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Thunder Bay - Orthopedic Surgery
The NOSM University Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program in Thunder Bay offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing competent orthopedic surgeons prepared to practice in any setting, with a strong emphasis on northern and rural medical practice. The program provides hands-on surgical training, diverse clinical experiences, and a commitment to producing skilled, professional orthopedic specialists.
- Program ID
- 29993
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum focused on hands-on learning, progressive skill development, and comprehensive training across diverse orthopedic subspecialties with an emphasis on community-based practice.
Training Setting
Based in Thunder Bay, with opportunities for rotations at other Northern Ontario learning centres and specialized rotations in Toronto, including trauma, pediatrics, and oncology settings.
- Early surgical skill training
- 24-hour in-hospital access to full body cadavers
- Individualized educational goals
- Exposure to Francophone and Indigenous communities
- Research opportunities
- Funding for research and professional development
- Financial support for resident travel
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Distributed medical education model
- Strong focus on northern and rural medical practice
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Diverse clinical experiences
- Supportive preceptor network
Residents complete research projects, with dedicated research blocks and expert guidance, including an eight-week research rotation in PGY-1 and a four-week research block in PGY-3.
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- University of Toronto hospitals
Interview Dates
- January 31, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Reference letters
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.