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Ottawa - Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Obstetrics and Gynecology
IMG Stream
2 Positions
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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 resident wellness. The program provides a dynamic learning environment across multiple hospital sites, implementing Competence by Design (CBD) and focusing on developing well-rounded, competent physicians.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29156
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 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, comprehensive skill development across CanMEDS roles, and individualized learning through mentorship and research opportunities.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple training sites including The Ottawa Hospital (General, Civic, and Riverside Campuses), Montfort Hospital, and The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Offers both tertiary and community hospital experiences.

Focus Areas
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology
Gynecologic Oncology
Urogynecology
Pediatric Gynecology
Women's Health
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Comprehensive Academic Half Day program
  • Elaborate simulation curriculum
  • Resident Research Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Curriculum
  • Longitudinal Ambulatory Rotation
  • International global health elective opportunities
  • One-week rotation in Iqaluit
  • Anatomy and minimally invasive surgery simulation
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across all subspecialties
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Excellent simulation curriculum
  • Robust wellness support
  • Bilingual training opportunities
  • High faculty-to-resident ratio
  • Extensive clinical exposure
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, research mentorship, annual Resident Research Day, and support for scholarly projects across 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
  • Montfort Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Colposcopy
Pediatric Gynecology
Family Planning
Global Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 13, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • 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
Obstetrics and GynecologyMultiple blocksVarious sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Research4 weeksUniversity of Ottawa
Off-service rotationsMultiple blocksVarious sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty Rotations3 months eachVarious sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Chief Resident Rotations6-7 blocksVarious sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Longitudinal Ambulatory RotationMultiple blocksVarious sites
Transition to PracticeMultiple blocksVarious 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.