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Toronto - Dermatology
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- Largest dermatology faculty in Canada
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Extensive specialty clinic experience
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.
- 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
Interview Dates
- January 23, 2026
- Academic record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Elective experiences
- Research/Publications
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.