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Kingston - Psychiatry

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
4 Positions
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Queen's University Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in Kingston, Ontario. The program provides diverse clinical experiences across multiple psychiatric settings, with a strong focus on research, psychotherapy training, and individual mentorship.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29476
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive clinical skills development, research training, and individualized mentorship.

Training Setting

Training occurs in urban settings in Kingston, Ontario, across multiple healthcare facilities including Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Providence Care Hospital, and community mental health services.

Focus Areas
Adult Psychiatry
Child and Youth Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Emergency Psychiatry
Shared Care Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Special Features
  • Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
  • Two research training streams (General and Intensive)
  • Protected academic time on Wednesday afternoons
  • Biannual OSCE Half Days
  • Monthly Journal Club and Wellness Sessions
  • Annual Review Courses in Psychiatry
  • Multiple psychotherapy training modalities
Program Strengths
  • Full Royal College accreditation
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Personalized mentorship
  • High Royal College exam success rates
Patient Populations
Adult psychiatric patients
Child and youth psychiatric patients
Geriatric psychiatric patients
Forensic patients
Emergency psychiatric patients
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with psychotic disorders
Students (via Queen's Student Health)
Research Opportunities

Robust research training with two streams (General and Intensive), opportunities for manuscript publication, conference presentations, and potential Clinician Investigator Program participation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
  • Kingston General Hospital
  • Providence Care Hospital
  • Queen's Student Health
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Chronic care hospital
Community mental health services
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Research methodology
Clinician Investigator Program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Medical school transcripts
  • Personal letter
  • Letters of reference
  • Electives in Psychiatry
  • Interview performance
  • Research/Publications
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

Psychiatry3 blocks
Selective1 block
Psychiatry Selective1 block
Geriatric medicine1 block
Internal Medicine1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Pediatrics1 block
Neurology1 block
Family medicine1 block
Rehabilitative Medicine1 block
Hospital Medicine1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Inpatient Psychiatry 4 blocks Outpatient Psychiatry 2 blocks Emergency Psychiatry 1 block Research6 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Child & Youth Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry 1 block Consultation Liaison Psychiatry6  blocks
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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.