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Program Highlights

The primary objective of our neurosurgical program is to develop graduates of excellent moral and ethical character who possess the factual knowledge, surgical technical skills and motivation required to successfully practice neurosurgery in Canada or elsewhere. This is done within a six-year timeframe.

Residents are exposed to a robust and diverse clinical experience at three sites: University Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Residents gain experience in all aspects of subspecialty neurosurgery and innovative neurosurgical equipment (complex spine, neuro-endoscopy, deep brain stimulation, endovascular neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife).

Our neurosurgical residency program offers a unique PGY 4 experience. Residents can explore research and pre-fellowship interests and/or further clinical experience (academic or community) during this year.

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General Information

Edmonton is a city of culture, arts, entertainment, sports and retail districts.

Festivals, events and activities are held in all seasons.

The city of Edmonton boasts the largest urban green space in North America. The river valley is a source of pride.

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Salary Information

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for University of Alberta - Neurosurgery - Edmonton.
Alberta
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*
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
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/

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Walterdale bridge in Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta’s central region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our specialty offers fascinating anatomy and physiology, and exciting surgery and life-saving interventions. Neurosurgeons operate throughout the body, on the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. We treat a wide variety of pathologies, such as vascular abnormalities, tumours, trauma, epilepsy, spinal conditions and congenital abnormalities. We use a variety of high-tech tools in our practice.

We see aneurysms, tumours, carotid stenosis, arteriovenous malformation, degenerative spinal conditions and traumatic brain injury.

This is a technical specialty with a wide degree of variety. Neurosurgery is not only concerned with restoring structure but also with maintaining function. It offers numerous avenues for research and scholarly pursuit. We know so little about the human brain.

This is a technical specialty with a wide degree of variety. Neurosurgery is not only concerned with restoring structure but also with maintaining function. It offers numerous avenues for research and scholarly pursuit. We know so little about the human brain.

There will be increased use of technology and emphasis on minimally invasive approaches. We expect to treat a broader range of neurological illnesses.

We are seeking hard-working, intelligent candidates who demonstrate a practical approach to emergencies and complex problems, as well as technical proficiency.