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Dr. Amelie Stritzke

Program Director

Rachel Chow

Program Administrator
Application Details

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International Medical Graduates

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events
20
Nov
18:30  
MST  
— Information Session
UCalgary CaRMS Info Session - Pediatric Residency Program
27
Nov
18:30  
MST  
— Information Session
UCalgary CaRMS Info Session - Pediatric Residency Program
Upcoming Events From
University of Calgary
05
Nov
18:00  
MST  
— Information Session
CaRMS Information Session - University of Calgary Internal Medicine
06
Nov
17:00  
MST  
— Information Session
University of Calgary Otolaryngology - Head and neck Surgery info session
07
Nov
18:30  
MST  
— Meet & Greet
University of Calgary General Surgery CaRMS Meet and Greet
07
Nov
15:00  
MST  
— Program Director or Assistant Program Director
University of Calgary Emergency Medicine - Meet the PDs
12
Nov
18:00  
MST  
— Information Session
CaRMS Information Session - University of Calgary Internal Medicine
12
Nov
18:00  
MST  
— Meet & Greet
University of Calgary Ophthalmology: Meet the Program!
15
Nov
17:00  
MST  
— Program Director or Assistant Program Director
Meet&Greet Program Director, Anesthesiology, University of Calgary
19
Nov
12:00  
MDT  
— Information Session, Open House, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A, Resident Panel
University of Calgary, Radiation Oncology Open House

Program Highlights

Special features of our program

RTC VISION: Excellent pediatricians in any setting

RTC MISSION: We aim to do this by fostering outstanding learning experiences, supportive teacher-learner relationships, innovation and diversity

 

Human Patient Simulation Programs

We currently have a very robust simulation program with dedicated simulation facilities and a world-renowned KidSIM program that offers simulation based learning and courses for all levels of learners. Simulation is integrated into resident education in the form of mock codes during ward rotations, Just-in-Time simulations on the CTU, PICU-focused scenarios during the PICU rotations, ER focused scenarios during the emergency rotation, specific sessions held annually for each resident training year to learn crisis resource management skills and sessions built into academic half day as well.

 

Out-of-town Regional/Small urban experiences

Many outlying centres in Alberta welcome residents and all residents must participate in at least one regional training site rotation during the R3 year. These include Regional Hospitals in the Province, both urban and rural. Electives in other regional or rural jurisdictions are encouraged as long as they meet the learning objectives for Royal College certification.

 

Resident Retreats & Resident Well-Being

Two retreats are held annually, one in the city in the Fall and the other outside of the city in the Spring. The fall retreat is usually focused on advocacy and community service while the Spring retreat is focussed on team building and resident wellness. These retreats provide a break from the rigors of residency while providing education. The retreats are considered mandatory events and residents are protected from their usual clinical and administrative duties during this time. We also have an active Resident Wellness Committee that puts together additional events throughout the year.

 

Formative Exams: OSCEs, Hx and PE, ABP and CPPD exams

There are several formative exams during each of the residency years to support clinical learning and preparation for the Royal College Certifying examinations. OSCEs are held twice a year, two observed Hx and PE per year, American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) exam in the fall and the Canadian Pediatric Program Directors (CPPD) exams in the fall the spring each year.

 

Longitudinal Clinic

Starting in the PGY2 year all residents are paired with a community pediatrician for a continuity clinic. The resident will attend a monthly half day clinic where he/she will see new consultations and provide ongoing follow up for these patients. The resident will continue with this clinic through to at least the end of the PGY3 year for all residents, and extend this to the PGY4 year for those residents planning a career in community clinics. This clinic allows residents to develop longer term relationships with both patients and their preceptor, giving a better idea of the nature of a community based practice.

 

Research Block

In the PGY-1 year there is a dedicated research block designed to provide the foundation for scholarly projects in terms of research methodology. Each resident will also be assigned to a Scholarly Oversight Committee, which is meant to support residents in designing feasible projects of interest to the trainees, identifying preceptors/supervisors, monitoring progress and assist in achieving the goal of a completed scholarly project during their training.

 

Fourth Year Streams

In the PGY-4 year residents can pick from one of 3 streams: hospitalist, urban or small urban/regional. These streams are designed to give fourth year residents a tailored experience that best fits with their individual learning needs and ultimate career goals.

 

Social Pediatrics

All residents complete a social pediatrics rotation, during which residents are attending child abuse consultations and reviews, home assessments and follow-ups, school assessments, refugee clinic and outreach to first nations communities, among other opportunities. Residents must complete a written reflection at the conclusion of this block.

 

Global Child Health- MUST Pediatric Education Partnership

We offer an elective experience for residents interested in education and global child health to the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Mbarara, Uganda. Residents are paired with a local U of C faculty member who will be on-site during their elective experince. Residents will work with their faculty preceptor to prepare and deliver subspecialty teaching modules to Ugandan students and residents. A simulation-based pre-departure course is mandatory for all residents participationg in global child health experiences.

 

Mentorship Groups

All residents participate in a mentorship group that is led by a faculty member and includes residents from various years in the program. These groups meet as best suits the needs and desires of each particular group. Mentorship groups allow for near-peer and faculty led mentoring in an informal, small group and collegial atmosphere.

 

Procedural Skills Course

In 2016-17, we implemented a Procedural Skills Curriculum that is scheduled as a regular component of our Academic Half-day (once every 4 weeks). Residents are provided with learning resources (handouts, videos, etc) ahead of time describing the techniques of the procedures to be practiced, and during the session preceptors facilitate the using task trainer to develop their skills. The procedures are grouped into 3 separate sessions: IV/LP/etc, airway management (LMA, OPA, BMV, intubation), tubes (tracheostomy tube management, g-tube, bladder catheterization, etc) which rotate through the half-day sessions. There is an NRP station at each session as well for ongoing skill development/maintenance in this key area. Our goal is for residents to develop greater confidence and sense of self-efficacy with these skills, with the intent that this will then translate into more clinical procedural skills exposure as well.

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General Information

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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 - Pediatrics - Calgary.
Alberta
Pay Level 1
$58,934
Pay Level 2
$65,232
Pay Level 3
$70,259
Pay Level 4
$75,291
Pay Level 5
$81,584
Pay Level 6
$86,615
Pay Level 7
$93,577
Pay Level 8
$101,114
Educational Leave
14 days paid leave
Annual Vacation
4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends
Weekday in-house – $118.02
Weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72
Weekday home call – $59.01
Weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
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

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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.

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