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London - Pediatrics

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
10 Positions
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Western University's Pediatrics Residency Program in London is a comprehensive 4-year training program focused on developing well-rounded general pediatricians. The program emphasizes individual learner development, providing a stimulating and equitable learning environment with extensive clinical experiences across various pediatric settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29317
Quota
10 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 30, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on graduated responsibility, individualized learning, and holistic development of general pediatricians across CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban and community pediatric settings in London and Southwestern Ontario, including Children's Hospital/LHSC, Windsor Regional Hospital, and multiple distributed education sites.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Subspecialties
Community Pediatrics
Rural Pediatrics
Medical Education
Research
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Distributed Education network rotations
  • Mandatory simulation training
  • Research mentorship program
  • Resident wellness subcommittee
  • Longitudinal research opportunities
  • Transition to Practice curriculum
  • Senior resident and faculty mentorship
  • Academic coaching
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple pediatric settings
  • Strong research and scholarly activity support
  • Extensive mentorship and coaching
  • Flexible curriculum with individualized learning paths
  • Robust resident wellness program
  • Distributed education opportunities
Patient Populations
Pediatric inpatients
Neonatal patients
Critical care patients
Emergency pediatric patients
Community pediatric patients
Developmental pediatric patients
Adolescent patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete a scholarly project with mentorship, access to research facilities, and opportunities for publication or abstract presentation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Children's Hospital/London Health Sciences Centre
  • Windsor Regional Hospital
  • Child and Parent Resource Institute
  • Thames Valley Children's Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Transition to Practice curriculum
Subspecialty electives
Research skills
Simulation training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 27-29, 2026
  • January 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Interview performance
  • Academic potential
  • Leadership contributions
  • 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

Clinical Teaching Units (CTU) • 3 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 1 blockWindsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, ON
Community Pediatric • 1 blockDistributed Education sites
Neonatal Intensive Care • 2 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Surgery • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Rotations • 2.5 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Junior Night Float • 1.5 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 1 blockWindsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, ON
Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Critical Care • 2 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Child Psychiatry • 1 blockLondon, ON
Research • 1 blockLondon, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Rotations • 2 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Elective • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Electives • 2 blocks
Night Float • 2 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 3 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Neonatal Intensive Care • 1 blockChildren's Hospital or Windsor Regional Hospital
Pediatric Critical Care • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Community Pediatrics • 1 blockLondon or Distributed Education site
Developmental Pediatrics • 1 blockChild and Parent Resource Institute and Thames Valley Children's Centre
Pediatric Emergency • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Elective • 1 blockLondon, ON
Pediatric Subspecialty Elective • 1 block
Research • 1 block
Senior Call • 2 blocksChildren's Hospital, London, ON

PGY-4 Rotations

NICU and Acute Care • Minimum 2 weeks NICU, 2 weeks other acute care
Senior Calls • Minimum 4 x 2-week blocks
CTU-Admission/Junior Consultant • 4-week block
Continuity Clinic • One half-day per week
Community Pediatrics • 4-week block
Complex Care • Minimum 2 weeks
Rural Pediatrics • Minimum 2 weeks
Adolescent/Mental Health • Minimum 2 weeks
Ambulatory/Mixed Clinics • 8 weeks
Subspecialty Elective • 10 weeksLondon
Elective Blocks • 8 weeks
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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.