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Winnipeg - Neurosurgery

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba
Neurosurgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Manitoba Neurosurgery Residency Program offers comprehensive training at the Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg Children's Hospital, providing residents with exposure to the full range of neurosurgical subspecialties. The program emphasizes progressive clinical responsibility, research opportunities, and competency-based medical education across a six-year training period.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29591
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
October 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with incrementally increasing clinical responsibility, emphasizing workplace-based assessments, frequent formative feedback, and milestone-driven progression.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center at Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg Children's Hospital, serving as the sole neurosurgical referral center for Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut.

Focus Areas
Epilepsy surgery
Neuro-oncology
Vascular neurosurgery
Spinal neurosurgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Trauma neurosurgery
Functional neurosurgery
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
  • Research/Elective year in PGY4
  • Clinician Investigator Program support
  • Gamma Knife unit training
  • Robotic guidance system (ROSA)
  • Epilepsy monitoring unit
  • Weekly academic rounds
  • Subspecialty case conferences
Program Strengths
  • Only provincial neurosurgical referral center
  • Modern diagnostic equipment
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Dedicated research training opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult neurosurgical patients
Pediatric neurosurgical patients
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Epilepsy patients
Patients with vascular conditions
Research Opportunities

Extensive research training through Clinician Investigator Program, with opportunities for MSc, PhD, and focused research year in PGY4

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • Winnipeg Children's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Research training
Graduate degree opportunities
Subspecialty electives
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday January 21, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Elective experiences
  • Research/publications
  • Leadership potential
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Manitoba provincial salaries

Updated July 20, 2023

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$62,663

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,586

PGY-6

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Neurosurgery18 blocksHealth Sciences Centre
Critical Care
General Surgery
Plastic Surgery

PGY-2 Rotations

NeurosurgeryRemaining blocksHealth Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

NeurosurgeryHealth Sciences Centre
Neurology
Neuropathology

PGY-4 Rotations

Research/Elective Year13 periods (1 year)

PGY-5 Rotations

NeurosurgeryHealth Sciences Centre
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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.