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Ottawa - Nuclear Medicine

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Nuclear Medicine
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Nuclear Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience that prepares residents to become skilled nuclear medicine specialists. The program emphasizes clinical expertise, research opportunities, and exposure to diverse nuclear medicine settings across multiple hospitals and institutions.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29442
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing clinical skills, research, and interdisciplinary learning through structured rotations, academic sessions, and diverse clinical exposures.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Ottawa, with additional rotations in Toronto and Montreal. Training occurs across multiple hospital sites including The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, and affiliated pediatric and oncology centers.

Focus Areas
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Cardiology
PET/CT
Pediatric Nuclear Medicine
Radionuclide Therapy
Diagnostic Radiology
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Master of Science in Clinical Science and Translational Medicine option
  • Research project requirement
  • Academic half-day sessions
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences exposure
  • Rotations at multiple institutions
  • Collaboration with Isologic Radiopharmaceuticals
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive nuclear medicine training
  • Diverse rotation opportunities
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Bilingual training environment
  • Unique master's degree option
  • Exposure to cutting-edge medical technologies
Patient Populations
Oncology patients
Cardiology patients
Pediatric patients
Endocrinology patients
Neurology patients
Rheumatology patients
Infectious disease patients
Research Opportunities

Trainees are encouraged to participate in at least one research project, with support from research coordinators and staff physicians. Opportunities to present at local and national research days.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute
  • The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
  • The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
  • Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
University-affiliated hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Translational Medicine
Research Skills
Quality Improvement
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Background
  • Electives
  • MCCQE1 examination
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • 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.

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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.