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Halifax - Ophthalmology

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Ophthalmology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Subspecialty Ophthalmology
Surgical Training
Research
Special Features
  • 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)
Program Strengths
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Comprehensive surgical training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
Patient Populations
Adult eye patients
Pediatric eye patients
Emergency eye patients
Community-based patients
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Medical Education Studies
Research Training
Community Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal Letter
  • Reference Letters
  • Research/Publications
  • Elective Evaluations
  • Interview Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,777

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 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

Off-service rotations8 blocksHalifax and Saint John
Ophthalmology1 blockHalifax
Toronto Ophthalmology Residents' Introductory Course6 weeksToronto

PGY-2 Rotations

Emergency Eye ClinicVariesEye Care Centre
Subspecialty ClinicsVariesEye Care Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Ophthalmology Subspecialty ServicesVariesQEII and IWK Health Centre
Pediatric ServiceVariesIWK Health Centre

PGY-4 Rotations

Intraocular SurgeryVariesHalifax
Community RotationVariesMaritime Provinces
ElectiveVariesFlexible

PGY-5 Rotations

Emergency Eye Clinic1-2 blocksHalifax
Subspecialty RotationsVariesHalifax
Community RotationVariesMaritime Provinces
ElectiveVariesFlexible
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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.