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Halifax - Psychiatry

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
9 Positions
Official Page

The Dalhousie Psychiatry Residency Training Program provides comprehensive clinical training in general psychiatry to fully prepare graduates for independent work in academic, community, or private settings. The program emphasizes a collegial atmosphere, committed teaching faculty, and responsiveness to resident concerns. Graduates are well-prepared for the RCPSC qualifying exams and independent practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29976
Quota
9 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A competency-based medical education approach with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive training across multiple psychiatric subspecialties and focusing on developing well-rounded, reflective practitioners.

Training Setting

A distributed education model across multiple sites in the Maritime provinces, including Halifax Regional Municipality, Saint John, Kentville, and Sydney, with training experiences in urban and rural settings.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry
Addictions Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy curriculum
  • Clinician Investigator Program access
  • Research funding for residents
  • Conference attendance funding
  • Provincial Locum Tenens program
  • International global mental health elective
  • Protected academic time
  • Resident teaching skill development
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Distributed learning model
  • Strong faculty support
  • Flexible senior-level training
  • Emphasis on scholarly activity
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Patient Populations
General adult psychiatric patients
Child and adolescent patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Patients in rehabilitation settings
Patients with addiction disorders
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project and are provided opportunities to apply for time away from clinical rotations to prepare and complete their project.

Teaching Hospitals
  • QEII Health Sciences Centre
  • IWK Health Center
  • Horizon Health Network
  • Valley Regional Hospital
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Urban medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Reference letters
  • Self Assessment Questionnaire
  • Interview performance
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

Psychiatry Emergency Service1 block
Psychiatry Short Stay Unit1 block
Rural Psychiatry1 blockValley Regional Hospital
Emergency and Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry1 blockSaint John Regional Hospital
Addictions Medicine1 block
Internal Medicine2 blocksMedical Teaching Unit
Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Family Medicine1 block
Elective (Geriatrics/Palliative Care/Endocrinology)1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry6 months
General Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 months
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry6 months
Geriatric Psychiatry6 months
Family Therapy Training
Selective Psychotherapy Modality

PGY-4 Rotations

Rehabilitation and Integration Psychiatry6 months
Outpatient Psychiatry3 months
Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry3 months
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training

PGY-5 Rotations

Inpatient Setting2 months
Emergency Setting1 month
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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.