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Ottawa - Orthopedic Surgery

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on solid clinical and surgical training. The program provides competency-based orthopedic surgical training across multiple subspecialties, emphasizing research, clinical skills, and a supportive learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30226
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on developing comprehensive orthopedic surgeons through structured rotations, research opportunities, and mentorship.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites in Ottawa, including teaching hospitals, children's hospital, and community hospitals across different campuses.

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 rotations
  • Clinical Investigator Program
  • Master's degree opportunities in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine
  • Intensive first-year orientation
  • Sponsored conference and course attendance
  • Surgical skills labs
  • Monthly journal clubs
  • Quarterly visiting professors
  • Summer anatomy program
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Large clinical volumes
  • Dedicated teaching faculty
  • Strong cohesive resident group
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Research-oriented training
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult orthopedic patients
Trauma patients
Musculoskeletal oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Two research projects with manuscripts required during core training, with dedicated research rotations and opportunities to pursue Masters and PhD degrees.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
  • Hospital Montfort
  • Hull Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Children's hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Science and Translational Medicine (CTM) Master's degree
Clinical Investigator Program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Records
  • 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

Orthopedic Surgery3 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
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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.