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Pediatric - Neurology

University of AlbertaUnknown, Alberta
Neurology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Alberta Pediatric Neurology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in pediatric neurology, emphasizing a diverse clinical experience across multiple subspecialties. The program is distinguished by its collegial environment, large and diverse faculty group, and strong support for resident research and professional development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30115
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 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 comprehensive clinical experiences, research participation, and individualized learning paths.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center at the Stollery Children's Hospital within the University of Alberta Hospital, with satellite facilities at Royal Alexandra Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Epilepsy
Headache
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neuroinflammatory Disorders
Stroke
Neonatal Neurology
Neurodevelopment/Neurogenetics
Autonomic Disorders
Neurocutaneous Disorders
Movement Disorders
Special Features
  • Competence by Design framework
  • Longitudinal resident continuity clinic
  • Protected research time (1-6 blocks)
  • Joint Neurology Academic Half-Day
  • Quarterly journal club
  • Call-protected elective blocks
  • Opportunities for international electives
Program Strengths
  • Large and diverse faculty group
  • Extensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong research support
  • Collegial learning environment
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Flexible elective opportunities
Patient Populations
Pediatric neurology patients
Neonatal patients
Children with neurological disorders
Patients with epilepsy
Neurocritical care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to actively participate in research, with 1-6 protected research blocks and support for local, national, and international conference presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Stollery Children's Hospital
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Neurophysiology training
Subspecialty clinics
Research mentorship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday February 3, 2026
  • Monday February 2, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Letters of reference
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

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 Neurology General Inpatient Service • 2 blocks
Neonatal ICU • 1 blockRoyal Alexandra Hospital
Pediatric CTU • 2 blocks
Pediatric Night Float • 1 block
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Pediatric Psychiatry • 1 block
Developmental Pediatrics • 1 block
Pediatric Neurosurgery • 1 block
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology • 1 block
Pediatric Selective • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Pediatric Neurology General Inpatient Service • 3 blocks
Pediatric Neurocritical Care Service • 1 block
Pediatric ICU • 1.5 blocks
Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU • 0.5 blocks
Pediatric Neurology Clinics • 1 block
Pediatric EEG/Epilepsy • 1 block
Adult Neurology Inpatient • 2 blocks
Metabolics/Genetics • 1 block
Pediatric Physiatry • 1 block
Research • 1 block

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Neurology General Inpatient Service • 3 blocks
Pediatric Neurocritical Care Service • 1 block
Pediatric Neurology Clinics • 1 block
Pediatric EEG/Epilepsy • 1 block
Adult Neurology Inpatient • 2 blocks
Pediatric Neuroradiology • 0.5 blocks
Neuromuscular • 1 block
Call-Protected Elective • 1 block
Electives • 2.5 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Pediatric Neurology General Inpatient Service • 3 blocks
Pediatric Neurocritical Care Service • 1 block
Pediatric Neurology Clinics • 1 block
Adult Neurology • 1 block
Multiple Sclerosis • 1 block
Pediatric Palliative Care • 1 block
Adult Neuroradiology • 0.5 blocks
Neuropathology • 1 block
Call-Protected Elective • 1 block
Electives • 2.5 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Pediatric Neurology Inpatient (Senior Resident) • 1.5 blocks
Pediatric Neurology Junior Attending, General Inpatient Service • 1.5 blocks
Pediatric Neurology Junior Attending, Neurocritical Care Service • 1 block
Pediatric Neurology Clinics • 3 blocks
Call-Protected Elective • 1 block
Electives • 5 blocks
Research • 1-6 blocks
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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.