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Ottawa - Anesthesiology

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Anesthesiology
CMG Stream
10 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Anesthesiology Residency Program is a national leader in anesthesia education, offering a flexible and comprehensive 5-year training experience. The program prides itself on being small enough to individualize resident experiences while large enough to provide a full range of anesthesia and tertiary care experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29575
Quota
10 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 19, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Learner-centered competency-based education focused on progressive skill development, reflective practice, and achieving entrustable professional activities (EPAs) through frequent formative assessments.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites in Ottawa, including tertiary care centers, children's hospital, and community hospitals.

Focus Areas
Regional Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Cardiac Anesthesia
Pain Medicine
Perioperative Care
Crisis Management
Perioperative Echocardiography
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Extensive Simulation Training
  • Anesthesia Bootcamp
  • Interprofessional Team Training
  • Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia Training
  • Enrichment Training Pathway
  • Formal Mentorship Program
Program Strengths
  • First Canadian program to launch competency-based curriculum
  • National leaders in simulation-based medical education
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Higher than national average Royal College exam pass rates
  • Close proximity to Royal College headquarters
  • Comprehensive multi-site training experience
Patient Populations
Adult surgical patients
Pediatric patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Obstetric patients
Trauma patients
Critical care patients
Research Opportunities

Strong research agenda focusing on perioperative care, pain management, and medical education with support for conference attendance and research presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital, General Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital, Riverside Campus
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute
  • Queensway Carleton Hospital
  • Montfort Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Perioperative Echocardiography
Simulation Education
Chronic Pain Management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Curriculum Vitae
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • 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.

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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.