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London - Pediatrics

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Pediatrics
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

Western University's Pediatrics Residency Program is a comprehensive 4-year training program focused on developing well-rounded general pediatricians. The program emphasizes individual learner development, providing a stimulating, safe, and equitable learning environment with opportunities for diverse clinical experiences and personal growth.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30323
Quota
2 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 (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, holistic development, and personalized learning paths that emphasize individual resident potential and diverse career goals.

Training Setting

Urban and rural training sites in Southwestern Ontario, including Children's Hospital/London Health Sciences Centre, Windsor Regional Hospital, and multiple community pediatric sites within the Distributed Education network.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Subspecialties
Community Pediatrics
Rural Medicine
Academic Pediatrics
Child Health Research
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Mandatory simulation training
  • Research mentorship program
  • Distributed Education network rotations
  • Senior resident and faculty mentor assignment
  • Academic coaching
  • Resident wellness subcommittee
  • Longitudinal research opportunities
  • Transition to Practice curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive curriculum meeting Royal College standards
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Extensive faculty resources
  • Flexible training opportunities
Patient Populations
Pediatric inpatients
Neonatal patients
Critical care patients
Emergency pediatric patients
Community pediatric patients
Developmental pediatric patients
Psychiatric and behavioral health 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
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Pediatric trauma center
Rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric subspecialty training
Research methodology
Transition to Practice curriculum
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference letters
  • Standardized test scores
  • Interview performance
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
Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 1 blockWindsor Regional Hospital
Community Pediatric • 1 blockDistributed Education sites
Neonatal Intensive Care • 2 blocksChildren's Hospital, London
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London
Pediatric Surgery • 1 blockChildren's Hospital, London
Pediatric Subspecialty Rotations • 2.5 blocksChildren's Hospital, London
Junior Night Float • 1.5 blocksChildren's Hospital, London

PGY-2 Rotations

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

PGY-3 Rotations

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

PGY-4 Rotations

NICU and Acute Care • Minimum 2 weeks NICU, 2 weeks other acute careVarious
Senior Calls • Minimum 4 x 2-week blocksChildren's Hospital, London
CTU-Admission/Junior Consultant • 4-week blockChildren's Hospital, London
Continuity Clinic • One half-day per weekCommunity pediatric practice
Community Pediatrics • 4-week blockVarious
Complex Care • Minimum 2 weeksVarious
Rural Pediatrics • Minimum 2 weeksVarious
Adolescent/Mental Health • Minimum 2 weeksVarious
Ambulatory/Mixed Clinics • 8 weeksVarious
Subspecialty Elective • 10 weeksLondon
Elective Blocks • 8 weeksVarious
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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.