An initiative of
Dr. Mark Sommerfeldt
Program Director
Jenny Callan
We have a strong, supportive, collegial base of preceptors with a staff/resident ratio of 2:1.
Our large catchment area creates excellent opportunities for surgical and clinical experiences.
We have academic sessions specifically focused for our PGY I and 2 residents and a curriculum that rotates every 2 years, so every aspect is covered twice at both the junior and senior levels.
We have a robust research program supported by our preceptors and two research directors.
Residents work in two trauma sites and three community hospitals with a wide variety of health-care professionals.
We offer program and divisional financial support for courses and conferences throughout the residency.
Our residents work hard, and when they sit exams they are based on actual cases they have done, not just what they’ve read in a textbook.
Edmonton is a great place to live, with easy commutes and safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and outstanding community resources. The city offers a rich cultural environment with established entertainment, arts and sports venues.
Boasting Canada’s largest urban park system, there is easy access to many outdoor recreational activities, all within the city limits. The North Saskatchewan River Valley has 160km of multi-use trails to explore by foot, bike, canoe, ski, snowshoe and even Segway. Hiking downtown along the North Saskatchewan, it’s hard to believe you are in the middle of a city that is home to 1.5million people.
Edmonton is also a short drive to many of Canada’s provincial and national parks for year-round activities. Escape the city and take a 35 minute drive/day trip to Elk Island National Park, the perfect place to hike, snowshoe, camp, canoe, stargaze, and of course see wildlife including free roaming bison.
Getting to the Canadian Rockies for access to world class ski and snowboarding opportunities is only a 3-4 hr drive away, with many ski tour companies offering day trips.
It goes without saying that Edmonton’s sports scene is tough to beat. With a huge variety of sports that are played and enjoyed here, along with our professional sports teams and die-hard fans, there is always a game on. The ICE District is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, now considered one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. It’s a 25-acre development combining condos, a public plaza, sports, entertainment. It’s much more than a state-of-the-art arena. In Edmonton, you’ll find everything from big-name retailers to local boutiques – not to mention North America’s largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall.
Alberta | |
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Pay Level 1 | $68,789 |
Pay Level 2 | $75,636 |
Pay Level 3 | $81,659 |
Pay Level 4 | $88,007 |
Pay Level 5 | $94,552 |
Pay Level 6 | $100,382 |
Pay Level 7 | $107,935 |
Pay Level 8 | $113,000 |
Educational Leave | 14 days paid leave |
Annual Vacation | 4 weeks/yr |
Call Stipends | Weekday in-house – $159.49 Weekend in-house / holiday – $243.09 Weekday home call – $72.81 Weekend home call / holiday – $96.61 |
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/
We look for candidates who have shown an interest in Orthopaedic Surgery, who enjoy and are able to work with other talented team members, have some research interests and possess good psychomotor skills.
Orthopaedics is extremely varied, encompassing every area of the body. The cases seen depend on the area of sub-specialization including spine, pediatrics, total joints, trauma and further sub-specialty based on the area of the body. These surgeries positively affect patients’ functions and quality of life and can quickly get people back to enjoying their life. This is a rewarding and satisfying field to be working in for those that love surgery and working with the musculoskeletal system.
Residents are trained in all Orthopaedic Subspecialties throughout the five year residency program. Additionally, residents are able to take a total of 16 weeks of electives, in their PGY 3 and 4 years, to further explore specific areas of interest.
Lifestyle depends on the area of sub-specialization and the the size of the center where you are working. Our training prepares you for a community practice or for further education with a successful fellowship match. All surgeons are required to take call which is no more than one in four and can be as little as one in ten, depending on the center. The rest of the schedule depends on the surgeon’s interests and how hard they wish to work.
The program is very successful; most of the residents that complete the program are accepted into Fellowship programs of their choice.
