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Toronto - Diagnostic Radiology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Diagnostic Radiology
CMG Stream
8 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto's Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is the largest in Canada, offering a comprehensive and dynamic training experience across multiple teaching sites. The program prepares residents to become highly competent radiologists who are leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and patient advocacy, with a strong emphasis on resident empowerment, professionalism, and collaborative learning.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29858
Quota
8 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

Competence by Design (CBD) approach focusing on competency-based medical education, where progression occurs through demonstrated skills rather than time-based requirements.

Training Setting

Training occurs across eight core hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area, including academic and community hospitals, with state-of-the-art imaging equipment and diverse clinical settings.

Focus Areas
Clinical Radiology
Medical Imaging Research
Patient Advocacy
Leadership Development
Subspecialty Training
Special Features
  • Access to RadPrimer/StatDx
  • Emergency Radiology Simulation
  • Research course for all residents
  • American Institute for Radiologic Pathology membership
  • Semi-annual OSCE and Mock Oral Exams
  • Annual ACR Exam
  • Dedicated Body MRI rotation
  • Forensic Radiology rotation
  • Head & Neck rotation
  • Procedural experience at Biopsy Centre
  • Two annual resident retreats
  • Social & Wellness Committee
Program Strengths
  • Largest Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program in Canada
  • Comprehensive educational resources
  • World-class research opportunities
  • Diverse training environments
  • High fellowship placement rate (98%)
  • Strong resident support and wellness culture
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Cardiac patients
Neuroscience patients
Transplant patients
Research Opportunities

All residents participate in medical imaging research, with a dedicated research course, workshop, and academic days in PGY4-5 to complete research projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Saint Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • The Princess Margaret Hospital
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Women's College Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Specialized care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Research skills
Teaching opportunities
Leadership development
Subspecialty exposure
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • MSPR
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Casper test
  • 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

Emergency MedicineRotation
Internal MedicineRotation
Obstetrics & GynecologyRotation
SurgeryRotation
Computed TomographyRotation
Chest ImagingRotation
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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.