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Edmonton - Anesthesiology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Anesthesiology
CMG Stream
11 Positions
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The University of Alberta offers a comprehensive 5-year Anesthesiology residency program that provides extensive clinical training across multiple Edmonton hospitals. The program focuses on developing high-caliber anesthesiologists through a robust training curriculum that emphasizes clinical expertise, research opportunities, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29793
Quota
11 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, deliberate practice, and developing residents into complete specialist anesthesiologists with a passion for lifelong learning.

Training Setting

Urban medical training environment in Edmonton, Alberta, spanning multiple tertiary care teaching hospitals with a combined surgical volume of over 50,000 procedures annually.

Focus Areas
Pediatric anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Acute and chronic pain management
Neuroanesthesia
Cardiac anesthesia
Transplantation anesthesia
Thoracic anesthesia
Obstetrical anesthesia
Vascular anesthesia
Special Features
  • High-fidelity patient simulator
  • Annual Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management simulation
  • Case-based simulations
  • Regional Anesthesia and ultrasound workshops
  • Annual Research Day
  • Interprovincial and international electives possible
  • Scholarly presentation requirements
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospitals
  • Strong simulation-based learning
  • Robust research infrastructure
  • Emphasis on diversity and equitable opportunities
  • Extensive clinical exposure (750-1000 patients per resident annually)
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult surgical patients
Obstetrical patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Transplant patients
High-risk surgical patients
Ambulatory surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to make two scholarly presentations at Annual Research Day, with strong faculty research interests in cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, pain management, and medical education.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Misericordia Hospital
  • Stollery Children's Hospital
  • Leduc Community Hospital
  • Sturgeon Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care hospitals
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
Simulation training
Research methodology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 17, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Electives completed
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
  • Academic performance
  • 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

Medicine • Blocks not specified
Pediatrics • Blocks not specified
Surgery • Blocks not specified
Obstetrics • Blocks not specified
Anesthesia • Minimum 2 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

General Anesthesia
Obstetric Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Difficult Airway

PGY-3 Rotations

Cardiac Anesthesia
Thoracic Anesthesia
Neurosurgical Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia

PGY-4 Rotations

Intensive Care
Subspecialty Rotations

PGY-5 Rotations

Senior Resident Anesthesia • 6 months
Electives • Up to 6 months
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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.