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Ottawa - Pediatrics

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
10 Positions

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Subspecialty Pediatrics
Rural and Remote Medicine
Community Pediatrics
Cross-cultural Medicine
Advocacy
Research
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • 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
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients in urban settings
Rural and remote pediatric populations
Newborns and infants
Adolescents
Complex care patients
Indigenous and Northern Canadian populations
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care children's hospital
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Rural health centers
Remote northern hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Advocacy
Leadership
Research
Scholarly activity
Cross-cultural medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • 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
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

Orientation/On-boarding1 block
Healthy Newborn Care
Perinatal Medicine - Junior Role
Clinical Teaching Unit - Junior Role3 blocks
Emergency Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Respirology
Community Pediatrics
General Surgery
Orthopedics1/2 block
Vascular Access1/2 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit - Senior Role1 block
Selective1.5 blocks
Night Float
PICU - Junior Role2 blocks
Perinatal Medicine - Senior Role
NICU
Haematology/Oncology
Adolescent Medicine
Mental Health
Rural Community PediatricsNorth Bay, Ontario
Elective

PGY-3 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit - Senior Role2 blocks
Selective2 blocks
Night Float
Daytime Float Senior
Neurology
Cardiology
Child and Youth Protection
NICU or PICU
Emergency Medicine
Northern Community PediatricsIqaluit or Whitehorse
Elective

PGY-4 Rotations

Elective3 blocks
Selective2 blocks
Junior Attending1.5 blocks
Ambulatory Clinics
Night Float or Daytime Float Senior1/2 block
Complex Care
NICU - level 2 or 3
Developmental Pediatrics
Community Pediatrics
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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.