurosurgical Attrition
Chainey J, Genus S, Kalocsai C, Hamstra SJ, Lipsman N, Kongkham P, Kumar A
J Surg Educ. 2026;83(11):104184 · Read paper →
Trainee and Faculty Perspectives of Neurointerventional Curricula in Residency: A Scoping Review
Yabut JM, Al Bader R, Affana C, Chainey J, Kumar A
Clin Teach. 2026;23(3):e70374 · Read paper →
Re-examining Claims About Competence by Design (CBD) Implementation Success in Canadian Postgraduate Medical Education
Chainey J, Kuper A, Brydges R
Med Teach. 2026;48(7):1269–1274 · Read paper →
Problem Identification and Needs Assessment for a Universal Surgical Simulation Educational Fellowship Curriculum
Mabes ES, Chainey J, Wang ML, Dickinson KJ
J Surg Educ. 2025;82(10):103680 · Read paper →
Neurosurgical Performance Between Experts and Trainees: Evidence From Drilling Task
Chainey J, O'Kelly C, Kim M, Zheng B
Int J Med Robot Comput Assist Surg. 2021;e2313 · Read paper →