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Calgary - Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Obstetrics and Gynecology
CMG Stream
6 Positions
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The University of Calgary's Obstetrics and Gynecology residency is a comprehensive 5-year program that provides extensive hands-on training across multiple hospital sites. The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, offers diverse clinical experiences, and supports resident professional development through mentorship, research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29165
Quota
6 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program uses Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), focusing on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) to ensure comprehensive resident training.

Training Setting

Training occurs across five major hospital sites in Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus, and Alberta Children's Hospital, with additional rural rotation opportunities.

Focus Areas
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Gynecologic Oncology
Urogynecology
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Monthly simulation training
  • Annual Resident Research Day
  • Protected academic half-days
  • Surgical Skills Course
  • Annual Resident Retreat in Banff
  • Lead Resident Clinics
  • Mentorship Coaching Program
  • Quarterly Competency Committee Review
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong research support
  • Innovative resident well-being initiatives
  • Graded increase in clinical responsibility
  • Supportive and engaged faculty
  • Multiple hospital training sites
Patient Populations
Obstetric patients
Gynecological patients
High-risk pregnancy patients
Pediatric and adolescent patients
Oncology patients
Reproductive health patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete at least one research project, present at Research Day, and are encouraged to submit for publication with funding support available.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Chinook Regional Hospital
  • Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
  • Whitehorse General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Rural hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Ultrasound training
Rural medicine
Global health opportunities
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Personal letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • 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

CORE Obstetrics & Gynecology • 4 blocks
General Surgery • 2 blocks
Obstetrics & Gynecology Elective • 2 blocks
Junior Gynecology • 1 block
Internal Medicine - Consultative • 1 block
Internal Medicine • 1 block
Emergency • 1 block
Ultrasound related to Obstetrics & Gynecology • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

NICU - Consultative • 1 block
Maternal Mental Health and Transgender Medicine • 1 block
Junior Gynecology (RGH) • 2 blocksRockyview General Hospital
Maternal Fetal Medicine • 3 blocks
Junior Obstetrics (FMC) • 2 blocksFoothills Medical Centre
Junior Gynecology (SHC) or Junior Gynecologic Oncology (TBCC) • 1 blockSouth Health Campus
Junior Obstetrics (PLC) • 3 blocksPeter Lougheed Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility • 3 blocks
Junior Gynecology • 2 blocksPeter Lougheed Centre
Rural Community Gynecology • 2 blocks
Elective • 1 block
Selective • 1 blockCalgary
ICU • 1 block

PGY-4 Rotations

Senior Gyn-Oncology • 3 blocksFoothills Medical Centre
Senior Gynecology • 3 blocksPeter Lougheed Centre
Urogynecology • 2 blocksFoothills Medical Centre
Senior OB • 1 blockFoothills Medical Centre
Lead Resident • 4 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Lead Resident • 3-6 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.