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Toronto - Plastic Surgery

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Plastic Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Training Program is one of the largest in North America, with 28 residents, 55 teaching faculty, and 10 university teaching hospitals. The program aims to produce outstanding plastic surgeons who will become leaders in the field through excellence in education, world-class research, and committed mentorship.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30076
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 25, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, comprehensive surgical skills development, and holistic medical education including ethics, research, and professional development

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers across 11 University of Toronto teaching hospitals in Toronto, Ontario

Focus Areas
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Academic Plastic Surgery
Community Plastic Surgery
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Surgeon Scientist Program
  • Plastic Surgery School (weekly academic session)
  • Research opportunities in clinical and basic science
  • Opportunity to complete higher-level degrees (Masters, PhD)
Program Strengths
  • Largest plastic surgery residency program in North America
  • Comprehensive research infrastructure
  • Diverse academic and clinical training
  • Multiple symposia and conferences
  • Strong mentorship model
Patient Populations
Plastic and reconstructive surgery patients
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Burn patients
Craniofacial patients
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities in clinical and basic science, with options to join the Surgeon Scientist Program and complete advanced degrees

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Toronto teaching hospitals (11 total sites)
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University teaching hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday January 22, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic achievement
  • Leadership experience
  • Reference letters
  • Research productivity
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$104,167

PGY-6

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

Surgical Foundations12-18 monthsVarious surgical specialties
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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.