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Pediatric - Neurology

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

The University of Toronto's Pediatric Neurology residency program is a fully accredited 5-year training program committed to excellence in training diverse individuals for academic and community-based child neurology careers. The program focuses on developing competent, compassionate neurologists prepared to serve diverse patient populations and advance the field of child neurology.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30061
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 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 (CBME) using frequent work-based assessments, coaching, feedback, and development of CanMEDS competencies throughout training.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a 260-bed teaching hospital in Toronto with multiple affiliated training sites including Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

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
  • Annual research skills course
  • Prichard research day
  • Weekly academic half day
  • Longitudinal continuity clinics
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive pediatric neurology training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • 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 research mentorship, and an annual research skills course. Research opportunities available through the Program in Neuroscience and Mental Health.

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 20, 2026
  • January 20, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Elective experiences
  • Research contributions
  • Clinical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Scholarly activities
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 HospitalUniversity Health NetworkSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

PGY-3 Rotations

Ambulatory Pediatric Neurology
Inpatient Pediatric Neurology
Epilepsy
Electroencephalography
Critical Care
Neuromuscular Disorders

PGY-4 Rotations

Developmental Pediatrics
Neonatal Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neuropathology
Stroke
Neuroinflammatory Disorders

PGY-5 Rotations

Adult Neurology
Elective Experiences
Global Health
City Amenities
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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.