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Toronto - Diagnostic Radiology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Diagnostic Radiology
IMG Stream
2 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.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30169
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 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 skills-based progression, where time is a resource and competence determines advancement, with most residents requiring 5 years to complete training.

Training Setting

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

Focus Areas
Medical Imaging
Clinical Radiology
Research in Diagnostic Imaging
Patient-Centered Care
Medical Education
Special Features
  • Access to RadPrimer/StatDx
  • Emergency Radiology Simulation
  • Research course for all residents
  • American Institute for Radiologic Pathology membership
  • Twice annual OSCE and Mock Oral Exams
  • Annual ACR Exam
  • Dedicated Body MRI rotation
  • Forensic Radiology rotation
  • Head & Neck rotation
  • Procedural experience at Biopsy Centre
Program Strengths
  • Largest Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program in Canada
  • Comprehensive educational and research opportunities
  • Culture of resident empowerment
  • World-class research infrastructure
  • Diverse training environments
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Cardiac patients
Neuroscience patients
Transplant patients
Research Opportunities

All residents participate in medical imaging research, with dedicated research courses, workshops, and academic days in PGY4-5 to work on 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
Specialized hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Forensic Radiology
Body MRI
Head & Neck Imaging
Procedural Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • CASPER test
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Reference letters
  • Medical school transcript
  • Personal letter
  • 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 Medicine
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Surgery
Computed Tomography
Chest Imaging
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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.