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Toronto - Medical Genetics and Genomics
The University of Toronto Medical Genetics and Genomics Program is the largest medical genetics training program in Canada, primarily located at the Hospital for Sick Children. The program offers comprehensive training across pediatric and adult genetics, with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge genomic research and clinical experiences at multiple leading Toronto academic health science network hospitals.
- Program ID
- 29428
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on progressive independence, with a curriculum designed to bridge textbook knowledge with current medical literature and emphasizing CanMEDS competencies in medical genetics.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, primarily at Hospital for Sick Children with rotations at multiple University Health Network hospitals, Mount Sinai Hospital, and other Toronto academic health science network sites.
- 5 hours of protected academic time per week
- Research opportunities with up to 1 year dedicated research time
- Graduate degree opportunities (MSc, PhD)
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
- Conference funding up to $1500 per year
- Telehealth for Genetic Residents and Fellows (TeleGRAF) sessions
- Wellness initiatives including Balint groups
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion programming
- Largest medical genetics training program in Canada
- Comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Excellent mentorship opportunities
- Commitment to trainee wellness
- Equity and inclusion focus
Residents can pursue research projects, graduate degrees, and have up to 1 year dedicated to research with support from a research committee and potential funding.
- Hospital for Sick Children
- Toronto General Hospital
- Toronto Western Hospital
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Princess Margaret Hospital
- St. Michael's Hospital
- North York General Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 22, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Interview performance
- Communication skills
- Leadership potential
- Professionalism
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.