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Toronto - Medical Microbiology
The University of Toronto Medical Microbiology Residency Program seeks to equip trainees to become medical microbiology leaders of the future. The program emphasizes developing a solid foundation of microbiology expertise, clinical skills, and a commitment to advancing patient care through clinical expertise, research, quality, and innovation.
- Program ID
- 29548
- Quota
- 1 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) with a staged approach: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice, focusing on progressive skill development and independent practice.
Training Setting
Large academic microbiology labs across multiple hospitals in Toronto, including Mount Sinai Hospital, Unity Health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Hospital for Sick Children, and Public Health Ontario Laboratory, with opportunities in both academic and community hospital settings.
- Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
- 1:7 resident to faculty ratio
- Electronic medical resource access
- Research emphasis
- Dedicated research electives (3-12 months)
- Annual Departmental Research Day presentations
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Comprehensive microbiology training
- Diverse training sites
- Strong research infrastructure
- Flexible research opportunities
- Competency-based curriculum
Residents may undertake research projects during core, mandatory, or elective rotations, with options for dedicated 3-12 month research electives.
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Unity Health
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Hospital for Sick Children
- Public Health Ontario Laboratory
- North York General Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
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
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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.