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Vancouver - Orthopedic Surgery
The UBC Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum across multiple hospital sites, focusing on developing exceptional orthopedic surgeons with strong clinical, academic, and interpersonal skills.
- Program ID
- 29632
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 14, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive responsibility, focusing on achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and developing well-rounded physicians across all CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
Training occurs across 9 university-affiliated hospitals in the Vancouver area and Prince George, providing diverse clinical experiences in urban and community settings.
- Weekly academic half-day
- Surgical foundations 'CRASH' course
- Orthopaedic surgery 'Bootcamp'
- Cadaver dissection lab
- Fracture fixation advanced skills lab
- Arthroscopic surgery skills labs
- Visiting professor teaching sessions
- Faculty mentorship program
- Near-peer mentorship
- Research opportunities
- Clinical Investigator Program
- Strong gender parity representation
- Comprehensive subspecialty training
- High fellowship placement success
- Diverse clinical rotation experiences
- Robust research infrastructure
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Residents are supported in research through a dedicated research director, research coordinators, and opportunities to dedicate research time during clinical rotations.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- UBC Hospital
- BC Children's Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- Eagle Ridge Hospital
- University Hospital of Northern BC
- Richmond General Hospital
- Burnaby General Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday, January 26 2026
- January 26, 2026
- January 26 2026
- Academic background
- CanMEDS roles assessment
- Reference letters
- Interview performance
- Research involvement
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,711
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
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.