Program details
The Max Rady College of Medicine in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offers a two-year Surgery (MSc) as an additional certification to current surgery residents.
Expected duration:
- 2 years
Degree requirements:
- MD degree; currently enrolled in a postgraduate residency program in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.
Estimated tuition and fees:
- Full tuition for one year, then continuing fees.
Please refer to Graduate tuition and fees for more details.
SURG 7012 Surgery: Major course in Surgical Problems
A series of short-course modules offered by surgeon-researchers covering the diverse aspects of knowledge translation in surgical research and practice. A compulsory course for MSc students in the Department of Surgery. Prerequisite: Students outside of Surgery require Graduate Chair permission.
SURG 7022 Surgery: Specialty Rounds in Surgical Problems (Part A & Part B) 3 Cr. Hrs.
Under the mentorship of the student's advisor, independent study on the practice, theory and critical reflection methods of surgical research by attending relevant specialty rounds and journal clubs, directed reading and reflective writings. Permission from Graduate Chair.
SURG 7030 Advanced Surgery
Designed to expose students to specific surgery issues that are relevant to their thesis research at Department of Surgery Subspecialty Rounds; demonstrating an understanding of knowledge development and exchange, critical appraisal, practice-based evidence and their connections to translational activities. Permission from Graduate Chair.
SURG 7040 Surgical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Prepare students to design studies suitable for a wide variety of research questions including diagnostic, etiologic and prognostic, and treatment outcomes, with focus on surgical issues. It should also provide students with the essential biostatistical and epidemiologic tools to critique medical literature. The evaluation is based on submission of a complete proposal to answer a research question of each student's choice.
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
