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Toronto - Urology
The University of Toronto Urology Residency training program is a comprehensive, immersive 5-year program offering clinical and research exposure to all sub-specialty areas within urology. Trainees work alongside internationally recognized faculty and have opportunities for academic career development, including the option to enroll in the Surgical Scientist Training Program.
- Program ID
- 29250
- Quota
- 4 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) aligned with Royal College's Competency By Design (CBD) mandate, focusing on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and comprehensive surgical training.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, including multiple teaching hospitals with diverse clinical settings and subspecialty programs.
- Mandatory academic half-day each Friday
- Surgical skills lab training
- Principles of Surgery lecture series
- Surgical Foundations program
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
- Surgical Scientist Training Program (SSTP) option
- Inter-hospital rounds
- Journal Clubs
- Guest lectures
- Visiting professors
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- Internationally recognized faculty
- Strong academic research opportunities
- Multiple teaching hospital sites
- Flexible academic career pathways
Trainees can enroll in the Surgical Scientist Training Program (SSTP) and have opportunities to engage in research across various urology subspecialties.
- University Health Network
- Hospital for Sick Children
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- St. Michael's Hospital
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Trillium Health (Credit Valley Hospital)
Interview Dates
- February 7, 2026
- February 8, 2026
- CV review
- Elective performance
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.