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St. John's - Pediatrics

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
6 Positions
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Memorial University's Pediatrics Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a supportive, collegial academic environment. Located in St. John's, Newfoundland, the program provides excellent pediatric education with unique advantages like early transition to independence and direct patient care experiences. Residents benefit from a moderate program size, community rotations, and a strong faculty-to-resident ratio.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30306
Quota
6 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focusing on the seven CanMEDS roles, with an emphasis on progressive independence, interdisciplinary teamwork, and lifelong learning.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, with additional sites including Health Sciences Centre, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, and Central Newfoundland Regional Hospital. Rural rotations are also available in Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, and PEI.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Community Pediatrics
Rural Medicine
Pediatric Subspecialties
Special Features
  • Mandatory rural community rotations
  • Scholarly research project requirement
  • Academic half-day curriculum
  • Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program option
  • Opportunities for research and conference presentations
Program Strengths
  • Excellent faculty to resident ratio (approximately 1:1)
  • Early transition to clinical independence
  • Comprehensive exposure to general pediatrics
  • Strong research and scholarly activity support
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Newborns
Adolescents
Rural and community pediatric populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly research project. Protected research time is provided, and opportunities exist for additional research training through the Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program or concurrent Master's degree.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • Western Memorial Regional Hospital
  • Central Newfoundland Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Children's hospital
Community hospitals
Rural clinical settings
Enhanced Skills Training
Research training
Medical education
Rural medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • 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

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 8 weeks
Newborn Medicine • 4 weeks
NICU • 4 weeks
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Ambulatory Pediatrics • 8 weeks
Child Development • 4 weeks
Subspecialty Selective • 8 weeks
Adolescent Medicine • 4 weeks
Community • 4 weeks
Enrichment Block • 4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

NICU • 4 weeks
PICU • 8 weeks
Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 8 weeks
Subspecialty Selective • 4 weeks
Elective • 8 weeksout-of-town/province
Pediatric Surgery • 4 weeks
Psychiatry • 4 weeks
Anesthesia • 2 weeks
Research • 2 weeks
Enrichment Block • 4 weeks
Community Pediatrics • 4 weeks

PGY-3 Rotations

NICU • 4 weeks
PICU • 4 weeks
Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) • 8 weeks
Pediatric Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Elective • 4 weeks
Ambulatory Pediatrics • 4 weeks
Subspecialty Selective • 8 weeks
Child Development • 4 weeks
Community Pediatrics • 4 weeks
Medical Education • 2 weeks
Newborn Pediatrics • 2 weeks
Enrichment Block • 4 weeks

PGY-4 Rotations

Acute Care • 4 weeksPICU, NICU or ER
Selective • 16 weeks
Elective • 12 weeks
Janeway Site Junior Attending • 8 weeks
Learning and Behaviour • 4 weeks
Community Junior Attending • 4 weeks
Enrichment Block • 4 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.