Orthopedic Surgery Residency

We believe in the power of mentorship to shape your journey as a resident. With 19 full-time specialist faculty members dedicated to your growth, you’ll receive personalized guidance throughout your training. Engage in academic rounds and discussions with faculty and visiting professors, who will share their expertise on a variety of surgical topics. This invaluable support will help you develop both your clinical skills and professional identity as a compassionate orthopedic surgeon.

Our residency is hosted across three premier centers in Winnipeg, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your training:

• Health Sciences Centre: Experience a newly constructed emergency department and a remodeled cast clinic focused on improving fracture care. You’ll also have access to a resource room with a library tailored for residents.
• Concordia Hospital: Benefit from recently renovated operating rooms with video integration, located next to the brand-new Concordia Hip and Knee Institute, offering research opportunities and dedicated spaces for surgeons.
• Pan Am Clinic: Train in a cutting-edge sports medicine center featuring video-integrated operating rooms and advanced research equipment, including biometric motion analysis and strength testing.

As a resident, you’ll have access to world-class research opportunities through the Joint Research Council. Explore exciting fields such as sports medicine, upper extremity, arthroplasty, trauma, spine, and pediatric surgery. The Gibson Orthopedic Fund for Research and Education generously supports these initiatives, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking research while enhancing your educational experience.

In our residency, you will engage in a diverse range of training opportunities that ensure you develop a comprehensive skill set. You’ll rotate through essential areas such as:

• Adult reconstruction
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Hand surgery
• Trauma
• Spine surgery

This structured approach includes 24 months of core rotations and 36 months of specialized orthopedic training. You’ll also have the chance to focus on a specific orthopedic subspecialty of your choice during an elective month, tailoring your experience to your interests and goals.

To solidify your knowledge and skills, you’ll participate in seminars, academic days, and grand rounds. Our Surgical Foundations Program offers weekly educational sessions and surgical skills courses, ensuring you build a strong foundation in surgical practice.

As a resident, you will also have access to world-class research opportunities through the Joint Research Council, exploring exciting fields such as sports medicine, trauma, and pediatric surgery. The Gibson Orthopedic Fund for Research and Education supports these initiatives, allowing you to engage in groundbreaking research while enhancing your educational experience.