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Peel & Surrounding Communities - Pediatrics

Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPeel & Surrounding Communities, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The Toronto Metropolitan University Pediatrics Residency Program is a novel, community-based 4-year program focused on training exceptional pediatricians who are committed to serving diverse and underserved communities. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, community engagement, and comprehensive pediatric training across various clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29206
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Learner-focused education emphasizing progressive development of competencies, hands-on training, and supporting residents in realizing their individual potential across all CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

A distributed training model across multiple sites in Peel and surrounding communities, including urban and rural environments, with inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Community Medicine
Child Health
Pediatric Care in Diverse Communities
Special Features
  • LEARN Time (Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Non-clinical Time)
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Distributed training model
  • No clinical fellows, more direct staff interaction
  • Longitudinal subspecialty ambulatory rotations
  • Enrichment rotations
  • Scholarly project opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Strong community engagement
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Comprehensive pediatric training
  • Small program with individualized support
  • Innovative curriculum design
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Children in community settings
Diverse and underserved populations
Urban and rural pediatric populations
Research Opportunities

Residents have protected LEARN Time and scholarly project opportunities, with support for publication and research activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • William Osler Health System
  • Trillium Health Partners
  • Headwaters Health Care Centre
  • Halton Healthcare
  • ErinoakKids
  • Michael Garron Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospitals
Academic medical centers
Urban clinical settings
Rural clinical settings
Enhanced Skills Training
Scholarly activities
Leadership development
Advocacy skills
Teaching skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 23, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference documents
  • Personal letter
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership experiences
  • Regional Connection Attestation
  • Interview performance
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.