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Clinician Investigator Program - Anesthesiology
The University of Toronto offers a comprehensive Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) in Anesthesia, providing a unique opportunity for medical graduates interested in pursuing a career as a clinician scientist. The program combines rigorous clinical training with intensive research experience, allowing residents to develop advanced skills in both medical practice and scientific investigation.
- Program ID
- 29557
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, scholarly inquiry, and comprehensive skill development across CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, including multiple quaternary and tertiary care hospitals with diverse clinical experiences across specialized and community hospital settings.
- Royal College Accredited Program
- Graduate Degree Opportunities (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Dedicated Research Training
- Funded Research Time
- Bioethics Training
- Research Seminars
- External Funding Opportunities
- Largest Anesthesia Residency Program in Canada
- Extensive Research Infrastructure
- Comprehensive Clinical Training
- Strong Mentorship Program
- Robust Academic Curriculum
- Diverse Clinical Exposure
Two years of dedicated full-time research training (minimum 80% research time), with opportunities to pursue graduate degrees or postdoctoral research.
- Hospital for Sick Children
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- St. Michael's Hospital
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Women's College Hospital
- Toronto General Hospital
- Toronto Western Hospital
- Michael Garron Hospital
- St. Joseph Health Centre
- Application file review
- Interview performance
- Academic achievements
- Research potential
- CanMEDS competencies
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.