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Ottawa - Pediatrics
The University of Ottawa Pediatrics Residency Program offers comprehensive training at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), providing residents with a solid foundation in general pediatrics and diverse clinical experiences. The program emphasizes a balanced approach between supervised clinical practice and emerging independence, with exposure to various pediatric subspecialties and unique opportunities in rural and remote settings.
- Program ID
- 29143
- Quota
- 10 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 28, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on progressive independence, providing residents with a comprehensive foundation in pediatrics while allowing personalized learning paths and career goal alignment.
Training Setting
Urban academic pediatric hospital with multiple training sites including CHEO, Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Hôpital Montfort, North Bay Regional Health Centre, and remote sites in Nunavut and Yukon.
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Rural/remote pediatric rotations
- Longitudinal clinic experience starting in 3rd year
- Scholarly Activity Guidance and Evaluation committee
- Simulation experiences
- Wellness and Patient Safety programs
- Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
- Night float and 24-hour call experiences
- Strong research component with CHEO Research Institute support
- Comprehensive pediatric training across multiple settings
- Excellent track record of employment and subspecialty matching
- Strong resident representation and program governance
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Supportive learning environment
- Robust research infrastructure
Residents are supported in completing scholarly projects with mentorship from CHEO Research Institute, with up to 60 days of protected research time over 4 years.
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
- Hôpital Montfort
- North Bay Regional Health Centre
- Qikiqtani General Hospital
- Whitehorse General Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- CV review
- Electives experience
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
- Scholarly activity assessment
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
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.