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Edmonton - Psychiatry
The University of Alberta Psychiatry Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year training program designed to prepare physicians for certification in clinical and academic psychiatry. Located in Edmonton, the program offers extensive training across psychiatric subspecialties, emphasizing competency-based medical education, diverse clinical experiences, and resident wellness.
- Program ID
- 30242
- Quota
- 10 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 21, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education using the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Competence by Design (CBD) model, emphasizing progressive independence, individualized learning, and regular feedback.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center in Edmonton, Alberta, with training across multiple hospitals and clinical settings including university hospitals, community hospitals, specialized mental health centers, and rural clinics.
- Competence by Design (CBD) Framework
- Multiple Psychotherapy Training Modalities
- Interventional Psychiatry Training
- Extensive Elective Flexibility
- Resident Wellness Program
- Formal Mentorship Program
- Research Opportunities
- Clinical Investigator Program
- Leadership and Administrative Psychiatry Training
- Global Mental Health Opportunities
- Comprehensive Training Across Subspecialties
- Diverse Clinical Training Sites
- Strong Research Infrastructure
- Commitment to Resident Wellness
- Flexible Elective Opportunities
- Advanced Psychotherapy Training
- Innovative Educational Approach
Extensive research opportunities including clinical trials, psychopharmacology studies, quality improvement projects, and access to the Clinical Investigator Program for residents pursuing academic careers.
- University of Alberta Hospital
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Misericordia Community Hospital
- Stollery Children's Hospital
- Villa Caritas
- CASA Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal Letter
- CV/Résumé
- Reference Letters
- Interview Performance
- OSCE Assessment
Alberta provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$58,934
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$81,584
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 4 more benefits
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.