An initiative of
Dr. Nicholas Desy
Program Director
Charmaine Martens
Comprehensive orthopaedic training program with all subspecialties represented across four adult and one pediatric site
Strong research track record with exposure throughout residency with the Calgary Orthopaedic Resident Research Group (CORR-G) or the pursuit of advanced graduate training with the Clinician Investigator Program (CIP).
Vibrant orthopaedic community with over 65 teaching faculty and established links to researchers in clinical outcomes, health policy, and musculoskeletal science
Established in 1970, the University of Calgary Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program has been providing exceptional postgraduate surgical education in a supportive academic environment for over 50 years
Fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
A dedicated clinical faculty, exposure to high volumes of sub-specialized orthopaedic surgical care delivery, access to simulation and cadaveric-based training through the Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Lab (ATSSL), an abundance of research opportunities, protected academic half-day and research time, as well as an organized program office combine to create an optimal learning environment for our residents.
Numerous annual social and sporting events held in Calgary and the nearby National Parks and Rocky Mountains make our program unique, collegial, and fun. It ensures camaraderie among our trainees, faculty, and staff. It also makes our program one of the most sought after by potential postgraduate trainees in Canada.
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/
Calgary has a comprehensive training program involving all subspecialties within orthopaedic surgery. We are especially proud of our strong research program and have been leaders in lower extremity arthroplasty and trauma surgery nationally and internationally.
The majority of our residents go on to fellowship training in Canada and around the world. Most of our residents start practices in Canada, or in other countries around the world, including the United States. Our graduates fulfill roles in both community and academic centers with a variety of clinical, research, and leadership roles.
All of our residents are required to participate in research during their training. We also support residents in their second or third years of training to pursue further graduate training in fields such as medical education, clinical, and basic research. Within our program, typically one or two residents each year take advantage of this opportunity.
We are all immensely proud members of the Calgary orthopaedic family, and the culture of working hard and playing hard is part of that membership. Our program includes a combination of structured and less-structured social events throughout the year, and graduates will tell you about the friendships and collegial relationships they forge during their training.
