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Ottawa - Orthopedic Surgery

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a strong clinical program emphasizing solid surgical training and a collegial atmosphere. Residents receive comprehensive exposure to all orthopedic subspecialties across multiple teaching hospitals, with a focus on developing competent, well-rounded orthopedic surgeons.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29746
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based training focused on developing comprehensive orthopedic surgeons through structured rotations, research opportunities, and progressive skill development across multiple subspecialties.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Ottawa, including multiple hospital campuses with state-of-the-art facilities and large clinical volumes across pediatric and adult settings.

Focus Areas
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedics
Trauma Surgery
Knee Surgery
Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Hand and Wrist Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Dedicated research rotation
  • Clinical elective block
  • Surgical skills labs
  • Quarterly visiting professors
  • Summer anatomy program
  • Sponsored courses and conferences
  • Opportunity to pursue Masters/PhD degrees
  • Clinical Investigator Program
  • Master's in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong research support
  • Cohesive and supportive training environment
  • Multiple teaching hospitals
  • Extensive academic curriculum
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult orthopedic patients
Trauma patients
Musculoskeletal oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents must complete two research projects with manuscripts during core training, with dedicated research rotations and opportunities to pursue advanced degrees.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
  • Hopital Montfort
  • Hull Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Investigator Program
Master's in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine
ATLS course
Basic AO course
Clinical Research course
Orthopedic Basic Science course
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV assessment
  • Electives assessment
  • Examination performance
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • 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

Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Transition to Discipline3 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Orthopedics11 blocks
Community Orthopedics2 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedics3 blocks
ICU2 blocks
Emergency Medicine1 block
General Surgery1 block
Vascular Surgery1 block
Plastic Surgery1 block
Research1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Musculoskeletal Oncology
Shoulder and Elbow
Spine Surgery
Trauma
Arthroplasty
Foot and Ankle
Pediatric Orthopedics
Hand and Wrist
Knee Surgery
Research
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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.