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Calgary - Plastic Surgery

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Plastic Surgery
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Calgary offers a comprehensive 5-year Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program that emphasizes technical skill, academic proficiency, and CanMEDS competencies. The program provides early operative exposure, hands-on skill development, and a supportive environment with enthusiastic faculty and a tight-knit resident community.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30332
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing targeted learning outcomes, frequent formative assessments, and holistic skill development across CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban medical training environment across multiple hospitals in Calgary, including academic medical centers, cancer centers, and children's hospitals.

Focus Areas
Maxillofacial Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
Microvascular Surgery
Hand Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Burn Surgery
Breast Surgery
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Body Contouring Surgery
Gender Surgery
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Special Features
  • Cadaver lab dissections
  • Case-based academic curriculum
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Skill simulation workshops
  • Senior resident cosmetic clinic
  • Quarterly one-on-one check-ins with program director
  • Research support
  • Financial support for conference travel
  • Calgary Plastic Surgery Medical Student Primer
Program Strengths
  • Small, preceptor-based program
  • Comprehensive clinical experiences
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Extensive subspecialty exposure
  • Wellness-focused training
  • High fellowship and job placement rates
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Pediatric patients
Burn patients
Hand surgery patients
Craniofacial patients
Gender care patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory annual research project, weekly protected research time, optional monthly research day, financial support for conference presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre
  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • South Health Campus
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Cancer center
Children's hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Breast Melanoma
Upper Extremity Surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic standing
  • Awards
  • Research portfolio
  • Leadership experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Personal letter
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

Orthopaedic Surgery
Trauma
Intensive Care Unit
Plastic Surgery
Breast Melanoma
Vascular Surgery
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
ENT

PGY-2 Rotations

Surgical Foundations

PGY-3 Rotations

Adult Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery

PGY-4 Rotations

Adult Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery

PGY-5 Rotations

Independent Clinics
Increased Surgical Autonomy
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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.