Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Ottawa's Department of Surgery is dedicated to delivering innovative surgical care through high-quality education, research, and wellness initiatives. With around eight academic divisions, the program focuses on providing comprehensive residency training and opportunities for international medical graduates. The vision underscores a commitment to quality and patient safety, reflecting an environment conducive to professional growth and surgical excellence.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Department of Surgery has eight academic divisions with residency training and fellowship positions. While the document does not explicitly state how IMG-friendly the program is, the presence of diverse training backgrounds may imply some level of acceptance of International Medical Graduates. For more definitive verification, further investigation into specific criteria could be helpful.
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Program Website
Address
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency roster details for PGY-1 residents are not explicitly outlined in the text, indicating a need for further investigation to obtain accurate demographics of the residents, particularly concerning the total number of PGY-1 MD and DO residents enrolled.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Department of Surgery has eight academic divisions, each with residency training and fellowship positions.
Application
Key dates for application: Neurosurgery Grand Rounds on September 25, 2024; Surgery Health & Wellness Program Grand Rounds on October 2, 2024; Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds on October 23, 2024; Wolves' Den Grant Proposals Due on November 1, 2024; Research Excellence Award Nominations Due on November 1, 2024; Urology Grand Rounds on November 27, 2024; DoS Research Half Day on December 12, 2024; DoS Research Grant Proposals Due on February 1, 2025; Collins Surgical Day Abstracts Due on April 1, 2025; Keon Award Nominations Due on April 1, 2025; Collins Surgical Day on May 9, 2025.
# of Locations
The Department of Surgery has multiple clinic or hospital locations including The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus, General Campus, Riverside Campus, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Heart Institute.
Fellowship
The Department of Surgery offers various fellowship opportunities in multiple surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, and more. Recent graduates often pursue fellowships that align with their academic and career goals, typically at associated institutions that enhance their subspecialty training.
Resident Life
Overview
The vision of the Department of Surgery is to provide leading surgical care through our innovative, inclusive and collaborative academic programs in quality improvement, research, education and wellness.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Residency training duration typically varies by division, with specifics available in the university's residency program details.
Housing
The University of Ottawa provides various housing options, including on-campus residences, off-campus housing, and virtual residences. Specific information for application dates and deadlines is available on the website.
Alumni
The Department of Surgery has eight academic divisions, with many residents going into fellowship training in areas like neuro, trauma, cardiac, and vascular surgery after graduation. Alumni have found positions in prestigious institutions and hospitals that emphasize minimally invasive techniques across Canada.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Innovative, inclusive and collaborative academic programs in quality improvement, research, education and wellness.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The policy for time off includes specific allocations for vacations for residents, though specific details about the number of days allocated for PGY-1 residents were not mentioned in the text. It is important to check the guidelines for any rules regarding carrying over unused vacation days.