An initiative of
Dr. Shelly Weiss
Program Director
Annalisa Khan
The Division of Neurology is committed to training the doctors of tomorrow in a community that is representative of our diversity of experience, so as to achieve our vision of ‘Healthier Children. A Better World.’
The major foci of the clinical activities of the Division of Neurology at The Hospital for Sick Children are epilepsy, stroke, headache, neurometabolic disorders, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuroinflammatory disorders, and neonatal neurology.
The Division has a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited training program in Paediatric Neurology as well as fellowship training programs in epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, neuroinflammatory disorders, neonatal neurology, and neurocritical care.
The Division, in conjunction with the Program in Neuroscience and Mental Health and the Centre for Brain and Mental Health, supports active clinical and basic science research programs in epilepsy, neurophysiology, stroke, dyslexia, autism, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, neuromuscular disorders, neuroinflammatory disorders, neurometabolic disorders, movement disorders and neonatal neurology.
The Division currently comprises 15 full-time physicians, 7 part-time physicians, and 12 scientific staff.
This residency program is for 3 years.
Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
The Paediatric Neurology program has implemented a Competency by Design based curriculum that employs frequent work-based assessments, coaching and feedback to encourage development of each of the CanMEDS competencies throughout the following training experiences.
The three years of neurology training are designed to meet the requirements for RCPSC certification in paediatric neurology for qualified candidates. This training will consist of rotations in ambulatory and inpatient paediatric neurology services, as well as rotations in epilepsy, electroencephalography, critical care, neuromuscular disorders, developmental paediatrics, neonatal neurology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, stroke, neuroinflammatory disorders and additional rotations in inpatient and ambulatory adult neurology. Ample selective experiences are available in disciplines such as headache, neuro-ophthalmology, neurogenetics, neurometabolics, and movement disorders. Residents are encouraged to explore elective experiences outside of Toronto, including in global health. Residents follow their own patients longitudinally in a weekly continuity clinic in general paediatric neurology.
Research
Trainees pursue research projects throughout their training, which is supported by protected time, formal research mentorship and an annual research skills course. Trainees present their work at our annual Prichard research day, at which they have an opportunity to interact closely with a renowned visiting professor.
Educational Program
All trainees benefit from an extensive curriculum in paediatric neurology with dedicated teaching rounds on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. A weekly academic half day in the principles of neurology is organized in conjunction with the adult neurology training program at the University of Toronto.
