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Toronto - Medical Microbiology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Medical Microbiology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29935
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a staged approach: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Large academic microbiology labs across multiple hospital sites in Toronto, including academic and community hospital settings with specialized laboratory resources.

Focus Areas
Medical Microbiology
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Laboratory Diagnostics
Infection Prevention and Control
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Dedicated research project options (3-12 months)
  • Annual Departmental Research Day presentations
  • Electronic medical resource access
Program Strengths
  • 1:7 resident to faculty ratio
  • Comprehensive laboratory and clinical training
  • Strong research emphasis
  • Diverse training sites
Patient Populations
Adult patients
Pediatric patients
Community and hospital-based populations
Research Opportunities

Residents may undertake research projects during core, mandatory, or elective rotations, with options for dedicated 3-12 month research electives.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Unity Health
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • Public Health Ontario Laboratory
  • North York General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Public health laboratory
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Examinations
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • 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

Transition to DisciplineOrientation period
Foundations of Discipline
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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.