Application Overview
Our primary goal with this program is to select applicants who have the potential to grow into outstanding surgeons within our training environment. We are looking for individuals who are committed to self-improvement and willing to step outside their comfort zones in pursuit of excellence.
We value hard-working, compassionate, dedicated, and passionate individuals. Our program operates like a family, and we seek applicants who will integrate well into this dynamic—those who will contribute positively to our culture and collaborate effectively in a team-based setting.
We are particularly interested in well-rounded individuals with demonstrated interests beyond surgery, who embody our core values: integrity, accountability, and initiative. Our mission is to train the best general surgeons in Canada—professionals who will deliver exceptional patient care and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the field.
Residency Positions
We offer 7 residency positions each year:
Canadian Medical Graduates – 4 positions
Canadian Medical Graduates, Bilingual Stream – 1 position
International Medical Graduates – 1 position
Foreign Medical Graduates – 1 position
Selection Process
We use a combination of file review and interviews to gather information and make our ranking decisions. To ensure fairness and objectivity, we employ a standardized scoring rubric during file reviews, and all files are anonymized to reduce bias.
Interview Format
Our interview process follows the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, conducted by a mix of senior residents and faculty members. We adopted this format several years ago, as we believe it promotes a more objective assessment of candidates.
Each MMI station is designed to evaluate traits we believe are critical to success in our program. A unique scoring sheet is used for each station based on its specific goals.
This year, each applicant will participate in seven MMI stations, along with one break station. The interviews will be conducted via Zoom breakout rooms. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.
first round Timeline
Sept 10, 2025 (12 pm EST) - Access to CaRMS online for applicants, program descriptions published
Oct 6, 2025 (5 pm EST) - DEADLINE for translation requests for references
Oct 10, 2025 (12 pm EST) - DEADLINE for Medical School Performance Records (MSPRs) to be sent by Canadian faculties (for translation)
Oct 15, 2025 (5 pm EST) - DEADLINE for translation requests for Medical School Performance Records
Oct 16, 2025 (12 pm EST) - Program selection opens, applicants can start to select programs they wish to apply to
Oct 17, 2025 (5 pm EST) - DEADLINE for citizenship / legal status through the Medical Council of Canada for Canadian Medical Graduates and U.S. Allopathic Medical Graduates
Nov 14, 2025 - DEADLINE for transcripts and records sent by medical schools
Nov 26, 2025 (9 pm EST) - DEADLINE for reference letters
Nov 27, 2025 (12 pm EST) - DEADLINE for applications, file review begins
Jan 13, 2026 - Interview offers begin
Jan 17, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026 - National Interview period
TBD - Ottawa interview date
Jan 22, 2026 - Ranking period begins
Feb 19, 2026 (3 pm EST) - DEADLINE for submission of applicant rank order list
Mar 2, 2026 (12 pm EST) - Pre-match day
Mar 3, 2026 (12 pm EST) - MATCH DAY
Second round Timeline
Mar 3, 2026 (12 pm EST) - 2nd round opens
Mar 16, 2026 (9 pm EST) - DEADLINE for reference letters
Mar 17, 2026 (12 pm EST) - DEADLINE for applications, file review begins
Mar 24, 2026 - Ranking period begins
Apr 9, 2026 (3 pm EST) - DEADLINE for applicant rank order list
Apr 21, 2026 (12 pm EST) - MATCH DAY