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Calgary - Pediatrics

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Pediatrics
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Calgary Pediatrics Residency Program aims to train 'excellent pediatricians in any setting' through outstanding clinical experiences, supportive teacher-learner relationships, innovation, and diversity. The medium-sized program offers comprehensive training that prepares residents for both general pediatrics and subspecialty pediatrics.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30125
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 16, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum focusing on progressive competency development, combining time-based and outcomes-based learning approaches with a structured but flexible curriculum.

Training Setting

Located at Alberta Children's Hospital with affiliated facilities including Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and South Health Campus. Training includes urban and small urban community settings.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Subspecialty Pediatrics
Health Advocacy
Medical Education
Research/Scholarship
Community-Based Practice
Academic Medicine
Special Features
  • Twice yearly retreats
  • Scholarly oversight committee
  • Mandatory and protected research course
  • Mentorship programs
  • Longitudinal resident as teacher program
  • Teaching senior rotation
  • Flexible fourth year
  • State-of-the-art Simulation Lab curriculum
  • Monthly procedural and clinical simulations
  • Resident wellness committee
  • Longitudinal clinic experience
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training in general and subspecialty pediatrics
  • Strong research and scholarly activity support
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Robust simulation-based learning
  • Supportive mentorship environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Neonatal patients
Adolescent patients
Community pediatric populations
High-risk pregnancy patients
Trauma patients
Socially disadvantaged children
Research Opportunities

Mandatory scholarly project with dedicated research methodology course, faculty preceptor support, and annual Resident Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Community hospitals
Academic medical center
Pediatric trauma center
Enhanced Skills Training
Subspecialty training opportunities
Medical education scholarship
Research skill development
Health advocacy training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January  13, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Elective performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.