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Ottawa - Ophthalmology
The University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive five-year ophthalmology residency program with early surgical exposure and a strong focus on clinical and research training. Residents train across three university-affiliated sites, receiving extensive didactic teaching, surgical skills development, and opportunities for research and subspecialty experience.
- Program ID
- 29609
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- 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, and comprehensive didactic teaching by staff ophthalmologists.
Training Setting
Training occurs across three sites in Ottawa: University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Riverside Eye Care Center, providing diverse clinical experiences in urban and community settings.
- Ophthalmic Surgical Simulation Center
- EYESi Ophthalmic Surgery Simulator
- Dedicated research time (1/2 day per week)
- Resident Mentorship Program
- Wellness Program
- Summer clinical skills enhancement course
- National and international conference opportunities
- Baffin Program rotation in Nunavut
- Visiting Professor Program
- Early surgical exposure
- High-volume clinical training
- Comprehensive subspecialty experience
- Strong research infrastructure
- Supportive learning environment
- Advanced surgical simulation training
Dedicated research time equivalent to 1/2 day per week from PGY-2 to PGY-4, with support for conference presentations and research projects.
- University of Ottawa Eye Institute
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Riverside Eye Care Center
- Baffin Program - Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Precision Cornea Centre
- Precision Glaucoma Centre
- Retina Centre of Ottawa
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC Examination
- CV/Academic achievements
- Electives
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Research experience
- Interview performance
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.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.