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    Department

    • Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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    CaRMS match

    • R-1 (Main Residency Match)

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    Accreditation

    • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

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    Expected duration

    • 6 years

Cutting-edge facilities and technology

At the Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, you will have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including:

  • 1.5T and 3T MR imaging (with an intraoperative MRI suite, known as IMRIS)
  • High-resolution CT scanning
  • Angiographic capabilities

Additionally, our center is home to Canada’s first Gamma Knife Unit, a pioneering technology that treats conditions such as metastatic tumors and vascular malformations while fostering clinical research.

Comprehensive training in neurosurgery

As a resident, you will immerse yourself in a broad spectrum of neurosurgical subspecialties. Your training will encompass:

  • Epilepsy
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Vascular neurosurgery
  • Spinal neurosurgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Trauma neurosurgery
  • Functional neurosurgery

In addition to clinical neurosurgery, you'll rotate through critical areas such as neurology, neuroradiology, and neuropathology, providing you with a well-rounded educational experience.

Hands-on learning and faculty engagement

Our residency program prioritizes personalized learning and mentorship, allowing you to engage directly with faculty members committed to your success. This hands-on approach provides you with practical experience in clinical assessments and surgeries, equipping you with the essential skills to excel in your future career.

We take pride in the success of our graduates, many of whom have pursued prestigious fellowships and built fulfilling careers in neurosurgery. We invite you to take this important step in your professional journey and become part of our vibrant community of dedicated learners and skilled practitioners.

A hub for neurosurgical care

Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre serves as the only referral center for 1.2 million residents in Manitoba. Our comprehensive facilities, including the General Hospital and Children's Hospital, have developed uniform protocols for the treatment and long-term follow-up of various neurosurgical disorders. As a resident, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our diverse patient population.

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

Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

204-787-4587
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