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St. John's - General Surgery

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
General Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
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Memorial University's General Surgery Residency is a five-year Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) program designed to produce broadly-trained surgeons prepared for community practice. The program offers comprehensive training across various surgical disciplines, with a focus on developing competent specialists capable of assuming consultant roles in General Surgery.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30130
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 4, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Provide exceptional clinical surgery training with flexibility to develop surgical scientists, using Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach with progressive independence and comprehensive supervision.

Training Setting

Urban medical center training in St. John's, Newfoundland, with rotations at multiple hospitals including Health Sciences Centre, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, and Janeway Children's Hospital. Community rotations available in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.

Focus Areas
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Trauma Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Community Surgery
Critical Care
Special Features
  • Surgical Foundations CBD-styled program
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Two Community Surgery rotations
  • Early operating experience
  • Virtual Town Hall/Q&A session for candidates
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Comprehensive surgical training across multiple disciplines
  • Strong community surgery focus
  • Flexible program allowing scientific development
Patient Populations
Adult surgical patients
Pediatric surgical patients
Trauma patients
Community hospital patients
Research Opportunities

One dedicated research block in PGY-3 and PGY-4, with opportunities to develop surgical research skills

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
  • Janeway Children's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Community Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Endoscopy
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 30, 2026
  • January 31, 2026
  • January 30-31, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$90,868

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Additional optional benefits: 100% employee paid
Annual vacation: 4 weeks/year
CMPA dues: 100% reimbursement
Conference leave: 7 days/pd
Extended health insurance: Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
Frequency of call: Excess in-hospital call > 7/28 weekday – $225, weekend – $360;Call stipend – $115 Home call > 7/21 – $75;Call stipend – $57.50
Maternity/Paternity leave: Up to One year
Meal allowance: $105 per month
Parking fees: $5/year
Provincial health insurance: Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
Resident Student: Full-time status
Sick leave: 1 day per month

... and 1 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Emergency • 1Health Sciences Centre/St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Plastic Surgery • 1Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3Health Sciences Centre (Acute Care Service), St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3St. Clare's Mercy Hospital (Team C), St. John's, NL.
ICU • 1St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Medicine • 1St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Pediatric Surgery • 1Janeway Children's Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Vascular Surgery • 2St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Ambulatory Clinics • 1St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3St. Clare's Mercy Hospital (Team B), St. John's, NL.
ICU • 2Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, NL.
Endoscopy • 3Health Sciences Centre/St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL
Trauma • 1Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont.
General Surgery • 3Health Sciences Centre (Team B), St. John's, NL.
Thoracic Surgery • 2St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Pediatric Surgery • 3Janeway Children's Hospital, St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3Health Sciences Centre (Acute Care Service Team), St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3St. Clare's Mercy Hospital (Team A), St. John's, NL
Research • 1St. John's, NL
Elective • 1Residents' choice
Community Surgery • 3Carbonear, Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; Charlottetown, PEI. Other sites may be arranged.
Elective • 3Residents' choice
Endoscopy • 1St. John's, NL.
General Surgery • 3Health Sciences Centre (Team A), St. John's, NL.
Head and Neck • 2St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
Research • 1St. John's, NL.
Community Surgery • 3Carbonear, Corner Brook or Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; Charlottetown, PEI. Other sites may be arranged.
General Surgery • 10Health Sciences Centre/St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, NL.
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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.