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Edmonton - Psychiatry
The University of Alberta Psychiatry Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year training program designed to prepare compassionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable psychiatrists. The program offers extensive training across all psychiatric subspecialties, emphasizing clinical excellence, research opportunities, and personalized learning through the Competence by Design (CBD) framework.
- Program ID
- 29788
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing individualized learning, reflective practice, and continuous skill development through targeted competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center in Edmonton, Alberta, with training across multiple hospitals including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, and multiple specialized mental health facilities.
- Competence by Design (CBD) Framework
- Comprehensive Psychotherapy Training
- Interventional Psychiatry Training
- Elective Flexibility
- Resident Wellness Program
- Subspecialty Training Options
- Research Opportunities
- Clinical Investigator Program
- Mentorship Program
- Academic Half-Day Curriculum
- Comprehensive training across psychiatric subspecialties
- Innovative educational approach using Competence by Design
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical training sites
- Emphasis on resident wellness
- Flexible elective opportunities
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Significant research support including research elective time, opportunity to complete MSc during residency, and involvement with multiple research groups and units.
- University of Alberta Hospital
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Misericordia Community Hospital
- Stollery Children's Hospital
- Villa Caritas
- Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- Medical School Performance Report (MSPR)
- Personal Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Letters
- MCCQE Part I Score
- NAC Examination
- Elective Evaluations
- 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
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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.