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Toronto - Dermatology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Dermatology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Toronto Dermatology Residency Program provides an outstanding, broad-based education in dermatology. Established in 1964, it is the largest dermatology faculty in Canada and one of the largest globally. The program offers comprehensive clinical education encompassing medical and surgical approaches to skin disorders across diverse patient populations.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29210
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 10, 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 with progressive independence, emphasizing comprehensive training across medical and surgical dermatology, with a focus on lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, including four main teaching sites: Hospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network, and Women's College Hospital.

Focus Areas
Immunodermatology
Complex medical dermatology
Inflammatory dermatoses
Lymphomas
Photobiology
Dermatological surgery
Contact dermatitis
Hair and nail diseases
HIV dermatology
Dermatoses in skin of colour
Wound care
Pediatric dermatology
Skin cancer
Pharmacology
Special Features
  • Full academic day for PGY3-5 residents
  • Funded attendance at continuing medical education events
  • Access to electronic medical resources
  • Research opportunities
  • Specialty clinics in psoriasis, skin cancers, pigmented lesions
  • Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Program
  • Comprehensive dermatopathology instruction
Program Strengths
  • Largest dermatology faculty in Canada
  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Extensive specialty clinic experience
Patient Populations
Newborn to elderly patients
Patients with complex skin disorders
Pediatric patients
Patients with cutaneous lymphomas
Patients requiring cosmetic and surgical dermatology
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to participate in research, with options to dedicate elective time to full-time research in basic science, clinical, and health systems research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • University Health Network
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Women's College Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Mt. Sinai Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Dermatologic Surgery
Cosmetic Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Dermatopathology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Elective experiences
  • Research/Publications
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Interview performance
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

General Medicine8 weeksSt. Michael's Hospital, Sunnybrook, University Health Network
General Pediatrics8 WeeksHospital For Sick Children, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and various community clinics
Emergency Medicine8 weeksMt. Sinai Hospital, Sunnybrook, University Health Network
Infectious Diseases8 weeksSt. Michael's Hospital, Sunnybrook, University Health Network
Dermatology4 weeksSunnybrook, University Health Network, Women's College Hospital
Allergy and Immunology4 weeksSt. Michael's Hospital
Rheumatology8 weeksMt. Sinai Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, Sunnybrook, University Health Network
Outpatient Experience 1(Pigmented Lesions, Phototherapy,Mouth Clinic, Wound Care,Lymphoma Clinic)4 weeksSunnybrook, Women's College Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Community, Cosmetic, and Contact Dermatitis4 weeksSunnybrook and two community offices
Occupational Medicine and Community Clinics4 WeeksSt. Michael's Hospital and two community offices
Tropical Medicine4 weeksToronto General Hospital
Clinicopathologic Correlation4 weeksCommunity and hospital practice for both dermatology and dermatopathology components
Dermatology16 weeksSt. Joseph's Health Centre, Sunnybrook, University Health Network, Women's College Hospital
Plastic Surgery8 weeksSt. Joseph's Health Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Sunnybrook, Women's College Hospital
Wound Care4 weeksWomen's College Hospital
Pediatric Dermatology4 weeksHospital for Sick Children
Outpatient Experience 2(Melanoma, Phototherapy, Cutaneous Oncology, Wound Care)4 weeksPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook, Women's College Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

General Clinic Dermatology including inpatient and outpatient exposure15 monthsSunnybrook (6 months), Toronto Western Hospital (3 months), Women's College Hospital (3 months), Selective (3 months)
Pediatric Dermatology4.5 monthsHospital For Sick Children
Dermatopathology6 monthsSunnybrook, University Health Network, Women's College Hospital
Dermatologic Surgery3 monthsWomen's College Hospital
Elective or Dedicated Research Time6 monthsVarious sites
Community Clinics1.5 monthsCommunity
Senior Resident Clinic (concurrent in PGY4 or PGY5 years)3–12 monthsHospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook, Toronto Western Hospital, or Women's College Hospital
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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.