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Winnipeg - Ophthalmology
The University of Manitoba Ophthalmology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in clinical and surgical ophthalmology, providing a world-class learning environment with full subspecialty representation. The 5-year program focuses on preparing residents for comprehensive practice or subspecialty fellowships through extensive clinical exposure, early surgical training, and a robust academic curriculum.
- Program ID
- 29441
- Quota
- 2 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 with progressive independence, emphasizing supervised learning, comprehensive skill development, and tailored educational experiences based on resident interests and perceived learning needs.
Training Setting
Training occurs primarily at Misericordia Health Centre, with additional sites including Children's Hospital of Winnipeg, private teaching staff offices, Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, and GRMC Vision Centre in Brandon.
- High staff-to-resident teaching ratio
- Elective opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally
- Northern ophthalmology rotations in Manitoba and Nunavut
- Early surgical exposure
- State-of-the-art clinic space
- Funded attendance at mandatory courses
- $8000 budget for non-mandatory courses
- Protected learning time
- Annual research day participation
- Enthusiastic and collegial teaching staff
- Comprehensive subspecialty coverage
- High-volume clinical experience
- Excellent supervision
- Flexible learning opportunities
Residents are expected to be involved in basic and clinical research, with mandatory annual research day presentation.
- Misericordia Health Centre
- Children's Hospital of Winnipeg
- Health Sciences Centre
- St. Boniface Hospital
- GRMC Vision Centre
Interview Dates
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- CV/Research
- Electives
- 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.
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.