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Ottawa - Ophthalmology
The University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive 5-year ophthalmology residency program designed to produce high-quality ophthalmologists through extensive clinical training, surgical exposure, and research opportunities. Residents train across multiple sites, gaining broad experience in subspecialties and benefiting from early surgical training, dedicated research time, and a supportive learning environment.
- Program ID
- 29812
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 11, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on experience, direct observation, didactic teaching, and structured evaluation to develop well-rounded ophthalmologists.
Training Setting
Residents train across multiple academic and community sites in Ottawa, including University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Riverside Eye Care Center, and community practices, providing comprehensive clinical exposure.
- Ophthalmic Surgical Simulation Center
- EYESi Ophthalmic Surgery Simulator
- Summer clinical skills enhancement course
- Dedicated research time
- Faculty-run mentorship program
- National and international partnerships
- Resident Wellness Program
- Visiting Professor Program
- Orbital anatomy course
- International elective opportunities
- Early surgical exposure
- High-volume teaching clinics
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Dedicated research support
- Robust resident wellness program
- Extensive subspecialty training
- Strong mentorship
- Advanced surgical simulation
Residents have dedicated half-day per week for research from PGY-2 to PGY-4, with support for conference presentations and research funding.
- University of Ottawa Eye Institute
- The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Riverside Eye Care Center
- Baffin Program - Iqaluit, Nunavut
Interview Dates
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- February 7, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
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.