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Ottawa - Vascular Surgery

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

The University of Ottawa's Vascular Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training experience designed to produce highly skilled and professional vascular surgeons. The program offers extensive clinical exposure in both open and endovascular procedures, with a strong emphasis on education, research, and personal development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29499
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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes early exposure, independence, and comprehensive training, preparing residents for independent surgical practice through a structured educational framework.

Training Setting

Training occurs across three campuses of The Ottawa Hospital and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, serving a catchment area of 1.25 to 1.5 million people.

Focus Areas
Vascular Surgery
Open Vascular Surgery
Endovascular Procedures
Surgical Techniques
Critical Care
Interventional Radiology
Special Features
  • Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Research blocks for thesis projects
  • Surgeon scientist program support
  • Dedicated academic half-days
  • Weekly 'Difficult Case Rounds'
  • Rotation in vascular diagnostic laboratory
  • Full-time research coordinator nurse
Program Strengths
  • One of Canada's earliest vascular surgery programs
  • Large institutional volume of clinical vascular surgery
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Collaborative and supportive learning environment
  • Commitment to equity and professionalism
Patient Populations
Vascular disease patients
Complex surgical cases
Endovascular procedure patients
Research Opportunities

Residents can take research blocks, work with faculty holding Masters in Epidemiology, and are supported in pursuing advanced degrees through the surgeon scientist program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Training Setting Type
Tertiary referral center
Academic medical center
Comprehensive training site
Enhanced Skills Training
Endovascular Surgery
Open Vascular Surgery
Diagnostic Procedures
Research Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I results
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Research experience
  • Reference letters
  • 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

Vascular SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Cardiac SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
General SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
Thoracic SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

Interventional Radiology2 monthsThe Ottawa Hospital
Critical CareBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital

PGY-4 Rotations

Plastic SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
Stroke NeurologyBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital

PGY-5 Rotations

Advanced Vascular SurgeryBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
Wound CareBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
Infectious DiseaseBlocks not specifiedThe Ottawa Hospital
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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.