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Toronto - Urology

University of TorontoToronto, Ontario
Urology
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto Urology Residency is a comprehensive 5-year training program that provides immersive clinical and research exposure across all urology sub-specialty areas. Trainees work alongside internationally recognized faculty and have opportunities for academic career development, including the option to enroll in the Surgical Scientist Training Program.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29174
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and alignment with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons' Competence by Design framework.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Toronto, with training across multiple major hospitals including teaching hospitals, cancer centers, and community sites.

Focus Areas
Renal transplantation
Uro-oncology
Urinary stone disease and endourology
Male infertility
Pediatric urology
Neuro-urology
GU trauma
Men's health and andrology
Sexual health
Reconstructive urology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
  • Surgical Foundations program
  • Mandatory academic half-day each Friday
  • Surgical skills lab training
  • Principles of Surgery lecture series
  • Opportunity to join Surgical Scientist Training Program
  • Inter-hospital rounds
  • Resident research rounds
  • Journal Clubs
  • Guest lectures
  • Visiting professors program
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive sub-specialty exposure
  • Internationally recognized faculty
  • Strong academic research opportunities
  • Multiple training hospital sites
  • Flexible academic career pathways
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult urology patients
Oncology patients
Transplant patients
Trauma patients
Infertility patients
Research Opportunities

Trainees can enroll in the Surgical Scientist Training Program and have extensive research exposure across sub-specialty areas.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University Health Network
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Michael's Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Trillium Health (Credit Valley Hospital)
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Cancer center
Enhanced Skills Training
Surgical Scientist Training Program
Academic career development
Research opportunities
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Academic projects
  • Leadership roles
  • Elective performance
  • Examinations
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • 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

Surgical Foundations1 yearVarious teaching hospitals
General Surgery
Trauma/ICU
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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.