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Research Track - Psychiatry

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto's Clinician-Researcher Track (CResT) offers a unique psychiatry residency program that integrates research training with clinical education. Designed for aspiring clinician-scientists, the program provides protected research time, mentorship, and opportunities to pursue graduate degrees while completing comprehensive psychiatric training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29951
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on workplace-based learning, personalized learning plans, coaching, and progressive skill development through staged developmental phases.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with core rotations at fully affiliated hospitals and opportunities for elective experiences across various clinical settings.

Focus Areas
Clinician-Scientist Training
Psychiatric Research
Mental Health Scholarship
Clinical Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Protected research time
  • Mentorship program
  • Research funding opportunities
  • Graduate degree support
  • Clinician Scientist Program integration
  • Clinician Scholar Program option
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive research training
  • Flexible research and clinical integration
  • Strong mentorship infrastructure
  • Extensive research funding opportunities
  • Commitment to learner wellness
  • Broad educational experiences
Patient Populations
Diverse urban patient populations
Mental health patients
Patients across various clinical settings
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities with protected time, funding, conference support, and potential graduate degree pursuits across basic, translational, clinical, and public health research domains.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CAMH - College Street Site
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) hospitals
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban teaching hospitals
Research-intensive environment
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Subspecialty options
Areas of Focused Competence
Graduate degree opportunities
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Research experience
  • Academic publications
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
  • Research aptitude assessment
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

Psychiatry5 blocks
General Internal Medicine2 blocks
Cognitive Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Palliative Care1 block
Neurology1 block
Family Medicine or Pediatrics1 block
Outpatient PsychiatryHalf-day
Academic Half-DayHalf-day per week
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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.