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London - Neurology

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Neurology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Western University Neurology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in neurology, focusing on developing highly skilled neurologists through a competency-based medical education approach. The program provides extensive clinical exposure across various neurology subspecialties, with a strong emphasis on research, scholarly activities, and progressive clinical autonomy.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29648
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 27, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A competency-based approach emphasizing continuous feedback, progressive independence, interactive learning, and comprehensive skill development across all CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

The program is based in London, Ontario, with training across multiple hospital sites including London Health Sciences Centre (University and Victoria Hospitals), St. Joseph's Health Care, and Parkwood Hospital, offering diverse clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
General Neurology
Stroke Management
Neurocritical Care
Pediatric Neurology
Cognitive Neurology
Neurologic Rehabilitation
Neuro-oncology
Special Features
  • Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Resident Longitudinal Clinic
  • Quality Improvement Project Requirements
  • Research Opportunities
  • Annual CNS Research Day
  • Biannual OSCEs
  • Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
  • Neurology Bootcamp
  • Protected Academic Time on Tuesdays
Program Strengths
  • Highly qualified faculty research mentors
  • Extensive outpatient experiences
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong academic curriculum
  • Collegial learning environment
  • Robust assessment system
Patient Populations
Acute Neurology Patients
Stroke Patients
Pediatric Neurology Patients
Chronic Neurological Disease Patients
Neuro-oncology Patients
Rehabilitation Patients
Research Opportunities

Residents can opt for research blocks, are encouraged to participate in research projects, and have opportunities to present abstracts and publish papers with faculty mentorship.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Health Care
  • Parkwood Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Stroke Management
Neurorehabilitation
Pediatric Neurology
Cognitive Neurology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Biannual OSCEs
  • Practice written examinations
  • Observed history and physicals
  • In-training evaluations
  • Entrustable Professional Activities
  • Multisource feedback
  • Scholarly activity review
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

Neurology Home Service2-3 blocksLondon Health Sciences Centre
Urgent Neurology Service1 blockLondon Health Sciences Centre
Internal Medicine
Neurosurgery
Emergency Medicine
Psychiatry

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurocritical Care1 blockLondon Health Sciences Centre
Medicine Subspecialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Sleep Medicine
Resident Longitudinal ClinicOngoingLondon Health Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Inpatient WardLondon Health Sciences Centre
Emergency DepartmentLondon Health Sciences Centre
Urgent Neurology ClinicLondon Health Sciences Centre
Subspecialty Outpatient ClinicsVarious

PGY-4 Rotations

Inpatient WardLondon Health Sciences Centre
Emergency DepartmentLondon Health Sciences Centre
Urgent Neurology ClinicLondon Health Sciences Centre
Subspecialty Outpatient ClinicsVarious
Pediatric NeurologyLondon Health Sciences Centre
Neuropathology

PGY-5 Rotations

Urgent Neurology ClinicLondon Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient ServiceLondon Health Sciences Centre
Transition to Practice CurriculumOngoing
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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.