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London - Vascular Surgery

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Vascular Surgery
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

Western University offers a comprehensive 5-year direct entry Vascular Surgery residency program with exceptional clinical and academic opportunities. The program provides robust training in both open and endovascular techniques, preparing residents for successful careers in academic or community vascular surgery.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29959
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
November 17, 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 with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on learning, case-based education, and comprehensive surgical skill development through structured rotations and academic sessions.

Training Setting

Large volume tertiary care center with a conveniently situated clinical teaching unit, featuring a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre and advanced medical facilities in London, Ontario.

Focus Areas
Vascular Surgery
Endovascular Surgery
Open Surgical Techniques
Aortic Interventions
Peripheral Interventions
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education curriculum
  • Mandatory annual research project
  • Weekly academic half-day
  • Surgical Foundations course
  • Hybrid operating suite
  • Fusion imaging technology
  • Research support and financial assistance
  • Case-based learning
  • Morbidity & Mortality rounds
  • Journal Club
Program Strengths
  • Small, dedicated faculty group
  • Large clinical volume
  • Strong academic focus
  • Robust formal teaching program
  • Internationally renowned research track record
  • Comprehensive training in open and endovascular techniques
Patient Populations
Vascular surgery patients
Endovascular intervention patients
Aortic disease patients
Peripheral vascular disease patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory annual research project with financial support for conference abstracts, supervised by faculty to ensure successful completion and dissemination.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiology
Trauma
Emergency Medicine
Intensive Care
Interventional Vascular Radiology

PGY-2 Rotations

Similar to PGY-1 rotations

PGY-3 Rotations

Vascular Surgery
Vascular Laboratory
Electives
Research

PGY-4 Rotations

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Vascular Radiology
Electives
Research

PGY-5 Rotations

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Vascular Radiology
Electives
Research
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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.