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Edmonton - Neurosurgery

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Neurosurgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Alberta Neurosurgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 6-year training program designed to develop highly skilled neurosurgeons with excellent moral and ethical character. The program offers a robust clinical experience across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on academic neurosurgery and continuous self-education.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29706
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing continuous self-evaluation, academic productivity, and comprehensive surgical skill development.

Training Setting

Training occurs at multiple urban medical centers in Edmonton, including Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Center, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital, and Leduc Community Hospital.

Focus Areas
Neurosurgery
Academic neurosurgery
Complex spine surgery
Neuro-endoscopy
Deep brain stimulation
Endovascular neurosurgery
Functional neurosurgery
Gamma knife surgery
Special Features
  • Unique PGY 4 research/elective year
  • Formal academic schedule
  • Simulation lab training
  • Expense coverage for meetings and symposiums
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Masters and PhD research programs available
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 6-year training program
  • Diverse clinical operative experience
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Multiple training sites
  • Extensive academic and clinical exposure
Patient Populations
Neurosurgical patients
Pediatric neurosurgical patients
Spine surgery patients
Brain tumor patients
Epilepsy patients
Parkinson's disease patients
Research Opportunities

Extensive research programs available, including Masters and PhD opportunities with multiple research focus areas in neuroscience and neurosurgery.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Center
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Stollery Children's Hospital
  • Leduc Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Children's hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Research training
Academic neurosurgery preparation
Subspecialty exposure
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Research/publications
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Professionalism
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

Coronary Care Unit • 1 block
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
General Surgery • 2 blocks
Anesthesia • 1 block
Neurosurgery • 6 blocks
Pediatric Neurosurgery • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurosurgery • 7 blocks
ICU • 3 blocks
Neurology • 2 blocks
Neuroradiology • 1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Neuropathology • 3 blocks
Gamma Knife • 1 block
Interventional Neuroradiology • 1 block
Clinical Neurosurgery • Remaining blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Research/Clinical Elective • Full year

PGY-5 Rotations

Clinical Neurosurgical Service • Lead Resident
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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.