Quick Facts

• Orthopaedic Surgery at Western University has transitioned into a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) program in July 2020.
• There are opportunities for inter-provincial and international electives while training in our program.
• There is a mandatory community orthopaedic surgery rotation.
• The ratio of residents to faculty is approximately 25 residents: 29 clinical faculty, and 6 research faculty.
• Plentiful operative exposure with variable in-patient loads depending on hospital site.
• Residents are provided with access to electronic medical and educational resources.
• Research is mandatory in Year 2 to Year 5 of the training program.