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Pediatric - Neurology

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Neurology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

McMaster's Pediatric Neurology Residency Program offers a flexible, supportive training environment that prepares residents for diverse career paths in pediatric neurology. The program emphasizes a well-rounded approach, balancing professional responsibilities with personal life and providing individualized learning experiences for both academic and community-based pediatric neurologists.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29802
Quota
2 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with a focus on progressive independence, personalized learning environments, and achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in a supportive, non-threatening setting.

Training Setting

Training occurs at McMaster Children's Hospital, a 142-bed acute care facility serving a diverse population of 2.2 million in Central South Ontario, with additional training sites including Hamilton General Hospital and Juravinski Hospital.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Neurology
Epilepsy Management
Neuromuscular Disorders
Developmental Neurology
Complex Pediatric Epilepsy
Special Features
  • Annual 4 weeks of protected research time
  • Half-day research time every second week
  • Complex Pediatric Epilepsy Program
  • State-of-the-art neuromuscular clinic
  • Motion analysis laboratory
  • Bench-to-bedside neuromuscular analysis
  • Comprehensive neurophysiology training
Program Strengths
  • Flexible training environment
  • Diverse career path preparation
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive neurological training
  • Personalized learning experiences
Patient Populations
Pediatric neurology patients
Children with epilepsy
Neuromuscular disorder patients
Developmental disorders
Neurological emergencies
Research Opportunities

Residents are provided 4 weeks of annual protected research time and a half-day every second week for research, with options for academic research, quality improvement, or educational projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • McMaster Children's Hospital
  • Hamilton General Hospital
  • Juravinski Hospital
  • Ron Joyce Children's Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Epilepsy management
Neuromuscular disorders
Developmental neurology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 26 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic achievement
  • Elective experiences
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Research/scholarly activities
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
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.