An initiative of
Dr. Steven Meyer
Program Director
Diep Do
We serve one of the largest catchment areas in the world, covering more than six million square kilometres and an incredibly diverse patient population. You will gain first-hand exposure to a wide variety of cases.
Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all facets of cardiac surgery, including thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), minimally invasive surgery, transplant, ventricular assist devices (VAD), congenital (adult and pediatric) and aortic surgery.
We are ranked sixth in the world for transplant research, scholarship and training. All teaching and clinical care take place at the world-leading Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.
Our clinical educators are dedicated to providing a comprehensive surgical experience for trainees, focusing on hands-on surgical training with progressively increased responsibility.
We have exceptional research resources available to residents, including the Clinician Investigator Program.
The city offers an excellent cost of living and affordable housing.
There is an extensive network of bicycle trails for commuting and leisure activities.
The city’s river valley features natural areas, paved and natural trails and amenities. It is considered the largest urban park in Canada, with more than 160 kilometres of maintained pathways and 20 major parks.
Edmonton is just a few hours away from the world-famous Rocky Mountains.
Alberta | |
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Pay Level 1 | $58,934 |
Pay Level 2 | $65,232 |
Pay Level 3 | $70,259 |
Pay Level 4 | $75,291 |
Pay Level 5 | $81,584 |
Pay Level 6 | $86,615 |
Pay Level 7 | $93,577 |
Pay Level 8 | $101,114 |
Educational Leave | 14 days paid leave |
Annual Vacation | 4 weeks/yr |
Call Stipends | Weekday in-house – $118.02 Weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72 Weekday home call – $59.01 Weekend home call / holiday – $89.35 |
Frequency of Calls | In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call. Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call **A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call |
Practice Stipend | $1,500 |
Extended Health Insurance | 75% premium paid
$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
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Provincial Dues (% of salary) | .95% |
Dental Plan | 75% premium paid |
CMPA Dues Paid | $1,500 |
Life Insurance | 100% towards $150,000 coverage |
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved) | 100% paid |
Long-Term Disability Insurance | 100% paid for 75% gross income |
Statutory Holidays | Paid days. Additional days off are given if resident works the day before and part of a named holiday. |
Parental Leave | 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;
52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave
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Sick leave | Up to 3 months or to end contract paid leave, whichever occurs first |
Maternity Leave | 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI) |
Updated September 2024
Resident Physicians shall advance to the next pay level upon completion of twelve (12) months of service at each level. (PARA Agreement – Article 35)
*Terms of Agreement January 2022 – June 2024
https://www.para-ab.ca/agreement/
Yes. All of our former residents have been able to arrange excellent fellowships with the guidance and mentorship of their clinical teachers. Examples include Duke University, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Royal Papworth Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, University of British Columbia and the University of Western Ontario. All trainees have been able to secure desirable employment post-fellowship.
Yes. Research is strongly encouraged, and we have numerous academic and financial support options available.
Knowing that you are direct ly improving the course of people’s disease and quality of life through surgical intervention is very gratifying.You will acquire the knowledge, experience and technical expertise to care for the most critically ill patients a physician will ever encounter.
Caring for critically ill patients can be very difficult to deal with on a personal level. In addition, the length of training can range from six to 10 years following medical school, which is a huge commitment.
The landscape of the cardiac surgical field is rapidly changing. Technology continues to evolve, especially in the field of catheter-based surgical procedures, robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. There will be increased demands for standard cardiac surgical procedures as the population ages and we expect advances in our ability to operate on older and sicker patients.
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