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Clinician Scientist and Investigator Training Program - Pediatrics
The University of Toronto's Clinician Scientist and Investigator Training in Paediatrics (C-SIP) Program is a highly competitive, unique pathway for MD/PhD candidates pursuing a clinician-scientist career. The program provides an individually tailored residency with approximately 12 months of dedicated research time, personalized mentorship, and comprehensive training in pediatric medicine and scientific investigation.
- Program ID
- 30299
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum emphasizing progressive independence, evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal, and holistic development across CanMEDS roles with a focus on scholarship, leadership, and diversity.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites in Toronto, including The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), community hospitals, and rural health centers. Diverse training environments spanning tertiary, secondary, and community pediatric settings.
- 12 months of research time within 4-year residency
- Individualized research mentorship
- Research Training Centre access
- Longitudinal research project support
- Resident Scholarship Oversight Committee
- International elective opportunities
- World-leading pediatric research department
- Comprehensive clinical training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse and inclusive learning environment
- Extensive teaching hospital network
- Robust advocacy and social responsibility focus
Mandatory scholarly project completion, two weeks of protected research time in first year, additional research time in subsequent years, and comprehensive research mentorship.
- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation
- Michael Garron Hospital
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- North York General Hospital
- Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital
- Royal Victoria Regional Health
- Owen Sound Regional Hospital
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- St. Michael's Hospital
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- CV review
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Research/scholarly activities
- Mini Personal Interviews (MPI)
- Leadership skills assessment
- Communication skills evaluation
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.