Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

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Obstetrics and Gynecology (Residency Training)

Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Obstetrics and Gynecology
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,922

Description:

The Training Program is structured to expose the junior resident to a wide range of general obstetrics and gynecology by spending approximately six months in each of the areas of obstetrics and gynecology. The third and fourth years of the program allow the resident to be involved in each of the three major subspecialty areas, as well as a selection of rotations, including Pathology, Medicine, Surgery, and the general Ob/Gyn service at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Rotations in pure Medicine and Surgery are no longer considered mandatory by the Royal College as long as the resident has participated in other areas deemed acceptable by the College such as Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Urology, Neonatology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and/or Gynecologic Oncology. Elective time is available in a block to allow the resident to pursue a clinical or research interest for up to three months.

The final year of the program is to include a rotation as Chief Resident with its attendant responsibilities, as well as rotations in general Obstetrics and Gynecology at the level of a senior resident. In general, elective rotations outside the specialty and off site rotations will not be permitted during the final year of training.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    To be eligible to participate in the Canadian Resident Matching Service you must be either a medical student or graduate having obtained or obtaining a medical degree by July 1 from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education / Committee on Accreditation on Canadian Medical Schools (LCME/CACMS) accredited school, a school of osteopathic medicine or an international medical school.

    All selection to the program is through the Canadian Resident Matching Service. All applicants will be reviewed by a selection committee and a short list developed based on academic record, cclear interest in obstetrics and gynecology demonstrated by electives, research projects, presentations, etc., and references, preferably some from the academic community in obstetrics and gynecology.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 18, 2009