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Toronto - Anesthesiology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Anesthesiology
CMG Stream
14 Positions
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The University of Toronto offers a comprehensive, fully accredited Anesthesiology residency program with over 350 staff anesthesiologists across multiple specialized hospitals. The program provides exceptional training opportunities, emphasizing clinical excellence, social accountability, and intellectual inquiry through a robust academic and clinical environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29184
Quota
14 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing workplace-based assessments, frequent formative feedback, and staged learning with increasing clinical responsibility.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers across Toronto, including quaternary care hospitals, specialized pediatric and trauma centers, and community hospitals. Residents rotate through multiple sites with diverse clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Anesthesia
High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia
Trauma Anesthesia
Transplantation Anesthesia
Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Thoracic Anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Chronic Pain Management
Special Features
  • High-Fidelity Anesthesia Simulation Centers
  • Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Curriculum
  • Clinician Investigator Program
  • Global Elective in Parma, Italy
  • Comprehensive Academic Curriculum
  • Resident Mentorship Groups
  • Wellness Committee
  • Competency By Design (CBD) Framework
Program Strengths
  • Largest anesthesia residency program in Canada
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Strong resident support system
  • Robust academic curriculum
  • Multiple specialized training sites
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
High-risk obstetrical patients
Trauma patients
Transplant patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Neurological surgery patients
Critical care patients
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities with support for scholarly projects, graduate degrees, and the Clinician Investigator Program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Women's College Hospital
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Michael Garron Hospital
  • St. Joseph Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Quaternary care center
Community hospital
Trauma center
Specialized pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician Investigator Program
Graduate degree opportunities
Quality Improvement Projects
Medical Education Initiatives
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Application file review
  • Interview performance
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Scholarly project
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.