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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 highly skilled, professional orthopedic surgeons who can serve diverse patient populations.
- Program ID
- 30120
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 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 primarily in Thunder Bay, with rotations at various Northern Ontario learning centers and specialized training sites in Toronto, including University of Toronto hospitals and Sick Kids Hospital.
- Early surgical skill training
- 24-hour in-hospital access to full body cadavers
- Individualized educational goals
- Research opportunities
- Professional development funding
- Resident travel support
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Distributed rural residency
- Strong northern and rural medical training
- Comprehensive surgical education
- Diverse clinical experiences
- Excellent research infrastructure
- Supportive preceptor network
- Flexible, personalized learning approach
Residents complete minimum two research projects, with dedicated research blocks, expert guidance, and funding available.
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- University of Toronto Hospitals
- Sick Kids Hospital
- Health Sciences North
Interview Dates
- January 31, 2026
- CV
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Electives
- Examinations (NAC, MCCQE Part I)
- 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.