Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

Orthopaedic Surgery (Residency Training)

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Program Information

School:Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Description:The five year orthopaedic program at the University of Calgary is designed to provide broad-based clinical training in the PGY-1 year as well as to enable the trainee to meet the objectives of core training in surgery within the first two years of the program. Two programs are available: the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program and the Combined Orthopaedic Surgery FRCSC/MSc Medical Science Program.
URL:Orthopaedic Surgery (Residency Training) at Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary
Length:5 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    To be eligible to participate in the Canadian Resident Matching Service you must be either a medical student or graduate having obtained or obtaining a medical degree by July 1 from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education / Committee on Accreditation on Canadian Medical Schools (LCME/CACMS) accredited school, a school of osteopathic medicine or an international medical school.

    We are interested in applications with an excellent academic record which demonstrates special proficiency in those subjects related to orthopedic surgery, proven interest in orthopedic surgery, three letters of reference from academic specialists in orthopedic surgery sent directly to our office, interest or proven experience in research, either basic or clinical may receive special consideration and curriculum Vitae sent through CaRMS.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 18, 2009