How long would my dermatology residency in Canada take, and which universities offer it?
Dermatology training in Canada is a residency inside university hospitals, and the six programs listed run for 5 years: UBC, Toronto, McGill, Alberta, Dalhousie and Ottawa. Places are very limited at each program, so check each university's official residency page for current details.
In Canada you train as a dermatologist during residency inside university hospitals, so the best universities are those running residencies accredited by the Royal College. The six programs listed typically take 5 years each, though each runs a little differently.
Dermatology Residency Programs
| University | Residency length | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|
| University of British Columbia | 5 years | You join straight from medical school, and the province pays residents |
| University of Toronto | 5 years | Run by the Department of Medicine |
| McGill University | 5 years (R1 to R5) | Accredited by the Royal College and by Quebec's medical college |
| University of Alberta | 5 years | Takes 1 to 3 residents a year, with 3 full years on skin |
| Dalhousie University | 5 years | Takes only one resident every two years |
| University of Ottawa | 5 years | A small program at The Ottawa Hospital |
Why the List Is Short
Not every medical school trains dermatologists. Western University, for example, says on its own site that it has no dermatology program. That is why the list is short and why places are so hard to get.
My Advice
Because seats are so few, plan your medical school years around building a strong profile, and keep a backup specialty in mind. Intake numbers change, so check each university's official residency page for current details.
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