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Calgary - Vascular Surgery

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Vascular Surgery
CMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Calgary Vascular Surgery Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a large volume quaternary referral service covering southern Alberta, western Saskatchewan, and eastern British Columbia. The program provides extensive clinical exposure, research opportunities, and a strong focus on teaching across five major hospital sites in Calgary.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29581
Quota
1 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD) with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive clinical exposure, weekly academic sessions, and continuous evaluation through EPA and ITER assessments.

Training Setting

Training occurs across five major hospital sites in Calgary, with the primary base at Peter Lougheed Centre. The program serves a catchment population of approximately 3.2 million persons.

Focus Areas
Vascular Surgery
Complex Aortic Procedures
Limb Preservation
Vascular Risk Reduction
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
  • University of Toronto Boot Camp
  • Surgical Foundations Boot Camp
  • Protected academic time on Thursday afternoons
  • Weekly vascular and interventional radiology rounds
  • Research opportunities
  • Elective rotations possible across Canada
Program Strengths
  • Quaternary referral center
  • Large volume complex cases
  • Dedicated faculty committed to teaching
  • Multiple research opportunities
  • Comprehensive training across diverse clinical settings
Patient Populations
Vascular surgery patients
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Complex aortic case patients
Limb preservation patients
Research Opportunities

Research is highly encouraged, with opportunities in basic science, clinical outcomes, and medical education. Potential participation in Royal College Clinical Investigator or Surgeon Scientist Programs.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Trauma hospital
Community teaching hospital
Quaternary referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Advanced Aortic Fellowship Program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 22, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Electives
  • 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

Surgical Foundations • Throughout first yearVarious sites
University of Toronto Boot Camp • 1 weekUniversity of Toronto
Surgical Foundations Boot Camp • 1 weekUniversity of Calgary
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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.