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Calgary - Anesthesiology

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Anesthesiology
CMG Stream
8 Positions
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The University of Calgary Anesthesiology Residency Program offers comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites in Calgary, focusing on producing well-rounded anesthesiologists with strong clinical skills. The program emphasizes resident wellness, progressive learning, and preparing graduates for independent practice through a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) model.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29470
Quota
8 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Progressive, competency-based training that emphasizes gradual skill development, independent learning, and preparing residents for comprehensive anesthesiology practice through supervised clinical experiences and structured educational approaches.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Calgary, including five major hospitals: Alberta Children's Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and South Hospital Campus.

Focus Areas
Trauma anesthesia
Pediatric anesthesia
Tertiary care anesthesia
Acute pain management
Non-operating room anesthesia
Special Features
  • Academic coaching
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD) training
  • Resident wellness program
  • Multidisciplinary Pre-Admission Clinics
  • Acute Pain Services
  • Code Team and Trauma Team participation
  • STARS Air Ambulance exposure
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites
  • Strong emphasis on resident wellness
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Preparation for independent practice
  • Multidisciplinary learning opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Chronic pain patients
Emergency surgical patients
Non-surgical medical patients requiring anesthesia
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities and contribute to academic work throughout their training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Hospital Campus
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Pediatric referral center
Trauma center
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

General Anesthesia • Blocks not specifiedVarious Calgary hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Specialty Rotations • Blocks not specifiedVarious Calgary hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

Advanced Clinical Rotations • Blocks not specifiedVarious Calgary hospitals
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.