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Halifax - Neurology
The Dalhousie University Adult Neurology Training Program is the only neurology residency program in the Maritimes, offering comprehensive training across neurological subspecialties. Located at Halifax Infirmary Hospital, the program provides residents with extensive clinical experiences and exposure to complex neurological disorders in a supportive academic environment.
- Program ID
- 30170
- Quota
- 3 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 14, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Follows a Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) model with graded responsibility, emphasizing the CanMEDS roles and progressive skill development through four standardized training stages.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with training primarily at Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, a 1075-bed multispecialty hospital with primary, secondary, and tertiary care roles.
- Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) model
- Monthly longitudinal clinic
- Dedicated lumbar puncture clinic
- Funded attendance at national/international meetings
- Research project opportunities
- Academic Half Day
- Weekly Neuroscience Grand Rounds
- Monthly Journal Club
- Only neurology program in the Maritimes
- Comprehensive subspecialty training
- Strong research opportunities
- Supportive learning environment
- Exposure to diverse patient populations
Residents are expected to participate in scholarly activities including clinical research, basic science projects, educational research, or quality assurance projects with dedicated research time.
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- IWK Health Centre
Interview Dates
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,867
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,777
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 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.