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Edmonton - Orthopedic Surgery

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
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The University of Alberta Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop well-rounded orthopedic surgeons. The program offers extensive clinical and surgical experiences across multiple subspecialties, with a strong emphasis on research and academic development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29890
Quota
4 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education following CanMEDS roles, emphasizing progressive independence, hands-on surgical experience, and comprehensive skill development across multiple orthopedic subspecialties.

Training Setting

Residents train across multiple urban hospitals in Edmonton, including trauma sites, community hospitals, and specialized children's hospitals, with opportunities for rural rotations in Red Deer and Yellowknife.

Focus Areas
Spine Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Arthroplasty
Tumor Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Sports Medicine
Upper Extremity Surgery
Lower Extremity Surgery
Hand Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Special Features
  • Surgical Foundations Program
  • Simulation Training
  • Vertimed Simulator Platform
  • Royal College Accredited Simulation Program
  • Virtual Reality Simulation Training
  • Yearly Funding for Courses and Conferences
  • Clinician Investigator Program Option
  • Research Project Requirements
  • Summer Anatomy Cadaver Lab Sessions
Program Strengths
  • 1:2 Resident to Faculty Ratio
  • Large Clinical Catchment Area
  • Robust Research Program
  • Excellent Fellowship Matching
  • Comprehensive Subspecialty Training
  • Reduced Service Work
  • Flexible Elective Opportunities
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Athletes
Elderly patients
Patients requiring musculoskeletal interventions
Research Opportunities

Residents complete literature reviews, clinical and basic science research projects, with support from research directors and opportunities for graduate degrees through the Clinician Investigator Program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Stollery Children's Hospital
  • Misericordia Community Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Sturgeon Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Trauma centers
Community hospitals
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Rural Orthopedic Practice
Research Training
Simulation Skills
Subspecialty Exposure
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference Letters
  • CASPer Test
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Research Experience
  • 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

General Orthopedic + Spine Surgery • 24 weeks
Orthopedic Pediatrics • 4 weeks
General Surgery • 4 weeks
Hospitalist • 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Vascular Surgery • 4 weeks
Coronary Care • 4 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Jr. Arthroplasty Surgery • 8 weeks
Jr. Orthopedic Trauma Surgery • 8 weeks
Orthopedic Rural/Community Practice • 8 weeks
Jr. Sports • 8 weeks
Jr. Spine • 8 weeks
ICU • 8 weeks
Plastic Surgery • 4 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-3 Rotations

Upper Extremity • 12 weeks
Pediatrics • 12 weeks
Tumor • 12 weeks
Foot & Ankle • 12 weeks
Electives • 4 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-4 Rotations

Arthroplasty • 12 weeks
Sports • 12 weeks
Trauma • 12 weeks
Spine • 8 weeks
Electives • 8 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-5 Rotations

Pediatrics • 12 weeks
Trauma • 12 weeks
Upper Extremity • 8 weeks
Foot & Ankle • 4 weeks
Transition to Practice • 8 weeks
Consolidation • 4 weeks
Electives • 4 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks
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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.