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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 prepared for both clinical subspecialty/academic training and general surgery practice.
- Program ID
- 29516
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- 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 entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and milestones to ensure comprehensive skill development and frequent formative assessments.
Training Setting
Training occurs across five sites in Calgary, with core rotations at Foothills Medical Centre and Peter Lougheed Centre, and additional rotations at Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus, Alberta Children's Hospital, and community hospitals 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)
- Accredited Royal College Program
- Close Faculty-Resident Relationships
- Comprehensive Surgical Training
- Flexible Rotation Scheduling
- Strong Research Support
- Wellness-Focused Curriculum
Robust research support through Research Committee, Office of Surgical Research (OSR), and Clinical Investigator Program (CIP) with opportunities for advanced degrees and scholarly pursuits.
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Peter Lougheed Centre
- Rockyview General Hospital
- South Health Campus
- Alberta Children's Hospital
- Chinook Regional Hospital
- Red Deer Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 29, 2026
- Academic Record
- 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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.