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Ottawa - Neurosurgery
The University of Ottawa Neurosurgery Residency Program is a fully-accredited 6-year Royal College training program that provides comprehensive neurosurgical education. The program offers extensive training across multiple subspecialties, encourages research opportunities, and supports residents in pursuing advanced academic degrees.
- Program ID
- 30245
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 6 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses a Competence-By-Design model focused on systematic development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, with protected academic time and comprehensive didactic learning experiences.
Training Setting
Training occurs at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), providing comprehensive neurosurgical care for Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec with approximately 1800 neurosurgical operations annually.
- Competence-By-Design curriculum
- Research opportunities supported
- Option for additional research years
- Financial support for specialized courses
- Attendance at national/international conferences
- R.U.N.N. basic neuroscience review course
- Semi-Annual Visiting Professorships
- Annual Neurosurgery Research Fair
- Fully integrated Level I Adult Regional Trauma Program
- Strong research connections with Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Comprehensive academic curriculum
- Supportive learning environment
- Diverse surgical exposure
Residents are encouraged to pursue additional training in basic sciences and clinical outcomes research, with support from the Royal College Clinician-Investigation Program (CIP).
- The Ottawa Hospital (TOH)
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Academic record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV
- Research experience
- Interpersonal skills
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (6-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$104,167
PGY-6
Benefits & Perks
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.