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Winnipeg - General Surgery
The University of Manitoba General Surgery Residency Program is dedicated to training fully qualified and competent general surgeons. The program offers a comprehensive five-year training experience that prepares residents for both community and academic surgical careers, with opportunities for additional research training.
- Program ID
- 30144
- Quota
- 4 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focusing on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and targeted learning outcomes with a strong emphasis on workplace-based learning.
Training Setting
Urban medical center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with training across multiple major teaching hospitals including Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, and Children's Hospital, with additional rotations in community hospitals.
- Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Optional Master's of Science in Surgery
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
- Surgical Skills Laboratory Courses
- Annual Resident Research Day
- Resident Wellness Retreat
- Extensive research opportunities
- Large and diverse clinical case load
- High operative volume
- Small program with friendly atmosphere
- Excellent surgical skills training
- Comprehensive research opportunities
- Strong academic and community surgery preparation
Residents can pursue a Master's of Science in Surgery, participate in the Clinician Investigator Program, and have dedicated research time with support for national and international conference presentations.
- Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
- St. Boniface Hospital
- Children's Hospital
- CancerCare Manitoba
- Breast Health Centre
- Grace General Hospital
- Seven Oaks General Hospital
- Concordia Hospital
- Selkirk and District Community Hospital
- Boundary Trails Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday January 26, 2026
- January 26, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Electives
- Research experience
- Interview performance
Manitoba provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$62,663
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$85,863
PGY-5
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
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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.