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St. John's - Neurology

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Neurology
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The Memorial University Neurology Residency Training Program focuses on training competent general neurologists with flexibility to tailor the program to individual career goals. The program offers a thorough academic curriculum, substantial patient care exposure, and a close collegial atmosphere in a small, supportive training environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29497
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 4, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education with a focus on progressive independence, comprehensive skill development, and tailored learning experiences through flexible rotation scheduling.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in St. John's, Newfoundland, including Health Sciences Centre, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Waterford Hospital, and Leonard A. Miller Centre, with some rotations at external institutions.

Focus Areas
General Neurology
Academic Neurology
Research-oriented Training
Special Features
  • Competence By Design curriculum
  • MUNCAT app for EPA completion
  • Regular clinical coaching
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Comprehensive academic teaching program
Program Strengths
  • Small program with close faculty-resident interaction
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Flexible training approach
  • Exposure to diverse clinical settings
Patient Populations
Neurology inpatients
Neurology consult patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Community neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are part of the Internal Medicine research program and are expected to complete at least one scholarly project during training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
  • Waterford Hospital
  • Leonard A. Miller Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
EEG
EMG
Subspecialty clinics (MS, epilepsy, movement disorders)
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical School Performance Record
  • Elective performance
  • Research/Publications
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$90,868

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Additional optional benefits: 100% employee paid
Annual vacation: 4 weeks/year
CMPA dues: 100% reimbursement
Conference leave: 7 days/pd
Extended health insurance: Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
Frequency of call: Excess in-hospital call > 7/28 weekday – $225, weekend – $360;Call stipend – $115 Home call > 7/21 – $75;Call stipend – $57.50
Maternity/Paternity leave: Up to One year
Meal allowance: $105 per month
Parking fees: $5/year
Provincial health insurance: Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
Resident Student: Full-time status
Sick leave: 1 day per month

... and 1 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

Internal Medicine • 4 blocks
Emergency Medicine • 1 block
Neurology Inpatient Service • 3 blocks
Neurology Consult Service • 1 block
Neurology Clinics • 1 block
Electives • 1 block
Neuroradiology • 1 block
Ophthalmology • 1/2 block
ENT • 1/2 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Internal Medicine • 5 blocks
Psychiatry • 2 blocks
Palliative Care • 1 block
Community Neurology • 1 blockPEI
Neurology Consults • 1 block
Neurology Clinics • 1 block
Physiatry • 1 blockToronto/Halifax
Neurosurgery • 1 blockHalifax

PGY-3 Rotations

Adult Neurology • 8 blocks
Research • 1 block
Electives • 2 blocks
EEG • 1 block
EEG • 1 blockToronto/Montreal

PGY-4 Rotations

Pediatric Neurology • 3 blocks
EMG • 3 blocks
Electives • 2 blocks
Neurology Clinics • 3 blocks
Neuropathology • 2 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Junior Attending • 2 blocks
Neurology Consults • 1 block
Research • 2 blocks
Electives • 2 blocks
Neurology Clinics • 6 blocks
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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.