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London - Diagnostic Radiology

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Diagnostic Radiology
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The Western University Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is an accredited, mid-size program with about 20 residents (4 per year). The program provides comprehensive training across all radiologic subspecialties, emphasizing professional development, research, and a CanMEDS-based curriculum.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30357
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 19, 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 following CanMEDS framework, focusing on developing expertise across seven physician competencies: Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Scholar, and Professional.

Training Setting

Training occurs across three major teaching hospitals in London, Ontario: Victoria Hospital, University Hospital, and St. Joseph's Health Care, serving a catchment area of over 1 million people.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology Subspecialties
Medical Imaging Research
Pathology Correlation
Special Features
  • Mandatory AIRP Radiology/Pathology Correlation Course
  • Educational Stipend of $2,000 per resident
  • Longitudinal research block with up to 20 research days
  • Mandatory research project participation
  • Medical student teaching opportunities
  • Journal club participation
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive radiology training
  • State-of-the-art imaging equipment
  • Integrated PACS system
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Tertiary referral center experience
Patient Populations
Adult patients
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Surgical patients
Emergency patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete two research projects, with support for research days and presentation at annual research day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
  • University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Joseph's Health Care London
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Letters of reference
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Transcript
  • Interview performance
  • Research portfolio
  • Scholarly activities
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

Basic clinical yearFull yearVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

General Radiology1 blockVarious
Abdominal Imaging1 blockVarious
Chest Imaging1 blockVarious
Bone/Musculoskeletal1 blockVarious
Ultrasound1 blockVarious
CT1 blockVarious
Neuroradiology1 blockVarious
MammographyIntroductionVarious
Nuclear MedicineIntroductionVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Subspecialty Radiology RotationsFull yearVarious
MRI1 blockVarious
Interventional Radiology1 blockVarious
Cardiopulmonary Imaging1 blockVarious
Pediatrics1 blockVarious
Obstetrical Ultrasound1 blockVarious

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty Radiology RotationsFull yearVarious
AIRP Radiology/Pathology Correlation Course4 weeksVirtual

PGY-5 Rotations

General Radiology2 blocksVarious
Mammography1 blockVarious
Flexible Elective RotationsRemaining blocksVarious
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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.