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Toronto - Emergency Medicine

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Emergency Medicine
IMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto Emergency Medicine residency program seeks to train socially conscious emergency physicians with excellent clinical skills who provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The program offers exceptional training across diverse practice settings in the Greater Toronto Area, serving a population of over 6 million people.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29828
Quota
3 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
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing clinical skills, professional development, and a growth mindset through structured longitudinal curricula and mentorship.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, including tertiary care hospitals with high-acuity emergency departments serving diverse patient populations across multiple sites.

Focus Areas
Emergency Medicine
Urban Health
Trauma Care
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Toxicology
Pre-hospital Care
Global Health
Medical Education
Health Equity
Special Features
  • Protected full academic day every Tuesday
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) certification
  • Comprehensive simulation training
  • Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Safety curriculum
  • Area of Advanced Learning (AAL) year
  • Research project requirement
  • Wellness and mentorship programs
Program Strengths
  • Largest emergency medicine program in Canada
  • Diverse and expert faculty
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Commitment to health equity
  • Extensive mentorship opportunities
Patient Populations
Urban community patients
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Complex medical cases
Vulnerable and marginalized populations
Transplant and oncology patients
Acute stroke and cardiovascular patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete an academic project suitable for peer-review publication, with financial support for conference presentations and opportunities to join Clinician-Scientist programs.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • North York General Hospital
  • ORNGE
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care centers
Community hospitals
Trauma centers
Pediatric emergency departments
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Toxicology
Critical Care
Pre-Hospital Care
Global Health
Simulation
Medical Education
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • December 19, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Elective experiences
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 Medicine6 blocksCore sites
Pediatric Emergency Medicine1 blockHospital for Sick Children
Anesthesia1 blockSite based on availability
MSK/Sports Medicine1 blockUniversity Health Network
Pediatrics1 blockNorth York General Hospital
General Internal Medicine1 blockSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

PGY-5 Rotations

Area of Advanced Learning6-12 monthsVaries
Transition to Practice2 blocksCore training sites
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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.