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Kingston - Neurology

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
Neurology
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

Queen's University offers a five-year neurology residency program fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program provides comprehensive clinical exposure to a diverse range of neurological cases, with a strong emphasis on education, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29133
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a supportive, experiential learning approach that emphasizes independent skill development, hands-on clinical exposure, and rigorous evaluation methods.

Training Setting

Academic medical center located in Kingston, Ontario, with multiple hospital sites including Kingston General Hospital, Hotel Dieu Hospital, and Providence Care Hospital. Serves a regional catchment population of approximately 600,000 people.

Focus Areas
Stroke Neurology
Epilepsy
Neuromuscular Medicine
Neuropathology
Pediatric Neurology
Special Features
  • Dedicated academic half-days
  • Weekly rounds (Medicine Sign-In, Stroke, Neuropathology, M&M)
  • Longitudinal clinics with patient follow-up
  • Subspecialty clinics
  • Resident-led journal club
  • Physical examination teaching sessions
  • Research opportunities
  • International elective options
Program Strengths
  • Strong mentorship program
  • Excellent resident-to-faculty ratio
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Supportive and collegial work environment
  • High Royal College examination success rates
Patient Populations
Complex neurological cases
Stroke patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Epilepsy patients
Neuromuscular disorder patients
Research Opportunities

Residents have dedicated research blocks (3-6 blocks) and opportunities to collaborate with the Center for Neuroscience and basic science researchers.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kingston General Hospital
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
  • Providence Care Hospital
  • Hospital for Sick Children - Toronto
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Regional referral center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Neuropathology
Neurosurgery collaboration
Neuroradiology
Pediatric neurology
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • 3 Letters of reference
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Cardiology2 blocks
Emergency Medicine2 blocks
Infectious Disease1 block
General Internal Medicine3 blocks
Rheumatology1 block
Neurology3 blocks
Palliative Care1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Intensive Care Unit2 blocks
Geriatric Psychiatry
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neurosurgery
Neuroradiology
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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.