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Halifax - Ophthalmology
Dalhousie University's Ophthalmology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a state-of-the-art facility, preparing residents for both academic and community ophthalmology practice. The program emphasizes high-quality medical education, research, and clinical excellence, with a strong commitment to training ophthalmologists who can serve the Maritime provinces and Canada.
- Program ID
- 29219
- Quota
- 2 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing group cooperation, collaborative learning, and comprehensive skill development through structured rotations and research opportunities.
Training Setting
Urban medical center training across multiple sites in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including QEII Health Sciences Centre, IWK Health Centre, and community outpatient centers, with potential rotations in other Maritime provinces.
- Visiting Professor Program
- Simulation and Wet Labs
- Research Project Requirement
- Clinician Investigator Program
- Masters/PhD Concurrent Program Option
- Funding for Educational Meetings
- Toronto Ophthalmology Residents' Introductory Course (TORIC)
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Commitment to equity and diversity
Residents are required to complete a research project, with protected research time and opportunities to present at annual research day. The Clinician Investigator Program supports one full year of research during residency.
- QEII Health Sciences Centre, Victoria General Hospital
- QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary
- IWK Health Centre
- Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre
- Halifax Vision Surgical Centre
- New Brunswick - Cornea, Rothesay
Interview Dates
- January 20, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- CV/Resume
- Personal Letter
- Reference Letters
- Research/Publications
- Elective Evaluations
- Interview Performance
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
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.