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Edmonton - Neurology

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Neurology
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The University of Alberta's Neurology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program that prepares residents for diverse neurological practice. The program emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment with a culture of mentorship, focusing on developing residents' communication, professional, scholarly, and cognitive skills across a wide spectrum of neurological patient care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29627
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A learner-centered approach emphasizing progressive independence, competency-based medical education, and personalized training tailored to individual resident career goals and interests.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Edmonton, Alberta, with training across multiple hospitals including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Grey Nuns Hospital, and Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre.

Focus Areas
Adult Neurology
Stroke Neurology
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuroimmunology
Movement Disorders
Neuromuscular Medicine
Cognitive Neurology
Neuro-infectious Disease
Neurogenetics
Headache Medicine
Neuro-oncology
Neuro-ophthalmology
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Graduated call system
  • Night float system
  • Research block opportunities
  • Longitudinal continuity clinic
  • Annual resident retreat
  • Conference and educational stipends
  • Opportunities for Masters/PhD programs
  • Inter-provincial and international elective options
Program Strengths
  • Full complement of subspecialty expertise
  • Strong resident wellness focus
  • Flexible elective opportunities
  • Supportive and collegial environment
  • Emphasis on research and scholarly activities
  • Comprehensive academic half-day curriculum
Patient Populations
Neurological inpatients
Stroke patients
Neurology ambulatory clinic patients
Diverse neurological subspecialty patients
Research Opportunities

Residents can complete research blocks, pursue graduate degrees, and are expected to initiate a research project under faculty mentorship, with opportunities in clinical, basic neuroscience, and health outcomes research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital network
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Investigation Program (CIP)
Masters in Medical Education
Masters in Translational Research
EMG certification
EEG certification
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Academic achievements
  • Research experience
  • Leadership qualities
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

Neurology Inpatient Services • 2 monthsUniversity of Alberta Hospital
General Medicine • Varies
Ambulatory Neurology • Varies

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurosurgery
General Systems ICU
NeuroRehab
Pediatric Neurology
Community Neurology
Psychiatry

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty Neurology Clinics • Varies
Inpatient Neurology Senior Rotations • 8 months
Research Rotation • Flexible

PGY-4 Rotations

Core Neurology Rotations
Subspecialty Clinics
Research Continuation

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice Rotations • 12-14 months
Junior Consultant Neurology Service
Telestroke Service
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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.