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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
The University of Manitoba Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is a five-year residency program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program aims to provide comprehensive training in otolaryngology, preparing residents for general practice or subspecialty fellowship training through a Competency by Design curriculum.
- Program ID
- 29512
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 4, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education using a staged approach with progressive learning, frequent formative assessments, and milestone-based competencies to ensure comprehensive skill development.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple tertiary care facilities in Winnipeg, including Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface General Hospital, Children's Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, and CancerCare Manitoba, with opportunities to serve northern communities.
- Competency by Design (CBD) training format
- Annual resident research days
- Educational leave (one week per year)
- Opportunities for interprovincial and international electives
- Visiting professors twice annually
- Optional northern community experiences
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- Strong research opportunities
- Diverse clinical training sites
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Supportive academic environment
Residents are expected to complete research projects and present at annual departmental research days, with opportunities to submit to national and international meetings.
- Health Sciences Centre
- St. Boniface General Hospital
- Children's Hospital
- Victoria General Hospital
- CancerCare Manitoba
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- CV/Research portfolio
- Elective evaluations
- Interview performance
Manitoba provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$62,663
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$85,863
PGY-5
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.