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Calgary - Neurosurgery

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Neurosurgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Calgary Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 6-year training experience focused on providing world-class education in neurological surgery. Residents will develop proficiency in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve neurosurgical practices while gaining expertise in subspecialized neurosurgical care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30200
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, focusing on individual competency assessment, frequent formative feedback, and alignment with evolving patient needs.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Calgary, including multiple hospital sites with comprehensive neurosurgical resources and a Level 1 trauma facility.

Focus Areas
Cranial neurosurgery
Spinal neurosurgery
Peripheral nerve surgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Epilepsy surgery
Functional neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular surgery
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • 13-block mandatory research rotation
  • Opportunities for Master's or PhD in Neuroscience
  • Weekly academic seminars
  • Protected educational time
  • Peer-reviewed publication expectations
  • Intra-operative MRI/robotic arm program
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive complex spine program
  • Close collaboration with Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse subspecialty exposure
  • Excellent faculty-to-resident ratio
Patient Populations
Adult neurosurgery patients
Pediatric neurosurgery patients
Trauma patients
Epilepsy patients
Cerebrovascular patients
Spine surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory 13-block research rotation with opportunities for clinical or basic science projects, collaboration with Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and potential Master's or PhD pathways.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Hospital
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Peter Lougheed Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Rockyview Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Level 1 trauma facility
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Epilepsy surgery
Functional neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular surgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV completeness
  • Elective experiences
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Research/publications
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$86,615

PGY-6

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

Neurosurgery • Multiple blocks
Internal Medicine • 5 blocks
General Surgery • Multiple blocks
Elective • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 6 blocks
Neurology • 3 blocks
Intensive Care Unit • 4 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 25 blocks
Pediatric Neurosurgery • 6 blocks
Endovascular Neurosurgery • 2 blocks
Neuropathology • 3 blocks
Neuroradiology • 3 blocks
Research • 13 blocks
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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.