Max Rady College of Medicine

Gastroenterology Residency

The Gastroenterology Program at the University of Manitoba is a two-year program approved and accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

In this program, students will learn to provide excellence in the domains of patient care, research and teaching. Our young, collegial and well diversified section are strongly encouraged to pursue academic research interests throughout the program

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    Department

    • Department of Internal Medicine
    • Section of Gastroenterology

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    CaRMS match

    • MSM (Medicine Subspecialty Match)

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    Accreditation

    • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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    Expected duration

    • 2 years

Develop a solid understanding of basic gastrointestinal (GI) pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of both acute in-patient and chronic out-patient GI disorders.

Collaborative learning

Learn from six University affiliated gastroenterologists, one full time health economist and 10 community practicing gastroenterologists. You’ll also receive training from members of the section of haepatology.

Expansive care

Clinical service and teaching is provided to the two major teaching hospitals in Winnipeg—the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital. In total, we serve a referral area of over 1.2 million.

Research opportunities

Experience monthly teaching sessions dedicated to critical appraisal and in-depth discussions, focusing on research methodology and study design. Up to four months of dedicated research time is provided, in conjunction with our section members’ diverse research interests.

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Program details

Complete residency details, including program curriculum, application requirements and selection criteria can be found on the Canadian Resident Matching Service website.

How to apply for residencies

  • To be considered for admission to any residency at the University of Manitoba, you must apply through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).

    CaRMS is a national, independent, not-for-profit, fee-for-service organization that provides a fair, objective and transparent application and matching service for medical training throughout Canada.

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Contact us

Bre-Anne Kiesman
Gastroenterology Residency program administrator
820 Sherbrook Street
Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

brkiesman@hsc.mb.ca
204-787-8623