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St. John's - Psychiatry

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

Memorial University's Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in St. John's, Newfoundland. The program provides a broad foundation in general psychiatry with diverse clinical experiences, emphasizing individual career interests and a Competence by Design framework.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29713
Quota
6 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 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 progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive clinical training, social accountability, and continuous professional development.

Training Setting

Urban and rural training sites in St. John's and Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, including multiple hospitals and psychiatric facilities.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Rural Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Competence by Design curriculum
  • Protected academic half-day weekly
  • Mandatory research project
  • Psychotherapy training throughout residency
  • Annual resident and faculty retreats
  • Research elective option
  • Medical Education Scholarship Centre course
Program Strengths
  • Small program size allowing individualized training
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Strong academic curriculum
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Research opportunities
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Acute psychiatric patients
Child and adolescent patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Addiction patients
Emergency psychiatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete one scholarly project, with options for research electives and dedicated research time.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
  • Mental Health and Addictions Centre
  • L. A. Miller Centre
  • Central Newfoundland Hospital, Grand Falls-Windsor
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Psychiatric hospital
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Medical education
Research skills
Practice management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Friday, January 30, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Psychiatric electives
  • Research/Publications
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • 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 Medicine1 block
Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Pediatric Emergency Medicine1 block
Geriatric Medicine/Endocrinology1 block
Selective1 block
Addiction Medicine2 blocksSt. John's
Addiction Psychiatry1 blockGrand Falls Windsor

PGY-2 Rotations

Inpatient General Psychiatry6 monthsSt. John's
Outpatient General Psychiatry6 monthsSt. John's

PGY-3 Rotations

Child Psychiatry6 months
Geriatric Psychiatry6 months

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Emergency Psychiatry
Shared Care Psychiatry2 blocksGrand Falls-Windsor or St. John's

PGY-5 Rotations

Elective Rotations12 months
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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.