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Calgary - General Surgery
The University of Calgary's General Surgery training program offers a well-established, medium-sized residency that combines the benefits of both large and small programs. Residents develop close relationships with faculty, gain early operative experience, and are well-prepared for both subspecialty/academic training and general surgery practice.
- Program ID
- 29795
- Quota
- 5 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and Competence by Design (CBD), focusing on competency assessment, entrustable professional activities (EPAs), and frequent formative assessments.
Training Setting
Training occurs across five sites in Calgary, with core rotations at Foothills Medical Center and Peter Lougheed Hospital, and additional rotations at other Calgary hospitals and community sites in Lethbridge and Red Deer.
- Surgical Foundations Program
- PGY-1 Surgical Skills Bootcamp
- Residents as Teachers Retreat
- Simulation Lab Sessions
- Endoscopy Course
- Annual Wellness Weekend
- Exam Preparation Course
- Formative Oral Exam Days
- Research Committee Support
- Clinical Investigator Program (CIP)
- Close faculty-resident relationships
- Early operative experience
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Flexible rotation scheduling
- Strong research support
- Wellness-focused curriculum
Robust research support through Research Committee, Office of Surgical Research, and Clinical Investigator Program with opportunities for advanced degrees and scholarly projects.
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Peter Lougheed Hospital
- Rockyview General Hospital
- South Health Campus
- Alberta Children's Hospital
- Chinook Regional Hospital
- Red Deer Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 29, 2026
- Academic Record
- MSPR
- References
- Research Background
- Personal Letter
- Electives
- Interview Performance
Alberta provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$58,934
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$81,584
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 4 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.