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Ottawa - Orthopedic Surgery
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
Residents must complete two research projects with manuscripts during core training, with dedicated research rotations and opportunities to pursue advanced degrees.
- 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
Interview Dates
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- CV assessment
- Electives assessment
- Examination performance
- 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.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 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.