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Toronto - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program at the University of Toronto is one of the largest programs in Canada, offering diverse opportunities for training, research, and broad clinical exposure. The program provides comprehensive training across five years, with a strong commitment to resident education and a collegial learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29387
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with regular performance reviews by a Competence Committee, focusing on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and progressive skill development.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple rehabilitation hospitals in Toronto, including adult and pediatric rehabilitation centers in urban academic and community hospital settings.

Focus Areas
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Cancer Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Management
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Annual Division Research Day
  • Academic Half Days
  • Grand Rounds and Journal Club
  • Practice exams (written and OSCE)
  • Teaching opportunities with MD program
  • Research project requirement
Program Strengths
  • One of the largest PM&R programs in Canada
  • Diverse training opportunities
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Financial support for residents
  • World-class subspecialty experts
Patient Populations
Adult rehabilitation patients
Pediatric rehabilitation patients
Neurological patients
Musculoskeletal patients
Spinal cord injury patients
Stroke patients
Cancer rehabilitation patients
Chronic pain patients
Research Opportunities

Residents must complete at least one research project during residency, with annual Research Day and access to research staff across affiliated hospitals.

Teaching Hospitals
  • UHN-Toronto Rehab
  • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab
  • UHN-West Park Healthcare Centre
  • Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
  • St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Providence Healthcare
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Rehabilitation hospitals
Community hospitals
Pediatric rehabilitation center
Enhanced Skills Training
Community-based training
Out-of-town elective opportunities
Leadership development
Medical education skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV and extracurricular activities
  • Electives
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research involvement
  • 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

General Internal Medicine3 blocks
Rheumatology1 block
Plastic Surgery1 block
Urology or Vascular Surgery1 block
Geri-Rehab2 blocks
Sports Medicine1 block
Medicine/Subspecialty Selectives2 x 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurology3 blocks
Orthopedics3 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation3 blocks
Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation3 blocks
Pediatric Rehabilitation2 blocks
Prosthetics & Orthotics3 blocks
Stroke Rehabilitation3 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Cancer Rehabilitation1 block
Cardiac Rehabilitation1 block
Chronic Pain1 block
Consult Service1 block
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation4 blocks
Spasticity1 block
Diseases of Nerve and Muscle4 blocks
Research1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Junior Attending3 blocks
Senior Resident Longitudinal ClinicLongitudinal
ResearchLongitudinal
ElectivesFlexible
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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.