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Halifax - Nuclear Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Nuclear Medicine
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

This is a 6-year combined Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology residency program at Dalhousie University. The program offers comprehensive training across both specialties, with residents gaining extensive experience in various nuclear medicine techniques and diagnostic radiology, leading to certification in both specialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29780
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive learning, comprehensive exposure to clinical domains, and development of CanMEDS roles and competencies.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with additional sites including Saint John Regional Hospital and IWK Health Centre, providing a diverse urban and community healthcare experience.

Focus Areas
Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Radiology
Oncology Imaging
Cardiac Imaging
Endocrine Imaging
PET/CT Imaging
Radioisotope Therapies
Special Features
  • Combined Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Radiology program
  • AIRP Radiology/Pathology course (tuition paid)
  • Annual national/international scientific meeting attendance with stipend
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Scholarly project requirement
  • Extensive academic rounds and teaching program
Program Strengths
  • High teaching staff to resident ratio
  • Excellent working relationship with clinical departments
  • Comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings
  • Strong research involvement
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Adult clinical patients
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Cardiac patients
Endocrine patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to undertake at least one approved scholarly project during their residency, with time and guidance provided.

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
Radiopharmacy
Radiation Safety
Nuclear Medicine Physics
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Personal letter
  • References
  • Interview performance
  • CASPer assessment
  • Electives
  • Research/Publications
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

Multidisciplinary Clinical Training12 monthsDalhousie Integrated Postgraduate Programs
Clinical Cardiology1 monthVarious
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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.