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Winnipeg - Plastic Surgery

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba
Plastic Surgery
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Manitoba Plastic Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive five-year training experience designed to prepare residents to become consultant Plastic surgeons recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program provides a desirable teaching environment with a strong teacher-to-learner ratio and exposure to faculty with subspecialty fellowship training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30009
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
6 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 (CBME) with progressive learning, frequent formative assessments, and a focus on targeted learning outcomes and workplace-based skill development.

Training Setting

Urban medical training environment in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spanning multiple hospital sites including Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface General Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, and Pan Am Clinic.

Focus Areas
Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Trauma Plastic Surgery
Burns
Hand Surgery
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Protected academic half-day
  • Subspecialty teaching sessions
  • Option for one-year MSc degree
  • Conference attendance funding
  • Resident research opportunities
  • Annual Residents' Research Day
  • Microsurgery lab
  • Craniofacial plating lab
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive five-year training program
  • Strong teacher-to-learner ratio
  • Faculty with subspecialty fellowship training
  • Emphasis on clinical trials research
  • Competitive conference and research funding
  • Diverse clinical exposure
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Burn patients
Reconstructive surgery patients
Hand surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to prepare yearly research papers, with funding available for conference presentations and an emphasis on clinical trials research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • Health Sciences Centre - Children's Hospital
  • St. Boniface General Hospital
  • Victoria General Hospital
  • Pan Am Clinic
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Children's hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Research opportunities
Conference presentation skills
Clinical research
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letters
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Gold Surgery1 period
Green Surgery1 period
Pediatric Surgery1 period
Plastics3 periods
ENT1 period
Oral Surgery1 period
Orthopedic Surgery (Hand)1 period
Orthopedic Surgery (Trauma)1 period
Surgical Foundations1 period
Research (Plastic Surgery)1 period
Vacation1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

SICU1 periodHSC
Vascular Surgery1 period
Plastic Surgery1 period
Pediatric Plastic Surgery3 periods
Junior Trauma Plastic Surgery4 periods
Burns2 periods
Anesthesia Step-Down1 period
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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.