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Ottawa - Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Obstetrics and Gynecology
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, research, and personal development. The program provides an extensive educational experience across multiple hospital sites, with a focus on competency-based medical education and holistic resident support.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29753
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, holistic skill development across CanMEDS roles, and personalized resident support through mentorship and wellness initiatives.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Ottawa, including multiple campuses of The Ottawa Hospital, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Montfort Hospital, offering both tertiary and community healthcare experiences.

Focus Areas
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology
Gynecologic Oncology
Urogynecology
Pediatric Gynecology
Women's Health
Family Planning
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) training model
  • Fundamentals Rotation for PGY1 trainees
  • Surgical Foundations Program
  • Extensive simulation curriculum
  • Resident Wellness Committee
  • Mentorship Program
  • Annual Resident Research Day
  • Dedicated Research Program
  • Longitudinal Ambulatory Rotation
  • International global health elective opportunities
  • One-week rotation in Iqaluit
  • Anatomy and minimally invasive surgery simulation
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Excellent simulation training
  • Robust wellness support
  • Bilingual training opportunities
  • High faculty-to-resident ratio
  • Extensive academic half-day curriculum
Patient Populations
Women's health patients
Obstetric patients
Gynecological patients
Pediatric gynecology patients
Reproductive health patients
Oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Dedicated research rotation in PGY2, mandatory research project, research events, and support from a Resident Research Committee with opportunities in various research streams.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre
  • The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  • The Montfort Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Francophone healthcare institution
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Women's Health
Ultrasound
Ambulatory Gynecology
Pediatric Gynecology
Family Planning
Colposcopy
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 13, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letters
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Fundamentals Rotation4 weeksThe Ottawa Hospital
Female Urology1 blockThe Ottawa Hospital
ObstetricsMultiple blocksVarious campuses

PGY-2 Rotations

Research Rotation4 weeksUniversity of Ottawa
Off-service rotationsMultiple blocksVarious hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty Rotations3 months eachVarious campuses

PGY-4 Rotations

Lead Resident Rotations6-7 blocksVarious campuses

PGY-5 Rotations

Longitudinal Ambulatory RotationMultiple blocksVarious clinics
Transition to PracticeFinal 6 monthsVarious sites
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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.