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Toronto - Vascular Surgery

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Vascular Surgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto's Vascular Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience across multiple teaching sites in the Greater Toronto Area. Residents will gain extensive exposure to open surgical and endovascular techniques, complex vascular cases, and academic research opportunities. The program aims to train leaders in Vascular Surgery who can comprehensively manage vascular disease and advance knowledge in the field.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29769
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing research, academic development, and comprehensive clinical skills across multiple training sites.

Training Setting

Training occurs across five teaching sites in urban Toronto, including academic medical centers and community hospitals, providing diverse clinical exposure and comprehensive vascular surgery training.

Focus Areas
Open surgical techniques
Endovascular interventions
Vascular trauma management
Pediatric vascular surgery
Vascular oncology support
Special Features
  • Surgeon Scientist Training Program (SSTP)
  • Annual research project requirement
  • Departmental skills boot camp
  • Vascular surgery specific boot camp
  • Interventional radiology experience
  • Vascular laboratory training
Program Strengths
  • Multiple training sites
  • Strong academic research focus
  • Comprehensive open and endovascular training
  • Surgeon Scientist Training Program
  • Extensive clinical exposure
Patient Populations
Vascular surgery patients
Trauma patients
Pediatric vascular patients
Oncology patients
Emergency vascular cases
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete an annual research project and are strongly encouraged to enter the Surgeon Scientist Training Program (SSTP).

Teaching Hospitals
  • University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Humber River Hospital
  • Scarborough General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Vascular laboratory training
Interventional radiology experience
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • References
  • Research/Publications
  • Personal letter
  • 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 Foundation CurriculumFull yearVarious sites
Vascular Surgery Boot Camp3 weeksUniversity of Toronto

PGY-2 Rotations

Off-service surgical rotationsVariesVarious sites
Off-service medical rotationsVariesVarious sites
Initial vascular laboratory experienceVariesVascular lab

PGY-3 Rotations

Cardiac surgery rotationVariesCardiac surgery sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Vascular service rotationVariesCore training sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Advanced vascular service rotationVariesCore training sites
Interventional radiology experienceVariesInterventional radiology sites
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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.