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Edmonton - Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Obstetrics and Gynecology
IMG Stream
1 Position
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The University of Alberta Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program is a comprehensive 5-year training program focused on producing highly competent generalist OBGYNs. The program offers extensive surgical training across multiple hospital sites, with strong emphasis on clinical skills, research, and comprehensive patient care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29964
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 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 (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive clinical skills, research involvement, and holistic professional development across CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Edmonton, with training across multiple hospital sites including tertiary and community hospitals serving Northern Alberta, parts of British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Focus Areas
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Urogynecology
Gynecologic Oncology
Special Features
  • Surgical Foundations Program
  • Protected Academic Half-Day
  • Simulation training
  • Research project requirement
  • Annual resident retreat
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Casper test requirement
  • Clinical Investigator Program (CIP) option
Program Strengths
  • Strong core surgical program
  • Supportive and non-competitive resident culture
  • Abundant elective time
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Minimal fellowship presence maximizing resident surgical experience
Patient Populations
High-risk obstetric patients
Gynecological surgery patients
Women's health patients
Northern and central Alberta populations
Patients from Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete one scholarly project, with options for basic science, clinical, quality improvement, or medical education research. Clinical Investigator Program (CIP) allows funded research time for a Master's degree.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Lois Hole Hospital for Women
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Misericordia Hospital
  • Sturgeon Hospital
  • Cross-Cancer Institute
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary referral center
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Urogynecology
Gynecologic Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CASPER test
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
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

Surgical Foundations • Full yearUniversity of Alberta
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Ultrasound/Night Float/Research • 1 block
NICU/OB Anaesthesia • 1 block
General Obstetrics & Gynecology • 3 blocks
General Surgery • 2 blocks
Internal Medicine • 2 blocks
Vacation • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Lois Hole Hospital Obstetrics/Gynecology • 7 blocksRoyal Alexandra Hospital
Community Hospital • 2 blocksGrey Nuns Hospital
Community Hospital • 1 blockMisericordia Hospital
ICU • 2 blocks
Women's Health Options Clinic • 1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Maternal-Fetal Medicine • 2 blocks
OB Medicine • 1 block
Reproductive Endocrinology/Urogynecology • 2 blocks
Gynecologic Oncology • 2 blocks
General Gynecology Surgery • 2 blocksGrey Nuns HospitalMisericordia Hospital
Minimally Invasive Surgery • 1 block
Electives

PGY-4 Rotations

Gynecologic Oncology • 1 block
Reproductive Endocrinology/Urogynecology • 2 blocks
Lead Resident • 4-5 blocks
Senior OBGYN Surgical Rotation • 2 blocksCommunity Hospital
Electives • Approximately 5 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Lead Resident • 2+ blocks
Community Senior Resident • 2+ blocks
Ambulatory • 3 blocks
Electives • 3+ 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.