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Halifax - Diagnostic Radiology

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Diagnostic Radiology
CMG Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

Dalhousie University's Diagnostic Radiology program in Halifax offers a comprehensive 5-year residency training experience with a strong focus on academic and community radiology. The program provides residents with a well-rounded curriculum, high teaching staff to resident ratio, and opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development across the Maritime provinces.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29299
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 9, 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 (CBME) with progressive independence, focusing on achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) across different training stages and providing a supportive, collaborative learning environment.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with additional sites including Saint John Regional Hospital and IWK Health Centre. Rotations may include locations across the Maritime provinces.

Focus Areas
Academic Radiology
Community Radiology
Research
Teaching
Pediatric Imaging
Interventional Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Longitudinal Radiology Rotation for PGY-1
  • AIRP Radiology/Pathology course (tuition paid)
  • Research curriculum starting in PGY-1
  • Financial support for national/international scientific meetings
  • Locum program eligibility
  • Community rotation opportunities
Program Strengths
  • High teaching staff to resident ratio
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Strong clinical volume
  • Comprehensive training across radiology subspecialties
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Emergency patients
Oncology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to conduct original clinical research/audit/educational activity with guidance from the Research Director, with time allocated and support for presentation at national/international scientific meetings.

Teaching Hospitals
  • QEII Health Sciences Centre
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
  • IWK Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Interventional Radiology
Neurointerventional Radiology
Pediatric Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Casper assessment
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

Emergency Medicine2 rotations
General Medicine1 rotation
Neurology1 rotation
Pediatrics1 rotation
General Surgery1 rotation
Anatomical Pathology1 rotation
Medical Oncology or Radiation Oncology1 rotation
Orthopedic surgery or Thoracic surgery1 rotation
Longitudinal Radiology Rotation8 months

PGY-2 Rotations

Ultrasound1 rotation
CT1 rotation
Neuro CT1 rotation
Emergency Radiology1 rotation
Musculoskeletal (MSK)1 rotation
Chest1 rotation
Nuclear Medicine1 rotation
General Pediatric Radiology1 rotation
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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.