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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology

University of CalgaryUnknown, Alberta
Otolaryngology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Calgary Otolaryngology Residency Program takes two residents per year through the CaRMS process. The program is distinguished by its large clinical volume across multiple teaching hospitals and a low resident-to-faculty ratio that allows early extensive surgical experience.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29347
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design (CBD) approach using time as a framework for competency assessment, with frequent formative assessments and milestone-based learning outcomes.

Training Setting

Urban medical center with multiple hospital sites in Calgary, Alberta, including academic and community hospitals, cancer centers, and pediatric facilities.

Focus Areas
Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Oncology
Voice Laboratory
Auditory and Vestibular Testing
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
  • Protected academic half-day on Thursday afternoons
  • Temporal bone laboratory
  • FESS lab
  • Sponsorship for temporal bone and rhinology dissection courses
  • Research project requirement
  • Financial support for research presentations
  • Opportunities for northern territory rotations
Program Strengths
  • Large clinical volume
  • Low resident-to-faculty ratio
  • Extensive surgical experience
  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary training
  • Strong staff-resident relationship
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Cancer patients
Subspecialty clinic patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a clinical or basic science research project with financial support for presentation at research venues.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • Calgary South Health Campus
  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre
  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
  • Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Cancer center
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • CV
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Electives
  • CASPer test
  • 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

Otolaryngology services • Rotations through five hospitalsVarious Calgary hospitals
Related medical and surgical services • First two yearsVarious sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Otolaryngology services • Rotations through five hospitalsVarious Calgary hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

Longer ENT rotations • Multiple blocksAll five Calgary hospitals
Electives • Three blocksVarious
Selective rotation • Three monthsVarious

PGY-4 Rotations

Head and neck pathology rotation
Radiology rotation
Radiation oncology rotation

PGY-5 Rotations

Northern territory rotation • One weekNWT and Yukon Territory
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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.