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Halifax - Radiation Oncology
Dalhousie University's Radiation Oncology residency program offers comprehensive training in a supportive, technology-rich environment. The program provides individualized education across five years, emphasizing clinical excellence, scholarly activity, and professional development in Radiation Oncology.
- Program ID
- 29312
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Individualized, competency-based training that emphasizes progressive independence, multidisciplinary learning, and holistic development across CanMEDS roles with a focus on clinical excellence and scholarly activity.
Training Setting
Training occurs across two provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), with primary sites in Halifax at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre and in Saint John at the Regional Hospital, providing both urban academic and community cancer care experiences.
- Competence By Design (CBD) training model
- Resident Longitudinal Clinic
- Mentorship program
- Formal simulation-based curriculum
- Protected time for brachytherapy procedures
- Scholarly activity opportunities
- Quality Improvement rotation
- Academic Half Day curriculum
- Rotation in Saint John, NB
- Clinician Investigator Program availability
- Small program size allowing personalized training
- Excellent access to modern radiation oncology technology
- Strong research and scholarly activity support
- Comprehensive clinical exposure
- Supportive and responsive program staff
- Successful implementation of innovative educational initiatives
Residents must complete at least one scholarly project, with protected time provided. Opportunities exist in clinical research, medical physics, medical education, and quality improvement.
- Nova Scotia Cancer Centre
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- Izaak Walton Killam-Grace Health Centre
- Saint John Regional Hospital
- Atlantic Health Sciences Cancer Centre
Interview Dates
- February 2, 2026
- Academic record
- Clinical performance
- Scholarly activities
- Leadership ability
- Interview performance
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
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.