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Halifax - Dermatology

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Dermatology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

Dalhousie offers a small, collegial dermatology residency program with excellent clinical exposure and close supervision from experienced dermatologists. The program focuses on training competent and professional medical dermatologists capable of providing exemplary clinical care for a diverse patient population.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29392
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive independence, focusing on graded responsibility with the goal of residents functioning independently as consultant dermatologists.

Training Setting

Training occurs in teaching hospitals within the Capital District Health Association, including Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General Hospital, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Abbey Lane Hospital, and Izaac Walton Killam Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
Medical Dermatology
General Clinical Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Cutaneous Oncology
Dermatologic Surgery
Phototherapy
Special Features
  • Protected academic teaching sessions
  • Friday morning teaching rounds
  • Digital photography rounds
  • Dermatopathology teaching sessions
  • Mandatory scholarly project
  • Resident travel support
  • Electives in Indigenous communities
  • Weekly resident clinic
Program Strengths
  • Broad dermatopathology exposure
  • Dedicated teaching staff
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Strong academic support
  • Multicultural training environment
Patient Populations
Maritime provinces population
Pediatric patients
Multicultural patient groups
Indigenous community patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to undertake research, with a mandatory scholarly project or activity according to Royal College requirements.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Halifax Infirmary
  • Victoria General Hospital
  • Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center
  • Abbey Lane Hospital
  • Izaac Walton Killam Children's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Teaching hospitals
Outpatient clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Moh's surgery
Phototherapy
Laser procedures
Aesthetic procedures
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Dermatology exposure
  • Reference letters
  • Research activities
  • Personal letter
  • Professional qualities
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,777

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 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

Internal MedicineVariesTeaching hospitals
Family MedicineVariesTeaching hospitals
Emergency MedicineVariesTeaching hospitals
PediatricsVariesTeaching hospitals
Plastic SurgeryVariesTeaching hospitals
DermatopathologyVariesTeaching hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Similar to PGY-1 rotationsVariesTeaching hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

General Dermatology Clinics3 monthsVictoria General Hospital
Pediatric Dermatology Clinics3 monthsIWK Children's Hospital
Subspecialty Clinics3 monthsVarious sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Elective RotationsVariesVarious academic centers
Dermatologic SurgeryElectiveVarious sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Advanced Dermatology TrainingFull yearVarious sites
Resident ClinicWeeklyVictoria General Hospital
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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.