Why Edmonton?

Resident Welcome Video

CARMS 2019.mp4

Day in the Life of a General Surgery Resident at the University of Alberta

Click here to learn why so many surgical trainees are choosing Edmonton!

Choose the University of Alberta General Surgery Residency Program ...

  • Large clinical volume with diverse exposure & few fellows

  • Research opportunities

  • Well prepared to pass exam

  • Able to secure fellowship

  • Collegial atmosphere

Social Events

  • Jasper Residency Retreat

  • Divisional Holiday Party

  • Divisional Awards Dinner (following Research Day)

Compensation

Effective July 1, 2018

Pay Level I $57,200
Pay Level II $63,314
Pay Level III $68,192
Pay Level IV $73,077
Pay Level V $79,184
Pay Level VI $84,067
Pay Level VII $90,826
Pay Level VIII $98,141

(b) Practice Stipend

In addition to these Pay Levels, all Resident Physicians shall receive an annual Practice Stipend to be paid on September 1 of each year, in the amount of $1,500.

Note that during the two year Clinician Investigator Program, residents continue to earn a salary.

Duty Hours Stipends

Weekday in-house call stipends = $118.02.
Weekend in-house call stipends and Named Holidays = $178.72.
Weekday home call stipend = $59.01.
Weekend home call and Named Holidays = $89.35.