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Toronto - Orthopedic Surgery

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
9 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program focused on clinical and academic excellence. The program uses a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competence By Design (CBD) framework, providing residents with extensive surgical skills training, research opportunities, and rotations across multiple specialized hospitals in Toronto.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30313
Quota
9 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
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with frequent examination, feedback, and individualized, flexible progress through the program. Emphasizes early surgical skills acquisition, academic excellence, and comprehensive clinical training.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, with training across seven core orthopedic hospital divisions including academic and community hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area.

Focus Areas
Pediatric orthopedics
Trauma surgery
Sports medicine
Reconstructive surgery
Spine surgery
Oncology
Hand and upper extremity
Foot and ankle surgery
Special Features
  • Surgical Boot Camp for PGY-1 residents
  • Surgeon-Scientist Program for graduate degrees
  • Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Competence By Design (CBD) training
  • Mandatory research project
  • Centralized teaching sessions
  • Resident mentor program
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited Royal College program
  • Over 95% first-attempt Royal College exam pass rate
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Diverse training across multiple hospital sites
  • Strong academic and clinical training framework
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Sports medicine patients
Oncology patients
Spine patients
Reconstructive surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to conduct a research project and can participate in the Surgeon-Scientist Program to pursue graduate degrees (MSc, PhD) after the second year of training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital
  • Michael Garron Hospital
  • Women's College Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Trauma center
Enhanced Skills Training
Surgeon-Scientist Program
Graduate degree opportunities
Research training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

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

Prep Camp/Surgical Boot Camp1 monthSurgical Skills Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital
Transition to Residency
Basic Fractures
Emergency Orthopaedics

PGY-2 Rotations

Basic Arthroplasty
Basic Sports
Basic Pediatrics

PGY-3 Rotations

Spine
Foot and Ankle
Hand and Upper Extremity

PGY-4 Rotations

MSK Medicine
Oncology
Advanced Trauma

PGY-5 Rotations

Advanced Arthroplasty
Advanced Sports
Advanced Pediatrics
Research
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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.