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Kingston - Ophthalmology

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
Ophthalmology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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Queen's University offers a tight-knit, collegial 5-year Ophthalmology residency program with one-on-one teaching, high surgical volume, and flexible individual learning plans. The program provides comprehensive clinical and surgical training across various ophthalmology subspecialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29201
Quota
2 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

Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive increase in responsibility, emphasizing individual learning, critical appraisal, and research development.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Kingston, Ontario, across multiple teaching hospitals including Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital, with additional external facilities.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive ophthalmology
Subspecialty ophthalmology
Clinical and surgical training
Research
Special Features
  • University of Toronto basic science program (TORIC)
  • Research Stream for interested residents
  • Flexible individual learning plans
  • Annual research day
  • Critical appraisal and research development course
Program Strengths
  • Full Royal College accreditation
  • High surgical/procedural volume
  • One-on-one teaching
  • Tight-knit program environment
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
Patient Populations
Inpatient ophthalmology patients
Outpatient ophthalmic care
Emergency eye patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to design and conduct research projects, with strong encouragement to present at national and international meetings.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
  • Kingston General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Teaching hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Research Stream
Community clinical experience
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Friday, January 30, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CASPer Test
  • Program Questionnaire
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Research/Publications
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

Ophthalmology2 blocks
Off-service rotations5 blocks
Elective1 block
Emergency Eye Clinic
Toronto Ophthalmology Residents' Introductory Course6 weeksUniversity of Toronto

PGY-2 Rotations

Emergency Eye Clinic
Subspecialty clinics9 blocks
Subspecialty ophthalmology4 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty ophthalmology13 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty ophthalmology13 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Subspecialty ophthalmology5 blocks
Transition to Practice8 blocks
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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.