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Edmonton - Psychiatry

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
10 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Adult Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Collaborative Care
Concurrent Disorders
Dual Diagnosis
Management of Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Training Across Subspecialties
  • Diverse Clinical Training Sites
  • Strong Research Infrastructure
  • Commitment to Resident Wellness
  • Flexible Elective Opportunities
  • Advanced Psychotherapy Training
  • Innovative Educational Approach
Patient Populations
Adult Psychiatric Patients
Child and Adolescent Patients
Geriatric Patients
Forensic Patients
Patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses
Patients with Concurrent Disorders
Rural and Urban Populations
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities including clinical trials, psychopharmacology studies, quality improvement projects, and access to the Clinical Investigator Program for residents pursuing academic careers.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Specialized psychiatric facilities
Rural clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Interventional Psychiatry
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Reference Letters
  • Interview Performance
  • OSCE Assessment
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

General Internal Medicine2 blocks
Emergency Medicine1 block
Family Medicine1 block
Inpatient Neurology1 block
Outpatient Neurology & Brain Injury1 block
Geriatric Medicine1 block
Addiction Medicine1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Inpatient Psychiatry6 blocks
Outpatient Psychiatry6 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry6 blocks
Geriatric Psychiatry6 blocks
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry4 blocks
Rehabilitation Psychiatry5 blocks
Addiction Psychiatry1 block
Shared-Care Psychiatry1 block

PGY-4 Rotations

Electives4 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Junior Attending Role1 block
Specialized ElectivesVaries
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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.