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Edmonton - Urology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Urology
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Alberta Urology Residency Program is a five-year comprehensive surgical training program designed to develop competent urologists. The program provides residents with extensive clinical and technical skills training across various urology subspecialties, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, research opportunities, and progressive surgical skill development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30177
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with graduated responsibility, emphasizing progressive skill development, team-based learning, and comprehensive surgical training aligned with Royal College standards.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Edmonton, Alberta, with training across multiple hospitals including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Misericordia Community Health Centre, and Stollery Children's Health Centre.

Focus Areas
Urologic Oncology
Pediatric Urology
Female Urology
Renal Transplant
Endourology
Andrology
Reconstructive Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Special Features
  • Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
  • Surgical Simulation Curriculum
  • Robotic surgery program with two da Vinci units
  • Endourology simulator
  • Laparoscopic dry labs
  • Research opportunities in multiple clinical areas
  • Funding for regional, national, and international meeting attendance
  • Academic Half-Day with protected research time
  • Annual Resident Research Day participation
Program Strengths
  • High clinical and surgical volume
  • State-of-the-art Dianne and Irving Kipnes Urology Centre
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Excellent technological integration
  • Collegial and supportive learning environment
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
Patient Populations
Adult urology patients
Pediatric urology patients
Oncology patients
Transplant patients
Female urology patients
Andrology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to participate in clinical research annually, with optional Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) for advanced academic training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Misericordia Community Health Centre
  • Stollery Children's Health Centre
  • Dianne and Irving Kipnes Urology Centre
  • Cross Cancer Institute
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Children's hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician Investigator Program
Surgical skills training
Research methodology
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Academic records
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/publications
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • 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

Adult Urology • 16 weeks
General Surgery • 12 weeks
Pediatric Urology • 4 weeks
Nephrology Consults • 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Selective Rotations • 8 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Urology • 20 weeks
Vascular Surgery • 12 weeks
Pediatric Urology • 8 weeks
Intensive Care • 12 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Urology
Urologic Oncology
Renal Transplant
Female Urology
Endourology
Ambulatory Urology
General Urology
Andrology
Selective Rotation • 4 weeks

PGY-4 Rotations

Pediatric Urology
Urologic Oncology
Renal Transplant
Female Urology
Endourology
Ambulatory Urology
General Urology
Andrology
Elective

PGY-5 Rotations

Pediatric Urology
Urologic Oncology
Renal Transplant
Female Urology
Endourology
Ambulatory Urology
General Urology
Andrology
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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.