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Edmonton - Ophthalmology
The University of Alberta's Ophthalmology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to produce exceptional ophthalmologists with high surgical expertise and professional standards. The program offers extensive clinical exposure, diverse learning opportunities, and a supportive educational environment that prepares residents for Royal College specialty examinations.
- Program ID
- 30157
- Quota
- 3 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
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, individualized learning, and a focus on comprehensive patient care and surgical expertise.
Training Setting
Urban medical training environment in Edmonton, Alberta, with multiple training sites including Royal Alexandra Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital, and community eye clinics.
- Ophthalmic Surgical Skills Centre with virtual surgery simulator
- Mentorship Program
- Resident Wellness Day
- Local, national and international elective opportunities
- Annual research presentations
- Mock examinations
- Protected academic time
- Large catchment area with diverse pathology
- High surgical volumes
- Supportive and enthusiastic teaching staff
- Responsive program leadership
- Comprehensive surgical training
Residents are required to actively participate in or lead research projects from PGY-2 onwards, with support from clinical researchers and visual scientists.
- Regional Eye Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Stollery Children's Hospital at the University of Alberta Hospital
- Alberta EyeMD
- Alberta Retina Consultants
- Glaucoma Consultants
Interview Dates
- February 6, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Academic performance
- Electives
- Casper test
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
Alberta provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$58,934
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$81,584
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 4 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.