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Pediatric - Neurology

University of British ColumbiaUnknown, British Columbia
Neurology
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The UBC Pediatric Neurology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing exceptional pediatric neurologists. The program provides a well-balanced curriculum utilizing both inpatient and ambulatory resources, with strong emphasis on clinical excellence, research opportunities, and serving the population of British Columbia.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30165
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 24, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Follows a Competency By Design approach with progressive stages of training: Transition to Residency, Foundations, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice. Emphasizes competency development, research involvement, and autonomous practice preparation.

Training Setting

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, training primarily occurs at British Columbia Children's Hospital, a tertiary care pediatric hospital serving over 4 million people. The program includes training at multiple affiliated institutions including Sunny Hill Health Centre and adult teaching hospitals.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Neurology
Epilepsy
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuro-oncology
Neurogenetics
Neonatal Neurology
Stroke
Neurophysiology
Sleep Medicine
Functional Neuroimaging
Special Features
  • Competency By Design curriculum
  • Annual Resident Activity Fund
  • Protected research time
  • Clinical research methods curriculum
  • Telehealth and Virtual Health program
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • 15 hours of formal teaching sessions per week
Program Strengths
  • State-of-the-art training facilities
  • Comprehensive neurological resources
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Supportive 1:2 resident to faculty ratio
Patient Populations
Pediatric neurology patients
Epilepsy patients
Neuromuscular disease patients
Neonatal neurology patients
Stroke patients
Developmental disability patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to engage in scholarly projects, with protected research time, annual presentations, and opportunities for clinical research across subspecialty areas.

Teaching Hospitals
  • British Columbia Children's Hospital
  • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care pediatric hospital
Academic medical center
Rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Epilepsy monitoring
Neurophysiology
Neuroradiology
Neuropathology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Clinical skills
  • Research portfolio
  • Elective evaluations
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,711

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
CMPA dues paid: Yes. Mandatory
Dental plan: 100% Premiums Paid
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid
Frequency of calls: 1 in 4 onsite/1 in 3 offsite
Life insurance: 100% Premium Paid
Long-term disability insurance: Yes 100% Premiums Paid
Maternity leave: 17 weeks, plus up to 78 weeks Parental Leave
Meal allowance: No
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.5%
Provincial health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid

... and 2 more benefits

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.