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Pediatric - Neurology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Neurology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Toronto Pediatric Neurology program is a fully accredited 5-year Royal College program committed to training compassionate and competent child neurologists. The program focuses on preparing residents to serve diverse patient populations and become future leaders in child neurology through comprehensive clinical training and research opportunities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29138
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Employs Competency by Design approach with frequent work-based assessments, coaching, and feedback to develop CanMEDS competencies throughout training experiences.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a 260-bed teaching hospital with a dedicated pediatric neuroscience unit and multiple affiliated institutions.

Focus Areas
Epilepsy
Stroke
Headache
Neurometabolic disorders
Neuromuscular disorders
Sleep disorders
Movement disorders
Neuroinflammatory disorders
Neonatal neurology
Special Features
  • Competency by Design curriculum
  • Work-based assessments
  • Coaching and feedback
  • Protected research time
  • Research mentorship
  • Annual research skills course
  • Annual Prichard research day
  • Longitudinal continuity clinics
  • Global health elective opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive pediatric neurology training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Affiliated with leading research centers
  • Extensive electronic medical resources
Patient Populations
Pediatric neurology patients
Epilepsy patients
Stroke patients
Neuromuscular disorder patients
Developmental disorder patients
Neonatal neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Trainees pursue research projects with protected time, formal mentorship, and an annual research skills course, presenting work at the Prichard research day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • University Health Network
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric specialty hospital
Teaching hospital
Rehabilitation hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Epilepsy management
Stroke care
Neuromuscular disorders
Neuroinflammatory disorders
Neonatal neurology
Neurocritical care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Clinical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Research contributions
  • Scholarly activities
  • Interview performance
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

Pediatric Neurology1 blockSickKids
Community Pediatric Neurology1 block
Pediatric Neurosurgery1 block
Research1 block
General Pediatrics9 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

General Pediatrics5 blocks
Pediatric Neurology5 blocks
Adult Neurology3 blocksSt. Michael's Hospital, University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Ambulatory Pediatric Neurology
Inpatient Pediatric Neurology
Epilepsy
Electroencephalography
Critical Care

PGY-4 Rotations

Neuromuscular Disorders
Developmental Pediatrics
Neonatal Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neuropathology

PGY-5 Rotations

Stroke
Neuroinflammatory Disorders
Adult Neurology
Elective Experiences
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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.