CONTACT INFORMATION

Program Director

Dr. Michael Ott

CONTACT

Program Director

Dr. Michael Ott

HIGHLIGHTS

• Computerized evaluation system both for residents and faculty.


• Computerized procedure logging.


• Self-scheduling for senior residents.


• Protected 5th year study time.


• Resident travel fund. Funding for travel when presenting research at a conference.


• Kelman Center for simulation training.


• Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR)


• Introduction to Surgery Course (Surgical Foundations)


• Surgical Foundations Review Course (2nd year)


• Two week boot-camp for incoming residents

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Interprovincial and International electives may be arranged.


• Ratio of residents to faculty is approximately 25:30 (includes 4 pediatric general surgeons)


• Our residents carry an average load of 10-15 patients.


• There is a 3-month mandatory community rotation.


• Evaluations occur online and residents are required to log cases on-line.


• Annual Resident Research Retreat


• Annual Resident Research Day


• Surgical Foundations Introduction to Surgery Course (1st year)


• Two week surgical bootcamp at start of residency


• Annual Resident Focus Group (retreat)


• Surgical Foundations Refresher Course (2nd year)


• Non-Medical Expert CanMEDS Competency OSCE Exam (4th year)


• Master's of Surgery Program

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