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Ottawa - Dermatology
The University of Ottawa's Dermatology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to produce competent, safe, and compassionate consultant dermatologists. The program provides broad-based and balanced exposure to all aspects of dermatology, with a strong emphasis on clinical skills, research, and professional development across multiple clinical settings.
- Program ID
- 29235
- Quota
- 3 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 16, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focusing on progressive independence, with iterative exposure to and feedback on CanMEDS roles: medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, health advocate, scholar, and professional.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban hospital sites in Ottawa, including The Ottawa Hospital (Civic, General, and Riverside Campuses), Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), and various specialized clinics and community offices.
- Opportunity to accompany staff to Iqaluit for northern dermatology experience
- Monthly staff and resident journal club
- Participation in national and international conferences
- Clinical and Scientific Meetings
- Dermatopathology training
- Research opportunities
- Teaching and lecturing opportunities
- Royal College Fellowship examination preparation
- Comprehensive dermatology training
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Strong academic and research focus
- Supportive faculty-resident relationship
- Excellent preparation for Royal College examinations
Residents are strongly encouraged to prepare papers for presentation/publication, with opportunities for additional research projects aligned with their interests.
- The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Laserderm
- Ottawa Dermatology Clinic
- Dynacare Laboratories
Interview Dates
- February 6 2025
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- CV
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Elective experiences
- Research/publications
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
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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.