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Ottawa - Anesthesiology

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Anesthesiology
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Anesthesiology Residency Program is a national leader in anesthesia education, offering a comprehensive 5-year Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) training experience. The program provides a flexible, supportive environment with 150 faculty members, emphasizing innovative simulation training and a broad range of clinical experiences across multiple hospital sites.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30314
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 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 focusing on progressive skill development through staged training (Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core, and Transition to Practice) with strong emphasis on simulation and reflective learning.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Ottawa, with training across multiple hospital sites including Ottawa Hospital campuses, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Focus Areas
Regional Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Cardiac Anesthesia
Pain Medicine
Perioperative Care
Crisis Management
Simulation Training
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Extensive Simulation Training
  • Perioperative Echocardiography Program
  • Anesthesia Bootcamp
  • Mentorship Program
  • Royal College Proximity
  • Enrichment Training Pathway
Program Strengths
  • National leaders in anesthesia education
  • Pioneering Competency-Based Medical Education
  • Comprehensive simulation training
  • High Royal College examination pass rates
  • Strong faculty-resident relationships
  • Diverse clinical exposure
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 paper 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 hospitals
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Simulation Education
Research Opportunities
Enrichment Training Pathway
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS score
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Leadership skills
  • Extra-curricular activities
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.