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Toronto - Psychiatry

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
28 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience with exceptional breadth and depth. Located in the Greater Toronto Area, the program leverages its large academic network to provide innovative, competency-based medical education with strong research and clinical training opportunities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29505
Quota
28 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on progressive learning, professional development, personalized learning experiences, and fostering lifelong learning through coaching, mentorship, and continuous performance improvement.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area, with core rotations at fully affiliated hospitals and opportunities for elective experiences across various clinical settings.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Psychotherapy Training
Mental Health Research
Clinical Psychiatry
Subspecialty Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Clinician Scientist Program
  • Clinician Scholar Program
  • Indigenous Stream
  • Clinician-Researcher Track
  • Coaching and Mentorship Program
  • Wellness and Community Support
Program Strengths
  • Exceptionally broad training experience
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Commitment to learner wellness
  • Responsive leadership
  • Multiple research and scholarly opportunities
  • Comprehensive subspecialty training options
Patient Populations
Diverse urban patient populations
Mental health patients
Underserved communities
Indigenous populations
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities through Clinician Scientist and Clinician Scholar Programs, with protected research time, mentorship, and funding for conference travel.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CAMH - College Street Site
  • Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) hospitals
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital network
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Subspecialty training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Subspecialty training in Geriatric Psychiatry
Subspecialty training in Forensic Psychiatry
Areas of Focused Competence in Addiction Medicine
Potential Areas of Focused Competence in C-L Psychiatry and Sleep Disorders Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Electives consideration
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Psychiatry5 blocks
General Internal Medicine2 blocks
Cognitive Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Palliative Care1 block
Neurology1 block
Family Medicine or Pediatrics1 block
Half-day Outpatient Psychiatry Experience0.5 day per week
Academic Half-Day0.5 day per week
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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.