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Dr. Vikram Karnik, Asst. PD Dr. Megan Yaraskavitch

Program Director

Christopher Smith

Program Administrator
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Upcoming Events From
University of Calgary
24
Sep
08:00  
MST  
— Meet & Greet
University of Calgary Emergency Medicine - Meet the PDs
01
Oct
15:00  
MST  
— Meet & Greet
University of Calgary Emergency Medicine - Meet the PDs
14
Oct
19:00  
MDT  
— Information Session, Meet & Greet, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A
UofC Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Info Night
20
Oct
18:00  
MDT  
— Meet & Greet
Rural Family Medicine Meet & Greet - Part 1
21
Oct
17:00  
MDT  
— Information Session, Meet & Greet, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A
University of Calgary Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery CaRMS Info Night
02
Nov
18:00  
MDT  
— Information Session, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A, Resident Panel
University of Calgary Dermatology Residency Program CaRMs Information Session 
03
Nov
18:30  
MST  
— Information Session
Calgary Vascular Surgery Program Information Night
05
Nov
08:00  
MST  
— Meet & Greet
University of Calgary Emergency Medicine - Meet the PDs

Program Highlights

  • The University of Calgary Adult Neurology Residency Program offers five years of comprehensive training in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Serving a large, diverse population, the program exposes residents to a broad spectrum of prevalent, complex, and uncommon neurological conditions across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and critical-care settings.
  • Our passion for neurosciences is palpable, drawing residents into a culture of academic rigor and exceptional teaching. Our program offers an approximate 2:1 faculty-to-resident ratio, allowing for individualized teaching, close mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to work alongside faculty across a wide range of neurological subspecialties.
  • Our program serves a vibrant, forward-thinking city where pioneering spirit meets breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled near the majestic Rocky Mountains, this historic hub offers unparalleled outdoor adventures and a thriving urban landscape. We’re proud to call Calgary home — a place that truly elevates life!
  • Our academic half-days are primarily faculty-led, with core clinical neurology topics explored through structured, multiweek teaching series. During the summer months, residents lead sessions focused on foundational concepts in neurology and neuroanatomy, providing valuable opportunities to develop their teaching and presentation skills.
  • We have multiple formal weekly academic teaching sessions that cover a broad range of topics such as clinical neurology, neuroradiology, and Stroke neurology.
  • Residents are supported in attending academic meetings relevant to neurology and their professional development. Each resident is granted up to 7 working days per year for conference attendance. The Department of Clinical Neurosciences contributes up to $2,500 annually toward travel costs, and additional support is available through the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine when residents are presenting as first authors. Other funding sources may also be available to support resident travel.
  • Neurology residents have the option to enter a MSc or PhD program funded by the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) Resident Scientist Program or the Clinician Investigator Residency Program. The leave is normally taken at the end of the PGY3 or PGY4 year. Salary is pegged at the PGY level of the resident. Details can be found here and here.
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General Information

The University of Calgary Neurology Residency Training Program (NRPC) is dedicated to educate residents in neurology. Upon completion of training in neurology, a resident is expected to be an expert in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of patients with diseases of the nervous system; and to integrate all of the CanMEDS roles (medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, health advocate, scholar, and professional) to provide optimal, ethical, and patient centred medical care.

The program will facilitate learning through an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that fosters active communication between residents and faculty.

We emphasise the pursuit of excellence in clinical and academic neurology and instil intellectual curiosity of the discipline for the academic leaders of tomorrow. We strive to create a level of excitement that will stimulate our residents to seek further education and pursue careers in academic and community neurology. Our program aims to serve both the present and future requirements of our patients, communities, and discipline.

More information can be found here.

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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 University of Calgary - Neurology - Calgary.
Alberta
Pay Level 1
$68,789
Pay Level 2
$75,636
Pay Level 3
$81,659
Pay Level 4
$88,007
Pay Level 5
$94,552
Pay Level 6
$100,382
Pay Level 7
$107,935
Pay Level 8
$113,000
Educational Leave
14 days paid leave
Annual Vacation
4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends
Weekday in-house – $159.49
Weekend in-house / holiday – $243.09
Weekday home call – $72.81
Weekend home call / holiday – $96.61
Frequency of Calls
In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.
Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call
**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Practice Stipend
$1,500
Extended Health Insurance
75% premium paid $1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Provincial Dues (% of salary)
.95%
Dental Plan
75% premium paid
CMPA Dues Paid
$1,500
Life Insurance
100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved)
100% paid
Long-Term Disability Insurance
100% paid for 75% gross income
Statutory Holidays
Paid days. Additional days off are given if resident works the day before and part of a named holiday.
Parental Leave
2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits; 52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave
Sick leave
Up to 3 months or to end contract paid leave, whichever occurs first
Maternity Leave
18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)

Updated September 2024

Resident Physicians shall advance to the next pay level upon completion of twelve (12) months of service at each level. (PARA Agreement – Article 35)

*Terms of Agreement January 2022 – June 2024
https://www.para-ab.ca/agreement/

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Explore Location

Aerial view of Calgary walking bridge
Calgary
Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the Calgary Stampede, its massive July rodeo and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.