麻豆视频

Emergency Medicine

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Virtual Information Sessions: The 麻豆视频 Emergency Medicine Program invites you to attend one of our upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more about the program and have any questions that you may have answered. The info sessions will be approximately 45-60 minutes and will be held on the following dates: 
 

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET 鈥�
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET 鈥�
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET 鈥�

Program Information

The 麻豆视频 School of Medicine's Emergency Medicine Residency Program received accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in October of 2024.

麻豆视频鈥檚 Emergency Medicine residency program cultivates exceptional physicians who not only deliver compassionate patient care, but who are leaders and changemakers. In addition to becoming excellent clinicians, residents will develop their academic skills, integrate emerging technologies to advance patient care, and help to move Emergency Medicine forward through innovative research, scholarly work and professional development. Residents will also be supported in developing subspecialty interests with targeted mentorship and guidance.

Faculty:
School of Medicine

Program Format:
Full Time: 5 years

Program Director:
Dr. Jennifer Chu

Board Eligibility:
Emergency Medicine RCPSC

Accreditation:
RCPSC (October 2024)

Application Deadline:
November 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET

Contact Us:
pgme.em@torontomu.ca

  • Unparalleled experience in high-volume emergency departments, including extensive pediatric exposure
  • Opportunities to enhance competence in resuscitation and other critical procedures via state-of-the-art simulation facilities
  • Insight into continuum of care through incorporation of longitudinal family medicine curriculum
  • Unique Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Non-Clinical (LEARN) Time program enables residents to tailor their learning experiences and launch their careers

Sample Rotation Schedule

Transition to Emergency Medicine

  • 12 weeks: Emergency Medicine

Foundations of Emergency Medicine

  • 4 weeks: Internal Medicine Clinical Teaching Unit
  • 4 weeks: Dermatology/Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT
  • 4 weeks: Anesthesia
  • 4 weeks: Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Point-of-Care Ultrasound/Emergency Medicine
  • 8 weeks: Emergency Medicine with Longitudinal Family Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Pediatric Clinical Teaching Unit
  • 4 weeks: Goal-Directed Experience (Elective)

Core of Emergency Medicine

  • 80 weeks: Emergency Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Neurology
  • 4 weeks: Emergency Psychiatry
  • 4 weeks: General Surgery
  • 4 weeks: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • 4 weeks: Addiction Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Community Emergency Medicine
  • 4 weeks: Trauma
  • 8 weeks: Cardiology (Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit)
  • 8 weeks: Intensive Care
  • 4 weeks: Anesthesia (Pediatric and Adult)
  • 4 weeks): Prehospital Care
  • 4 weeks: Toxicology
  • 16 weeks: Goal-Directed Experiences (Electives)

Transition to Practice

  • 8 weeks: Emergency Medicine
  • 44 weeks: Advanced Area of Learning (with longitudinal Emergency Medicine)

Foundational Curriculum

Our comprehensive, competency-based Foundational Curriculum covers diverse areas including equity, diversity and inclusion in medical care, research strategies, communication skills and patient safety. Our unique LEARN Time program also offers individualized time, space and resources for residents to focus on areas of specialized interest.

Residents who complete 麻豆视频鈥檚 Emergency Medicine program will be eligible to complete the Royal College examination in Emergency Medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Canadian, United States, or international medical students or graduates who have obtained, or are in the process of obtaining, a medical degree from an acceptable medical school by July 1 of the match year.

Candidates must meet both the CaRMS R-1 Main Residency Match and the in order to apply.

Program-specific application requirements, including personal letters and reference documents, are outlined in the program descriptions linked in the 鈥淗ow to Apply鈥� section of this page.  

Citizenship

Candidates must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons (convention refugees) under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act at the time of application, with the exception of Citizens of Indigenous nations, where Treaties allow individuals to work and train across the USA-Canada border, are eligible to undergo postgraduate medical training in Canada. 

Transfers or Re-Entry

  • All Candidates that have previous postgraduate training in the United States or Canada which would be creditable for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians of Canada certification are not eligible for the first iteration of the R-1 match. can be found on the Association of Faculties of Medicine (AFMC) website.
  • Physicians in practice in Canada or the United States are not eligible for the R-1 match in Ontario. Physicians who have been in full-time practice in Canada for a minimum of 12 consecutive months who are interested in residency training at 麻豆视频 may apply through the Ontario Ministry of Health鈥檚.

Residents will train at four sites with whom 麻豆视频 has clinical affiliations. These sites operate high-volume, high-acuity emergency departments serving diverse communities.

includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health & Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital. Brampton Civic operates a cardiac catheterization lab and has some of the largest pediatric emergency department volumes in Canada, while Peel Memorial maximizes opportunities for minor procedures, casting and orthopedics.

includes Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital and Queensway Health Centre. Trillium is a dedicated neurosurgery centre.

operates an acute and complex care facility. Headwaters offers opportunities for residents to gain experience working in a more rural setting. 

includes Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. All three hospitals operate 24/7 emergency departments.

Additional major training sites may be added for core program rotations.

How to Apply

 Applications to the Emergency Medicine Program must be submitted through the Canadian Resident Matching Service  by the application deadline in order to be considered.

  • Visit our program description pages for detailed application requirements and to apply. 
  • Please refer to the for important dates and deadlines.
  • Note: All applicants will receive a notification on the 鈥淚nterview Offer Status鈥� page in their CaRMS Online account indicating whether they have been selected for an interview. 麻豆视频 will also send email invitations directly to applicants who are selected for an interview. 

Program descriptions for Canadian Medical Graduates (CMGs) and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are linked below.