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Pediatric - Neurology

McGill UniversityUnknown, Quebec
Neurology
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

McGill University's Pediatric Neurology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to produce independent and competent Pediatric Neurologists. The program offers abundant clinical exposure, diverse clinical experiences, and a strong emphasis on research and scholarly activities across multiple specialized neurology domains.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29847
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 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) approach focusing on targeted learning outcomes, frequent formative assessments, and progressive skill development across multiple clinical and scholarly domains.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites in Montreal, including Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University Health Center Glen Site, Montreal General Hospital, and Jewish General Hospital.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Neurology
Neurogenetics
Drug-resistant Epilepsy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neonatal Neurology
Demyelinating Diseases
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Delay
Stroke
Brain Malformations
Neuro-oncology
Special Features
  • 6-month research block
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Weekly pedagogical half-day
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Yearly Pediatric Neurology Education retreat
  • Integration with McGill Adult Neurology Residency Program
Program Strengths
  • High volume and diverse clinical exposure
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Specialized neurology clinics
  • Strong academic teaching curriculum
  • Multicultural training environment
  • Bilingual (English/French) patient care training
Patient Populations
Pediatric neurology patients
Emergency department patients
Neonatal intensive care patients
Pediatric intensive care patients
Inpatient neurology patients
Research Opportunities

6-month dedicated research block with opportunities to initiate and complete research projects in clinical neurology or neurosciences

Teaching Hospitals
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
  • Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute
  • McGill University Health Center Glen Site
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Jewish General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
University hospital network
Enhanced Skills Training
Neurophysiology testing
EEG interpretation
Epilepsy surgery
Neuromuscular assessment
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Elective evaluations
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$69,658

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Adoption leave: 29 to 38 weeks55 to 75 % of salary
Annual vacation: 20 days/year
Assistant Resident Coordinator: $425/month
Call Premium: $607/28 days
Conference leave: 7 days pd/year
Dental Plan: Yes, available for a fee
Exam leave: Day (s) of the exam
Extended Health Insurance: Yes
Leave for death in family: From 1 to 5 days depending on the family member
Leave of absence without pay (exceptional measure): 12 months maximum
Life insurance: Yes
Long-Term disability insurance: Yes

... and 16 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

General Pediatrics52 WEEKSMCH

PGY-2 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU):Adult Neuro-8 weeks; Pediatric Neuro-16 weeks24 weeksJGH,MCH,MGH,MNH
Pediatric Electives (Psychiatry, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, genetics, ID, hemato-oncology, etc ...)28 weeksMCH

PGY-3 Rotations

Neuroscience - 6 month research block24 weeksJGH, MCH, MGH, MNH
CTU:Adult Neuro-16 weeks;Pediatric Neuro-8 weeks24 weeksJGH,MCH,MGH,MNH
Community Neurology4 weeks
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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.