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Memorial University of Newfoundland – Pediatrics – St. John’s

Pediatrics

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Dr. Lisa Goodyear

Program Director

Blair Brush

Academic Program Administrator
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Program Highlights

  • Moderately-sized program
  • No subspecialty residents; therefore, giving our residents early transition to independence
  • Excellent faculty-to-resident ratio which facilitates individualized learning and enhanced opportunities for observation and feedback
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General Information

  • Our main training site is the Janeway Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, located in St. John’s, one of the oldest cities in North America
  • We have amazing access to outdoor activities from hiking and biking, to iceberg and whale watching
  • Newfoundland and Labrador is acknowledged for its hospitality and warm culture which we have fostered in our collegial resident and faculty community
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Salary Information

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for Memorial University of Newfoundland - Pediatrics - St. John's.
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Explore Location

View of the city in the St. John's harbour
St. John's
St. John’s, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada’s Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbour was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colourful row houses. Rich and colourful, rugged and refined, St. John’s is the creative capital, and the beating cultural heart of the province. Woven into our history and tradition is a new wave of art, architecture, music, and cuisine all waiting for you to discover.

Resident Experience

Claire Wallace
PGY-3
In your opinion, what are the highlights of your program?
Early independence in managing patients on call.Early exposure and independence in NICU, PICU, and running pediatric codes.Graduated autonomy for senior residents, including a junior attending role for PGY4 residents.Supportive, approachable, and very knowledgeable staff.Emphasis on resident wellness. The program is very supportive of resident wellness initiatives.Excellent high fidelity simulation program.Finally, the program is very receptive to resident feedback and new ideas. There have been a number of changes to our program in the last few years, including this year, that were driven by resident feedback and thoroughly supported by the program director, administrators, and staff.
Working with a great group of co-residents who quickly become your close friends.Getting to learn about all different areas of pediatrics and expand on our skills, with the guidance of extremely supportive, approachable, and knowledgeable staff.
It’s the best. We have a super close knit resident group. We’re very supportive of each other when it comes to covering call shifts, or just helping out with the day to day workload. We also spend tons of time together outside of work.We also have a great relationship with our staff. It’s not uncommon to text a staff a funny meme, or ask them to dress up for a lip sync video. Last year, there was even an elaborate Instagram joke led by our staff, where they stole our Elf on the Shelf.
I think we all do lots of things outside of residency. I like to run, hike, cross country and downhill ski, and spend time at my cabin. I do some of these activities with my co-residents, and some with friends and family outside of medicine. As a resident group, we try to get together once a month or so for a hike or dinner. My resident cohort of PGY3s also get together as often as we can on top of that, to hang out, go out for dinner, etc. There are definitely times when the demands of residency encroach on my personal life and extracurriculars, but overall I lead a balanced life.
I have found our program to be extremely supportive of resident wellness. The staff support us by covering call for both our annual pediatrics resident retreat, and our annual resident wellness day. We also receive funding for wellness challenge prizes, a new initiative this year, and for ice cream rounds debrief sessions, which we do every 3-4 months, based on resident need. The program also organizes several social activities for staff and residents throughout the year. Recent activities include go-karting, paint night, a BBQ and scavenger hunt, pizza night, and a Halloween party.
I’m really looking forward to my PGY4 year where I will be able to tailor my rotations to meet my learning needs, solidify my pediatrics knowledge, and take on a more senior role, as a junior attending in transition to becoming a staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our residents have great success obtaining the fellowships of their choice. We offer a solid four year program that is a great foundation for fellowship. On average, half of our residents go on to sub-specialty training each year.

We use a traditional model for call as opposed to a night-float system. Call frequency is approximately 1 in 4 with graded call, which enables residents in their senior years to do less than those in their junior years.

The people, but also the opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing and boating.