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Halifax - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dalhousie University's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program offers comprehensive, competency-based training in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The program provides extensive clinical experience across various subspecialties, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and preparing residents for both generalist and subspecialty careers in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Program ID
- 29488
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing milestone-based learning, frequent formative assessments, and comprehensive skill development across all CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including IWK Health Centre and QEII Health Science Centre, with additional training in Saint John, New Brunswick and potential community rotations across Maritime provinces.
- Surgical Foundations Boot Camp
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Boot Camp
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
- Surgical Skills Lab
- Simulation Centre
- Annual Resident Research Day
- Resident Travel Fund
- Departmental Wellness Program
- International Elective Opportunities
- Only high-risk obstetrical centre in the Maritimes
- Minimal fellowship presence maximizing resident surgical experience
- Strong simulation and skills training
- Comprehensive research opportunities
- Supportive learning environment
- Well-established resident wellness program
Residents are required to complete one research project, with protected research time, biostatistics support, and annual Resident Research Day.
- IWK Health Centre
- QEII Health Science Centre - Victoria General Site
- QEII Health Science Centre - Halifax Infirmary Site
- Saint John Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 2, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Elective performance
- Interview performance
- MMI interview stations
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,867
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,777
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 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.