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Winnipeg - Ophthalmology

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba
Ophthalmology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Subspecialty Ophthalmology
Surgical Training
Academic Medicine
Northern/Rural Ophthalmology
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Enthusiastic and collegial teaching staff
  • Comprehensive subspecialty coverage
  • High-volume clinical experience
  • Excellent supervision
  • Flexible learning opportunities
Patient Populations
Comprehensive ophthalmology patients
Pediatric patients
Urban patients
Rural patients
Northern/Indigenous community patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to be involved in basic and clinical research, with mandatory annual research day presentation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Misericordia Health Centre
  • Children's Hospital of Winnipeg
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Boniface Hospital
  • GRMC Vision Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Urban medical center
Rural medical center
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, February 2, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • CV/Research
  • Electives
  • 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

MedicinePartial year
Infectious DiseasesPartial year
Neuro-radiologyPartial year
NeurologyPartial year
Plastic SurgeryPartial year
Emergency MedicinePartial year
PediatricsPartial year
RheumatologyPartial year
Ophthalmology6 weeks
TORIC Basic Science Course6 weeksToronto

PGY-2 Rotations

Resident Emergency ClinicFull yearMisericordia Health Centre
General Ophthalmology RotationsFull year

PGY-3 Rotations

Surgical RotationsFull year
Cataract SurgeryPartial year
Subspecialty Clinical RotationsFull year

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty Clinical RotationsFull year
Surgical TrainingFull year

PGY-5 Rotations

Subspecialty Clinical RotationsFull year
Surgical TrainingFull year
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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.