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Toronto - Pediatrics

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
14 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto's Core Paediatric Residency Program offers comprehensive training in pediatrics across diverse clinical settings. Located primarily at The Hospital for Sick Children, the program provides broad-based clinical and academic training with a focus on creating exceptional general and subspecialty pediatricians. Residents benefit from an inclusive, supportive environment with extensive research opportunities and a commitment to advocacy and social responsibility.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30171
Quota
14 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 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 (CBME) with progressive independence, emphasizing the seven CanMEDS roles and providing graded responsibility throughout the four-year training program.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites across Toronto, including tertiary and community hospitals. Training occurs at 13 different sites, with primary focus on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Subspecialties
Child Advocacy
Patient Safety
Child Health Policy
Global Child Health
Medical Education
Research
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) Curriculum
  • Research Mentorship Program
  • Concentrated Research Block (up to 3 months)
  • Career Counselling Program
  • Resident Retreats
  • Wellness Committee
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • International Elective Opportunities
  • Protected Academic Half-Day
  • Resident Engagement Events
Program Strengths
  • Renowned research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong advocacy and social responsibility focus
  • Comprehensive subspecialty training
  • Excellent mentorship opportunities
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients from newborns to adolescents
Community pediatric populations
Complex medical cases
Rural and urban patient populations
Mental health patients
Developmental and rehabilitation patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete at least one scholarly project, with dedicated research time, mentorship, and opportunities for concentrated research blocks.

Teaching Hospitals
  • The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation
  • Michael Garron Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • North York General Hospital
  • Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital
  • Royal Victoria Regional Health
  • Owen Sound Regional Hospital
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • SickKids Center for Community Mental Health
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospitals
Rural hospitals
Rehabilitation center
Mental health center
Enhanced Skills Training
Global Child Health
Medical Education
Research Skills
Advocacy
Leadership Development
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • February 2, 2026
  • February 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Research/scholarly activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Mini Personal Interviews (MPI)
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

Adolescent MedicineBlocks not specified
Care of the NewbornBlocks not specified
Community PaediatricsBlocks not specified
Paediatric EmergencyBlocks not specified
Paediatric Infectious DiseaseBlocks not specified
Immunology and Allergy/DermatologyBlocks not specified
Paediatric In-PatientBlocks not specified
Paediatric General SurgeryBlocks not specified
Paediatric UrologyBlocks not specified
ResearchBlocks not specified

PGY-2 Rotations

Paediatric CardiologyBlocks not specified
Developmental PaediatricsBlocks not specified
EndocrinologyBlocks not specified
Gastroenterology/Clinical NutritionBlocks not specified
OncologyBlocks not specified
NephrologyBlocks not specified
NeurologyBlocks not specified
RespirologyBlocks not specified
RheumatologyBlocks not specified
Neonatal Intensive CareBlocks not specified
Elective4 weeksPotentially outside Toronto

PGY-3 Rotations

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU)Blocks not specified
Emergency Room MedicineBlocks not specified
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Level III)Blocks not specified
Neonatal Medicine (Level II)Blocks not specified
Genetics-MetabolicsBlocks not specified
Suspected Child Abuse and NeglectBlocks not specified
Mental HealthBlocks not specified
Ambulatory ExperienceBlocks not specified
Paediatric Intensive Care UnitBlocks not specified
Elective4 weeksPotentially outside Toronto

PGY-4 Rotations

Community PaediatricsBlocks not specified
Transition to Practice RotationsApproximately 9 blocks
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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.