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Ottawa - Neurology

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Neurology
CMG Stream
5 Positions

The University of Ottawa Neurology Residency Program, established in 1969, offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on providing world-class neurology education. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, academic success, and preparing residents to excel in their chosen career paths while maintaining personal wellness.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29649
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with progressive independence, focusing on comprehensive clinical training, research opportunities, and individual resident interests through flexible research and clinical streams.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites in Ottawa, including Ottawa Hospital (Civic, General, and Riverside Campuses), Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and several community hospitals.

Focus Areas
Neurovascular medicine
Stroke research
Neuromuscular disorders
Neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-otology
Movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Epilepsy
Cognitive neurology
Headache medicine
Special Features
  • Research and clinical streams
  • Dedicated research time
  • Scholarly project requirements
  • Academic half-day curriculum
  • Virtual learning resources via MS Teams
  • Annual written and OSCE exams
  • Quarterly journal clubs
  • Subspecialty rounds
  • Competency by Design evaluation
  • Virtual interview process
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive neurology training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Flexible research and clinical streams
  • Excellent academic half-day curriculum
  • Subspecialty training opportunities
Patient Populations
Neurology inpatients
Emergency room neurology patients
Neurovascular patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Rehabilitation patients
Community neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Dedicated research time in research stream, scholarly projects in clinical stream, access to Ottawa Health Sciences Research Institute with extensive clinical and basic research programs.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
  • Queensway Carleton Hospital
  • Montfort Hospital
  • Hawkesbury General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospitals
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Research stream
Clinical stream
Subspecialty clinic rotations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letters
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

CTU*
NVU*
CTU
CTU
IM CTU
IM CTU
ICU
ICU
Psy
Pall
Con
CTU*
NVU*
CTU
CTU
IM CTU
IM CTU
ICU
ICU
Psy
Pall
Con

PGY-2 Rotations

NVU
NVU
NVU
CTU
Con
Throm-bosis
NRAD
NOp/ Dizzy
Conc/HA
IM Selec
IM Selec
IM or NRL Selec**
Res
NVU
NVU
NVU
CTU
Con
Throm-bosis
NRad
NOp/ Dizzy
Conc/HA
IM Selec
IM Selec
IM or NRL Selec **
IM or NRL Selec **

PGY-3 Rotations

CTU **
CTU **
CTU **
NVU **
Con
Con
EEG
EEG
H/A
EMG
MVT/ COG
MS/ Infl.
Res
CTU **
CTU **
CTU **
NVU
Con
Con
EEG
EEG
H/A
EMG
MVT/ COG
MS/ Inflam.
Res

PGY-4 Rotations

CTU **
NVU "junior staff" **
Con
Con
EMG
EMG
Path
NRL Selec
PEDS
PEDS
NRL Cmty
NRL Selec
Res
CTU **
NVU "junior staff" **
Con
Con
Con
EMG
EMG
Path
NRL Selec
PEDS
PEDS
NRL Cmty
NRL Selec

PGY-5 Rotations

CTU “junior staff” **
Con
Con
Con
Con
PEDS
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
Res
CTU “junior staff” **
Con
Con
Con
Con
PEDS
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
NRL Selec
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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.