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Kingston - Psychiatry

Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario
Psychiatry
IMG Stream
3 Positions
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Queen's University Psychiatry Residency offers a comprehensive 5-year training program dedicated to developing exceptional psychiatrists. The program provides a strong academic foundation, excellent clinical rotations, and research opportunities, supported by enthusiastic faculty who are committed to mentoring residents and supporting their diverse career goals.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29999
Quota
3 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

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

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Kingston, Ontario, including Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Providence Care Hospital, and various community mental health settings, offering diverse clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Adult Psychiatry
Child and Youth Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Emergency Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Shared Care Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
  • Two research training streams
  • Protected academic time on Wednesday afternoons
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Biannual OSCE Half Days
  • Monthly Journal Club and Wellness Sessions
  • Annual Review Courses in Psychiatry
Program Strengths
  • Full Royal College accreditation
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Supportive and mentorship-focused faculty
  • Flexible research opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult psychiatric patients
Child and youth psychiatric patients
Geriatric psychiatric patients
Forensic patients
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with psychotic disorders
Emergency psychiatric patients
Community mental health patients
Research Opportunities

Residents can choose between General and Intensive Research Streams, with opportunities to participate in research projects, present at conferences, and potentially publish manuscripts.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
  • Kingston General Hospital
  • Providence Care Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Chronic care facility
Rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Research methodology
Clinician Investigator Program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

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