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London - Orthopedic Surgery

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Western University Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program offers comprehensive training in all subspecialty areas of orthopedics, focusing on producing outstanding clinicians who can provide high-level orthopedic care across Canada. The program emphasizes clinical experience, academic excellence, research opportunities, and mentorship to prepare residents for successful careers in orthopedic surgery.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29330
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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on clinical experience, research involvement, and comprehensive subspecialty exposure through Clinical Teaching Units.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in London, Ontario, with multiple hospital sites including London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

Focus Areas
Arthroplasty (Adult Reconstruction)
Trauma Surgery
Sports Medicine
Hand and Upper Limb Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Oncology
Special Features
  • Competency by Design curriculum
  • Inter-provincial and international elective opportunities
  • Mandatory community orthopedic surgery rotations
  • Mandatory research project in Years 2-5
  • Annual Residents' Research Day
  • Optional Masters of Surgery program
  • Daily subspecialty seminars
  • City-Wide Grand Rounds
  • Academic Half-Day Resident Teaching
  • Monthly Resident Journal Club
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive subspecialty training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Excellent operative exposure
  • Robust academic curriculum
  • Mentorship and career development focus
Patient Populations
Adult orthopedic patients
Pediatric orthopedic patients
Trauma patients
Sports medicine patients
Musculoskeletal oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research project in Years 2-5, with options for clinical or basic science research, potential Masters of Surgery program, and annual Research Day presentation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
  • Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Parkwood Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Research training
Masters of Surgery option
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Friday January 30, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Research/Publications
  • Interview performance
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
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 Surgery10 blocksVarious
ER Ortho Hybrid1 blockVarious
Traumatology1 blockVarious
Ambulatory General Internal Medicine1 blockVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Orthopedic Surgery7 blocksVarious
Community Orthopedic Surgery2-3 blocksStratford, Owen Sound, Chatham
Critical Care Trauma Centre2 blocksVarious
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1 blockVarious
Elective1 blockVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit RotationsVariesVarious
Research3 blocksVarious
Electives2 blocksVarious
Orthopedic Oncology1 blockMount Sinai Hospital

PGY-4 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit RotationsVariesVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit RotationsVariesVarious
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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.