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Winnipeg - General Surgery

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba
General Surgery
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Acute Care Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Community Surgery
Academic Surgery
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • 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
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Surgical oncology patients
Pediatric surgical patients
Acute care surgical patients
Community hospital patients
Rural and urban surgical patients
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Pediatric hospital
Cancer center
Enhanced Skills Training
Master's of Science in Surgery
Clinician Investigator Program
Research training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday January 26, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Electives
  • Research experience
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Manitoba provincial salaries

Updated July 20, 2023

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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Gold Trauma Service2 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Acute Care Surgical Service2 blocksSt. Boniface Hospital
Minimally Invasive Surgery2-4 blocksSt. Boniface Hospital
Surgical Oncology2-4 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Community Surgery2 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Pediatric Surgery2 blocksChildren's Hospital
Surgical Selective2 blocksVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Gold Trauma Service2 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Acute Care Surgical Service2 blocksSt. Boniface Hospital
Minimally Invasive Surgery2-4 blocksSt. Boniface Hospital
Surgical Oncology2-4 blocksHealth Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Gold Trauma Service1 blockHealth Sciences Centre
Acute Care Surgical Service1 blockSt. Boniface Hospital
General Surgery4 blocksVarious
Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy3 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Vascular Surgery1 blockVarious

PGY-4 Rotations

Gold Trauma Service1 blockHealth Sciences Centre
Acute Care Surgical Service1 blockSt. Boniface Hospital
Surgical Oncology2 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Chief Resident General Surgery3 blocksVarious
Community General Surgery2 blocksVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

Gold Trauma Service1 blockHealth Sciences Centre
Acute Care Surgical Service1 blockSt. Boniface Hospital
Breast Surgery1 blockHealth Sciences Centre
Head & Neck Oncology Surgery1 blockHealth Sciences Centre
General Surgery4 blocksVarious
Transition to Practice4 blocksVarious
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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.