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Kingston - General Surgery
The Queen's General Surgery Residency Program is a strong, cohesive program focused on clinical and academic excellence. The program provides comprehensive training that prepares residents for either community General Surgery or further fellowship training, with a unique emphasis on research and individual mentorship.
- Program ID
- 29723
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- August 28, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program emphasizes competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on mentoring each resident through their individual path to success and providing graded responsibilities.
Training Setting
Training occurs primarily at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, with additional rotations at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa and St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. The program offers a mix of academic and community surgical experiences.
- Clinical Investigator Program (CIP)
- Night float system
- Dedicated academic half-day on Wednesdays
- Endoscopy-specific rotation with simulation
- Surgical Foundations bootcamp
- Interprovincial rotation opportunities
- Strong academic approach
- Significant operative experience early in residency
- Comprehensive research opportunities
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Personalized resident development
Residents are expected to conduct research, with one half-day per week dedicated to research projects and opportunities to pursue graduate degrees.
- Kingston Health Sciences Centre
- Lakeridge Health
- St. Michael's Hospital
- Napanee Community Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday, January 20, 2025
- January 20, 2025
- Academic performance
- Reference letters
- Research experience
- Electives
- Personal letter
- CaRMS self-identification questionnaire (optional)
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
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.