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Calgary - Psychiatry

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
10 Positions
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The University of Calgary Psychiatry Residency is a comprehensive 5-year Royal College accredited program designed to train exceptionally skilled psychiatrists. The program offers a robust curriculum with innovative educational approaches, focusing on competency-based medical education, diverse clinical experiences, and holistic resident development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29957
Quota
10 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Utilizing a combination of service and preceptor-based models, the program provides tailored learning experiences with direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to develop competent, reflective psychiatrists.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Calgary, including multiple hospital sites with diverse psychiatric services ranging from inpatient acute care to specialized outpatient clinics.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry
Psychotherapy
Addiction Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency By Design (CBD) framework
  • Vertical mentorship program
  • Simulation training
  • Annual OSCE Day
  • Resident Research & Mentoring Committee
  • Biannual resident retreats
  • BOUNCE wellness events
  • Art and Science of the Interview course
  • Protected academic half-day weekly
  • Transition to Practice curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Fully Royal College accredited
  • Innovative educational approaches
  • Strong research mentorship
  • Comprehensive subspecialty training options
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Diverse clinical training sites
  • Successful first-round match history
Patient Populations
Acute psychiatric patients
Adolescent mental health patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with complex mood disorders
Patients with psychotic disorders
Patients with addiction issues
Forensic patients
Pediatric mental health patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholarly project with support from research mentors, with options ranging from manuscript preparation to graduate degree completion.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Hospital
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Sheldon Chumir Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Specialized psychiatric facilities
Outpatient clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry
Psychotherapy training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Elective experiences
  • Interview performance
  • Communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership potential
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

PGY-1 Rotations

Transition to Discipline • 2 blocksVarious sites
Inpatient Psychiatry • 2 blocksFMC, PLC, RGH, SHC
Emergency Psychiatry • 1 blockRockyview General Hospital
Medicine • 3 blocksRockyview General Hospital
Neurology • 1 blockFoothills Medical Centre, South Health Campus
Pediatrics • 1 blockCommunity medical clinic

PGY-2 Rotations

Inpatient Psychiatry • 3 monthsVarious sites
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • 3 monthsAlberta Children's Hospital
Outpatient Psychiatry • 6 monthsVarious sites
Psychogeriatrics • 6 monthsRockyview Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • 3 monthsVarious sites
Rehabilitative Psychiatry • 6 monthsVarious sites
Addictions • 1 monthVarious sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Electives • VariesFlexible

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice • Full yearFlexible
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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.