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Halifax - Pediatrics
Dalhousie University's Pediatrics Residency Program offers comprehensive training at the IWK Health Centre, serving the Maritime provinces. The program provides a mid-sized, close-knit environment with exposure to diverse pediatric opportunities, emphasizing strong clinical skills, mentorship, and individual learning goals.
- Program ID
- 29711
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Develop strong foundational pediatric knowledge while supporting individual learning and career goals, with an emphasis on progressive independence, mentorship, and holistic skill development.
Training Setting
Urban tertiary care pediatric hospital (IWK Health Centre) in Halifax, serving the Maritime provinces, with rotations in community settings across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- 10% training outside Halifax Regional Municipality
- Mandatory scholarly project
- Academic Half Day curriculum
- Simulation training
- Longitudinal continuity clinic
- Research support and travel funding
- Comprehensive pediatric training across all care levels
- Strong mentorship and one-on-one teaching
- Diverse rotation opportunities
- Commitment to resident wellness
- Exposure to Maritime community pediatrics
Minimum one scholarly project required, with dedicated research time, travel funding, and annual Resident Research Day.
- IWK Health Centre
- Saint John Regional Hospital
- Community pediatric sites in Maritime provinces
Interview Dates
- January 19, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 6, 2026
- January 9, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- CV/Résumé
- Reference documents
- Interview performance
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.