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Kingston - General Surgery

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
General Surgery
CMG Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Surgery
Academic Surgery
Clinical Investigator Program
Research Training
Special Features
  • Clinical Investigator Program (CIP)
  • Night float system
  • Dedicated academic half-day on Wednesdays
  • Endoscopy-specific rotation with simulation
  • Surgical Foundations bootcamp
  • Interprovincial rotation opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Strong academic approach
  • Significant operative experience early in residency
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Personalized resident development
Patient Populations
Colorectal patients
Hepatobiliary patients
Oncology patients
Pediatric surgical patients
Acute care surgical patients
Foregut and bariatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to conduct research, with one half-day per week dedicated to research projects and opportunities to pursue graduate degrees.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre
  • Lakeridge Health
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Napanee Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Investigator Program
Graduate degree opportunities
Trauma training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 20, 2025
  • January 20, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Reference letters
  • Research experience
  • Electives
  • Personal letter
  • CaRMS self-identification questionnaire (optional)
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Surgical Foundations Bootcamp2 weeksKingston
General Surgery CTU3 monthsKingston
ATLS Training1 blockKingston

PGY-2 Rotations

Vascular Surgery2 blocksKingston
ICU2 blocksKingston
Endoscopy2 blocksKingston
Thoracics2 blocksKingston
Emergency Room1 blockKingston
Plastic Surgery1 blockKingston
Anesthesia/Radiology1 split blockKingston
General SurgeryRemaining blocksKingston and Oshawa

PGY-3 Rotations

Gastroenterology1 blockKingston
General Surgery12 blocksKingston
Community Surgical Experience1 blockNapanee

PGY-4 Rotations

Elective3-4 blocksVaries
General Surgery7 blocksKingston
Trauma1 blockSt. Michael's Hospital, Toronto

PGY-5 Rotations

CTU ServicesVariesKingston
Senior ClinicsVariesKingston
Senior ORsVariesKingston
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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.