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St. John's - Orthopedic Surgery
Memorial University's Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a five-year Competence by Design program designed to produce a 'general' orthopedic surgeon. Located in beautiful Newfoundland & Labrador, the program offers a tight-knit resident group, comprehensive training, and a focus on work-life balance in a welcoming environment.
- Program ID
- 29181
- Quota
- 3 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
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Follows a longitudinal training model with mixed subspecialty experiences occurring concurrently, emphasizing constant exposure and preventing skill stagnation. Focuses on producing well-rounded practitioners capable of collaboration and cooperation.
Training Setting
Training occurs primarily in St. John's, Newfoundland, across multiple hospital sites including St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, and Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, with additional community hospital experiences.
- One mandatory three-month rural rotation
- Three-month elective in PGY 4
- Opportunity to complete Masters in Clinical Epidemiology
- Research opportunities with biomechanical lab
- Team Broken Earth educational collaboration
- Weekly specialized rounds
- Monthly journal clubs
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Excellent rural medicine exposure
- Supportive and tight-knit resident community
- Diverse clinical experiences
Residents participate in Resident Research Day, can engage in independent local research, multi-centre trials, and potentially complete a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology.
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Health Sciences Centre
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
- James Paton Memorial Hospital
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- Academic achievement
- References and CV
- Scholarly activity interest
- Extra-curricular interests
- Interview performance
Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,175
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$90,868
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 1 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.