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Calgary - Orthopedic Surgery

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The University of Calgary Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience that prepares residents for excellence in orthopedic surgery. The program provides high-quality education across all aspects of musculoskeletal care, with training in urban and rural settings and a strong emphasis on research, leadership, and professional development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29472
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 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Utilizes a competency-based framework with progressive independence, emphasizing critical thinking, scholarly activities, and comprehensive skill development through rotation-based learning and protected academic time.

Training Setting

Urban medical centers in Calgary, Alberta, including multiple hospital sites with diverse clinical environments and a rural rotation component.

Focus Areas
Trauma surgery
Pediatric orthopedics
Spine surgery
Arthroplasty
Sports medicine
Upper extremity reconstruction
Foot and ankle surgery
Oncology
Hand, wrist and elbow surgery
Special Features
  • Competency-based medical education
  • Academic half-day every Thursday
  • Simulation and cadaver-based training
  • Calgary Orthopaedic Residency Research Group (CORRG)
  • Quality improvement curriculum
  • Opportunities for advanced degrees
  • Flipped classroom approach
Program Strengths
  • 100% Royal College exam success rate
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Collaborative learning environment
  • Supportive resident wellness program
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult trauma patients
Orthopedic surgery patients
Sports injury patients
Oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to conduct research, with opportunities to develop and complete research projects through the Calgary Orthopaedic Residency Research Group (CORRG).

Teaching Hospitals
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Canadian Surgical Centre
  • MountainView Surgical Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Research methodology
Quality improvement
Medical education
Health advocacy
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
  • Research experience
  • Leadership skills
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

Emergency Medicine • 1 blockAll
General Surgery (Trauma) • 2 blocksFMC
Internal Medicine • 1 blockFMC
Acute Care Orthopaedics • 3 blocksFMC
Community Orthopaedics • 3 blocksRGH
Paediatric Orthopaedics • 3 blocksACH
ICU • 2 blocks
Orthopaedic Trauma • 2 blocksFMC
Arthroplasty • 3 blocksRGH or SHC
Spine • 2 blocksFMC
Sport Medicine • 3 blocksPLC
Elective • 1 block
Elective • 1 block
Paediatric Orthopaedics • 3 blocksACH
Tumour/Reconstruction • 3 blocksFMC
Upper extremity • 3 blocksSHC
Foot and Ankle • 3 blocksPLC
Elective • 1 block
Rural Rotation • 1 block
Hand, Wrist and Elbow • 3 blocksSHC
Arthroplasty • 2 blocksRGH or PLC
Sports Medicine • 2 blocksSHC
Orthopaedic trauma • 2 blocksFMC
Spine • 2 blocksFMC
Orthopaedic Clinics • 1 block
Paediatric Orthopaedics • 2 blocksACH
Orthopaedic trauma • 1 blockFMC
Flex blocks • 7 blocks
Study blocks • 2 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.