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Toronto - Neurology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Neurology
CMG Stream
6 Positions

The University of Toronto Adult Neurology Residency Program seeks passionate neurologists committed to excellent clinical skills, patient care, and advancing the specialty. The program aims to train competent clinicians who serve diverse patient populations and contribute to the ongoing evolution of neurology through educational, research, and quality improvement endeavors.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30296
Quota
6 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing progressive independence, collaborative learning, and comprehensive skill development across all CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers across multiple hospitals in Toronto, including academic and community neurology sites with diverse patient populations and subspecialty exposure.

Focus Areas
Adult Neurology
Academic and Community Neurology
Subspecialty Neurology
Research and Scholarly Activities
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Formal mentorship program
  • Annual book-and-travel fund ($1,000 per resident)
  • Neurology International Residents Videoconference and Exchange (NIRVE)
  • Women in Neurology longitudinal program
  • Resident wellness initiatives
  • Opportunities for advanced degrees
  • Research project support funding
Program Strengths
  • Large, comprehensive neurology division
  • Diverse and supportive faculty
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong resident involvement in program development
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
Patient Populations
Diverse urban patient populations
Neurological disease patients
Patients across various subspecialties
Community and academic neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project, with support from a Resident Research Coordinator and opportunities for advanced research training through various programs.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • University Health Network
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • Toronto Western Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Women's College Hospital
  • Baycrest
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician-Investigator Program
Clinician-Scientist Training Program
Medical Education Scholars Program
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical skills
  • Reference letters
  • Personal statement
  • Scholarly activities
  • Leadership experiences
  • Interpersonal skills
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

CTU 1
CTU
CTU
CTU
Medicine of Neurology 2
IM CTU
IM CTU
IM CTU
IM CTU
Cardiology
Medicine Selective 3
Neurology Elective 4

PGY-2 Rotations

CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
Neuro-radiology
ICU
Neurosurgery
Neuro-psychiatry
Community Neurology
Neurology Subspecialty Clinics 5
Neurology Subspecialty Clinics
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective

PGY-3 Rotations

CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
Palliative Medicine
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective

PGY-4 Rotations

CTU
CTU
CTU
Peds Neuro CTU
Peds Neuro CTU
Neurology Subspecialty Clinics 6
Neurology Subspecialty Clinics
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective

PGY-5 Rotations

CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
CTU
JA 7 Inpatient / Outpatient
JA Inpatient / Outpatient
Peds Neuro Outpatient
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
Neurology Elective
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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.