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Ottawa - Plastic Surgery

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Plastic Surgery
CMG Stream
1 Position

The University of Ottawa Plastic Surgery Residency Program provides comprehensive training in plastic surgery, emphasizing a Competence By Design (CBD) framework. The program offers a unique 5-year curriculum that prepares residents to become competent plastic surgeons through progressive learning stages, extensive surgical exposure, and a focus on academic and research development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29757
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Follows the Royal College's Competence By Design (CBD) framework, focusing on progressive skill development through four training stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban and community hospital sites in Ottawa, including academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and regional health centers.

Focus Areas
Aesthetic Surgery
Microsurgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Global Health
Surgical Anatomy
Special Features
  • Resident Aesthetic Clinic
  • Annual Microsurgery Lab
  • International Electives
  • Anatomy Dissection Labs
  • Division Research Assistant Support
  • Funding for Courses and Conferences
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive surgical training
  • Strong research support
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Unique resident aesthetic clinic
  • Global health opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult Plastic Surgery Patients
Pediatric Patients
Burn Patients
Aesthetic Surgery Patients
Reconstructive Surgery Patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to produce a peer-reviewed publication annually, with protected time, financial support, and research design assistance.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - Riverside
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
  • Queensway Carleton Hospital
  • Arnprior Regional Health Centre
  • Almonte General Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Microsurgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Global Health
Research Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal Letter
  • Reference Documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • Interview Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$104,167

PGY-6

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

Adult Plastic Surgery2 blocksOttawa Hospital
Emergency Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
General Surgery

PGY-2 Rotations

Plastic Surgery12-13 blocksOttawa Hospital
Burns2 blocks
Otolaryngology
Vascular Surgery

PGY-3 Rotations

Plastic Surgery RotationsVarious teaching sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Plastic Surgery Rotations2 one-month elective blocksVarious teaching sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice3-6 monthsAdult Plastic Surgery
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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.