Fellowship details
Your training will begin with a clinical year on the bustling colorectal surgery service at St. Boniface Hospital, where you will work alongside experienced surgeons and engage in high-volume endoscopy, advanced laparoscopic pelvic surgery, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). This immersive experience will equip you with the skills necessary to manage challenging cases effectively.
Following your clinical year, you will transition into a dedicated research year, allowing you to delve deeper into the latest advancements in colorectal surgery. During this year, you will be encouraged to pursue innovative research projects that can significantly impact patient care and outcomes.
By the end of the program, you will be well-prepared to thrive in your career, equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this vital specialty.
Admission and application requirements
Application overview
Residents are welcome to apply to the University of Manitoba's Colorectal Surgery Residency Program. To be eligible, applicants must either be in their fourth year of an accredited Canadian General Surgery Residency Program or hold a General Surgery certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Eligibility requirements
This colorectal subspecialty program is open to Canadian citizens who have graduated from Canadian General Surgery Residency Programs. Currently, we are not accepting applications from VISA trainees or international surgical trainees.
Application process
We encourage applicants to submit their applications and reference letters electronically.
How to apply
If you are interested in the Colorectal Surgery Residency, you must apply through The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). For more information, including details and timelines, please visit their website.
Contact information
For program-specific questions, feel free to email the program administrator at colorectal.surg@umanitoba.ca.
How to apply for residencies
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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
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Dr. Ramzi Helewa
Program director
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Cathy Hamilton
Program administrator
colorectal.surg@umanitoba.ca
Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada