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Indigenous communities - Psychiatry
The University of Toronto's Psychiatry Indigenous Stream is a unique 5-year residency program designed specifically for Indigenous medical graduates. The program offers comprehensive training in both Western medicine and cultural safety, with a focus on addressing mental health needs of Indigenous communities through a holistic, culturally informed approach.
- Program ID
- 30156
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- Indigenous
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
A competency-based medical education approach that emphasizes learner experience, professional development, wellness, and culturally safe care through personalized learning, coaching, and mentorship.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple sites in the Greater Toronto Area, including University of Toronto, NOSM U, and McMaster University, with a commitment to providing financial support for travel and accommodations.
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Clinician Scientist Program
- Clinician Scholar Program
- Traditional medicine integration
- Multi-institutional training experiences
- Personalized learning experiences (PLEX)
- Rural and remote training opportunities
- Unique Indigenous Stream with comprehensive cultural training
- Strong research and scholarship opportunities
- Extensive psychotherapy training
- Flexible personalized learning experiences
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Robust research support through Clinician Scientist and Clinician Scholar Programs, with protected research time, mentorship, and funding for conference travel.
- University of Toronto hospitals
- CAMH - College Street Site
- NOSM U
- McMaster University hospitals
Interview Dates
- February 5, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV
- Interview performance
- Indigenous ancestry verification
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
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.