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Ottawa - Plastic Surgery

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Plastic Surgery
IMG Stream
1 Position

The University of Ottawa Plastic Surgery Residency Program provides comprehensive training in plastic surgery, focusing on developing competent surgeons through a Competence By Design (CBD) framework. The program offers a unique 5-year training experience with exposure to diverse clinical settings, advanced surgical skills, and opportunities for research and global health engagement.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30211
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence By Design (CBD) framework with a focus on progressive skill development, structured learning events, and achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) throughout four training stages.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban and community hospital sites in Ottawa, including Ottawa Hospital campuses, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), and other regional hospitals.

Focus Areas
Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Microsurgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Global Health
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
  • Unique resident aesthetic clinic
  • Strong microsurgical skills development
  • Global health opportunities
  • Robust research support
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 Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Aesthetic Surgery
Microsurgery
Global Health Rotations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
  • February 23, 2023
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Academic performance
  • Elective experiences
  • Research portfolio
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Casper test
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
Surgical Foundations RotationsVarious blocksMultiple sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Surgical Foundations RotationsVarious blocksMultiple sites
Burns2 blocksBurn Unit

PGY-3 Rotations

Plastic Surgery RotationsMultiple blocksVarious teaching sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Plastic Surgery RotationsMultiple blocksVarious teaching sites
Electives2 one-month blocksPotentially outside Ottawa

PGY-5 Rotations

Plastic Surgery RotationsMultiple blocksVarious teaching sites
Transition to Practice3-6 monthsVarious teaching sites
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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.