Overview
Our division educates learners in surgery at all levels, ranging from medical students, residents and clinical fellows. We host one of the largest surgical education training programs within the Department of Surgery.
Through careful selection of trainees, their dedication to the program and the fostering of relationships between trainees, students and the faculty, our residency program has maintained its reputation of excellence throughout the years.
Goals & Objectives
Vision
To achieve excellence in evidence based clinical care, education and research.
Mission
Our purpose is to empower the surgeons of tomorrow with the capacity for exemplary evidence based clinical care, critical thinking, creativity, professionalism and a zeal for lifelong learning.
Goals
- Establish MacOrtho as a top tier program within the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Establish MacOrtho as leaders in Evidence Based Clinical Care
- Establish pride, purpose and motivation in MacOrtho
Rotations
PGY-1
- Orthopaedic surgery – 12 blocks
- Trauma surgery – 1 block
PGY-2
- Intensive care – 2 blocks
- Selective (vascular/plastic surgery) – 1 block
- Orthopedics (sports) – 3 blocks
- Pediatric orthopedics – 3 blocks
- Arthroplasty – 3 blocks
- Orthopedic trauma – 1 block
PGY-3
- Community orthopedics – 2 blocks
- Foot and ankle – 3 blocks
- Upper extremity – 3 blocks
- Spine – 3 blocks
- General orthopedics – 2 blocks
PGY-4
- Orthopaedic oncology – 3 blocks
- Elective orthopedics – 2 blocks
- Arthroplasty – 2 blocks
- Ortho trauma – 3 blocks
- Pediatric orthopedics – 3 blocks
PGY-5
- General orthopedics – 12 blocks
- Study – 1 block
Information Box Group
Residency Program Website Learn More
Visit our residency program website.
Resident Resources
Administration
- The Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO)
- CanMeds
- Medportal
- Residency/Fellowship Safety Policy (PDF)
- Wellness Policy (PDF)
- MedSIS – for vacation requests, Competence by Design, evaluations