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London - Neurosurgery

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Neurosurgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Neurosurgery Residency Program at Western University trains highly competent neurosurgeons through a high case volume and independence-focused training model. Residents work closely with leading innovators in functional, stereotactic, and epilepsy surgery, with access to complex robotic spine and cranial surgery techniques.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29634
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 19, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on progressive independence, technical skill development, and comprehensive CanMEDS competency mastery.

Training Setting

Training occurs at London Health Sciences Centre across two campuses: University Campus for adult neurosurgery and Victoria Campus for pediatric neurosurgery and regional trauma care.

Focus Areas
Neurovascular surgery
Endovascular surgery
Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
Neuro-oncology
Complex spinal disorders
Special Features
  • Clinician Investigator Program
  • Financial support for advanced specialty research training
  • Access to Robarts Research Institute
  • Virtual interview process
  • Neurosurgery Resident Meet & Greet
Program Strengths
  • Large clinical case volume (1600+ operative cases annually)
  • World-class research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive neurosurgical training
  • Strong academic and research opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult neurosurgery patients
Pediatric neurosurgery patients
Trauma patients
Neurovascular patients
Epilepsy patients
Research Opportunities

Residents have access to the Clinician Investigator Program and can work closely with researchers at the Robarts Research Institute.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
  • Windsor Regional Hospital
  • Toronto General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Regional trauma center
Enhanced Skills Training
Research training
Clinician Investigator Program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Electives completed
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Research/publications
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$104,167

PGY-6

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

Neurosurgery47 blocksUniversity and Victoria Hospitals
Neurology3 blocksUniversity and Victoria Hospitals
Neuropathology3 blocksUniversity Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Neuroradiology1 blockUniversity and Victoria Hospitals
Trauma Surgery1 blockVictoria Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

ICU/Critical Care Medicine3 blocksUniversity and Victoria Hospitals
Neuro ICU1 blockUniversity and Victoria Hospitals
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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.