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Winnipeg - Orthopedic Surgery

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba
Orthopedic Surgery
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The University of Manitoba Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to prepare residents to become consultant general orthopedic surgeons. Located in Winnipeg, the program offers extensive clinical exposure across multiple specialized orthopedic areas with a strong commitment to academic and scholarly development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29625
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 25, 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 focusing on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and milestone-based learning with increasing levels of surgical responsibility.

Training Setting

Urban medical training environment in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spanning multiple teaching hospitals including Health Sciences Centre, Pan Am Clinic, Concordia Hospital, and Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
Adult Trauma Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Spine Surgery
Hand Surgery
Adult Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Oncology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Protected academic half day
  • Research day with University of Saskatchewan
  • Conference attendance funding
  • Video-linked teaching sites
  • Research opportunities
  • Interprovincial and international electives
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Strong academic and research components
  • Exposure to multiple orthopedic subspecialties
  • 3:1 or better teacher to learner ratio
  • Faculty with fellowship training in all subspecialties
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Sports injury patients
Orthopedic oncology patients
Adult reconstruction patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to be involved in clinical research projects and present their work at Orthopedic Surgery Residents Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • Pan Am Clinic
  • Concordia Hospital
  • Children's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Personal letter
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • 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

Adult Trauma Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Foot and Ankle Surgery1 block
Orthopedic Hand Surgery1 block
Orthopedic Sports Surgery1 block
Trauma Surgery1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Orthopedic Spine Surgery1 block
Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Trauma Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Sports Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery1 block
Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Surgical Intensive Care Unit1 block
Perioperative Medicine1 block
Vascular Surgery1 block
Plastic Hand Surgery1 block
Orthopedic Oncology1 block
Orthopedic Spine Surgery1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Adult Trauma Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Orthopedic Spine Surgery3 blocks
Orthopedic Oncology1 block
Orthopedic Sports Surgery1 block

PGY-4 Rotations

Adult Trauma Orthopedic Surgery1 block
Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery1 block
Orthopedic Sports Surgery3 blocks
Foot and Ankle Surgery2 blocks
Internal or External Electives3 blocks
Orthopedic Hand Surgery1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Adult Trauma Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery1 block
Sports Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Spine Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery3 blocks
Exam Preparation2 blocks
Orthopedic Oncology1 block
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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.