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Calgary - Radiation Oncology

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Radiation Oncology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Calgary offers a comprehensive 5-year Radiation Oncology Residency Training Program that provides foundational training to develop independent radiation oncologists. The program follows Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines and is fully accredited, offering extensive clinical exposure and academic training across multiple cancer centers.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29820
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Structured competency-based training with progressive independence, focusing on developing comprehensive clinical skills, research capabilities, and professional competencies across multiple CanMEDS domains.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Calgary, Alberta, including the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, and multiple regional cancer centers.

Focus Areas
Radiation Oncology
Cancer Treatment
Clinical Oncology
Radiation Physics
Radiobiology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Research project requirement
  • Conference and travel funding
  • Multidisciplinary tumor board conferences
  • Academic half-day teaching
  • Rural/community rotation
  • Scholarly project opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited Royal College program
  • State-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Extensive technology and treatment capabilities
Patient Populations
Cancer patients
Pediatric oncology patients
Adult oncology patients
Rural and urban patient populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete at least one clinical or basic science research project during training, with opportunities across oncology specialties and research institutes.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview Hospital
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Jack Ady Cancer Centre
  • Central Alberta Cancer Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Comprehensive cancer center
Urban hospital
Community hospital
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Interview 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

PGY-1 Rotations

Transition to Discipline • 1 month
General Internal Medicine • 4-8 weeks
General Surgery • 4-8 weeks
Respirology • 4-8 weeks
Otolaryngology • 4-8 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4-8 weeks
Gynecologic Oncology • 4-8 weeks
Pediatric Oncology • 4-8 weeks
Medical Oncology • 4-8 weeks
Palliative Care • 4-8 weeks
Pathology • 4-8 weeks
Diagnostic Radiology • 4-8 weeks
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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.