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Kingston - Orthopedic Surgery

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Queen's University Orthopedic Surgery training program provides a rewarding surgical education with a tight-knit group of attending staff and a small number of residents. This ensures personalized attention and comprehensive exposure to orthopedic surgery, with an emphasis on clinical decision-making and surgical skills development starting at an early stage of training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29818
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A resident-centric approach following the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Competence by Design framework, focusing on personalized education, graduated responsibility, and comprehensive skill development.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Kingston, Ontario, with training across multiple sites including Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Brockville General Hospital, Humber River Hospital, and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Focus Areas
Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Arthroplasty
Sports Medicine
Pediatric Orthopedics
Spine Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Night float call system
  • Spiral learning approach
  • Anatomy Bootcamp
  • Surgical simulation training
  • Research half-day per week
  • Concurrent Masters/PhD possible through CIP program
  • Funded conference attendance
  • Resident wellness support
Program Strengths
  • Small resident-to-staff ratio
  • Comprehensive surgical exposure
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Personalized educational approach
  • Multiple community rotation opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult orthopedic patients
Pediatric orthopedic patients
Trauma patients
Arthroplasty patients
Sports injury patients
Spine patients
Research Opportunities

Residents must complete two research projects, with protected research time and support for conference presentations. Opportunities to collaborate with Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) research groups.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre
  • Brockville General Hospital
  • Humber River Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Research opportunities
Graduate degree options (MSc/PhD)
Conference attendance
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Casper Test
  • Reference letters
  • Academic performance
  • Research productivity
  • Interview performance
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

Orthopedic Surgery6 blocks
Community Orthopedics1 block
Radiology1 block
Physical Medicine & Rehab1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Vascular Surgery1 block
Plastic Surgery1 block
Neurosurgery1 block
Intensive Care Unit1 blockKingston General Hospital
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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.