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Developmental Pediatrics Residency Program
Welcome to the Developmental Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Alberta.
First in Canada
The University of Alberta Developmental Pediatrics Program was the first of its kind in Canada.
Teaching facilities
The University of Alberta Developmental Pediatrics Program has one of the largest teaching faculties in all of Canada.
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the few free-standing, tertiary level rehabilitation facility in Canada.
Interview/CaRMS Specific Information
Our program will be participating in the 2025 CaRMS match.
Upon receiving the application packages, all are reviewed and select candidates will be invited to interview. All 2025 match cycle interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
While we appreciate that this CaRMS matching process may be stressful, it is a valuable opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, as the best person-program fit is ultimately the goal.
Other events on interview day:
Lunch hour division rounds to meet staff and learn more about the program. Opportunities to meet with current residents and recent graduates.
Contact Us
Developmental Pediatrics Residency Program
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics,
University of Alberta
Dr. Sabrina Eliason
Program Director, Developmental Pediatrics
Medical Education Program Coordinator
Dr. Sabrina Eliason
Program Director
Welcome to Our Program
Our mission is to compassionately educate excellent developmental pediatricians and pediatric rehabilitation specialists—through personalized, comprehensive, and integrated learning opportunities—so that they may provide the highest quality of family-centered care and medical leadership to the communities they serve locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Developmental Pediatrics Subspecialty Residency Program at the University of Alberta is designed to meet the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The subspecialty residency program will prepare the resident for an independent career involving patient care, teaching, administration, and research. Within our division, there are research opportunities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), cerebral palsy, and complex pediatric outcomes, to name but a few.
Much of the program is centered at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, a tertiary development and rehabilitation site. We have an in-patient pediatric rehabilitation unit, neonatal follow up clinic, school assessment classrooms, clinical and research gait lab, and a world-class autism research center. We partner with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and other local sites for additional experiences.
Over the course of the program, subspecialty residents develop their e-portfolio. The e-portfolio is structured to prepare the resident for practice, with simulated billing, creation of personal learning plans and registration of learning (future MAINPORT credit reporting), and other activities akin to what academic clinicians collect for annual reporting. This is a valuable tool to document ongoing learning, and develop a repository of resources for future practice.
Graduating subspecialty residents from this program work across Canada, and graduating fellows work in many countries around the world.
Our Program
The Developmental Pediatrics Subspecialty Residency Program at the University of Alberta has been designed to meet, and at times exceed, the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. The subspecialty residency program will prepare the resident for an independent career involving patient care, teaching, administration, and research. Within our division, there are research opportunities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), cerebral palsy, and complex pediatric outcomes, to name but a few.
Program Highlights
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STOLLERY SCIENCE LAB DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER LONNIE ZWAIGENBAUM
Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researcher Lonnie Zwaigenbaum discusses his child health project. Zwaigenbaum's work is funded by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and its donors.
Learn more here
Residency at a Glance
This residency program is for 2 years. Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
This accredited training is a two-year subspecialty program, divided into 26 four-week blocks. The majority of rotations are completed at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. There are 15 blocks in core Developmental Pediatrics, with a minimum of four blocks of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and four blocks of Developmental/Behavioural services, divided between the first and second years. Core block opportunities exist in preschool and school-aged clinics, brain injury and orthopedic rehab, managing a diagnostic classroom, and running a longitudinal continuity clinic with direct supervision and mentoring. Opportunities to train through outreach clinics in remote locations occur throughout the program. Working closely with the various interprofessional clinicians during training ensures a rich understanding of medical teams and allows the trainee to deliver quality, team-based health care by the end of training.
In addition to the core rotations, one block each of Pediatric Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Genetics is required. Five blocks of elective time are available and can be arranged outside of the University of Alberta. All rotations are designed to meet the individual educational needs and interests of our trainees, in keeping with the standards set by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
As many Developmental Pediatricians work in academic environments, teaching and research are an essential component of our training program. A minimum of three equivalent blocks of research are required, including a faculty-wide PGME Research Methodology course and optional course-work in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Funding for trainee research is readily available, as is support from local cutting-edge researchers. There is a genuine focus on developing teaching skills throughout training, including numerous presentation opportunities--from grand rounds to medical student clinical skills and community events.
A sample of the schedule/rotations for each year follows: (most rotations are at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital)
8 weeks: Introduction to Rehabilitation and Developmental / Behavior
4 weeks: Preschool-aged Developmental / Behavior
4 weeks: School-aged Developmental / Behavior
8 weeks: Rehabilitation Junior
4 weeks: Research
4 weeks: Genetics
4 weeks: Child Psychiatry
8 weeks: Core Selective
4 weeks: Elective
4 weeks: Vacation
4 weeks: Preschool-aged Developmental / Behavior
4 weeks: School-aged Developmental / Behavior
4 weeks: Rehabilitation Senior
4 weeks: Rehabilitation Senior - Brain Injury
8 weeks: Research
4 weeks: Pediatric Neurology
8 weeks: Core Selective
12 weeks: Elective
4 weeks: Vacation
Teaching Hospitals
Much of the program is centered at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, a tertiary development and rehabilitation site. All required rotational sites are located within the greater Edmonton area.
Primary Site:
Secondary Sites:
- Stollery Children's Hospital
- East Edmonton Learning and Development Clinic
- Misericordia Community Hospital - Child Health Behaviour Clinic
- Optional travel clinics to more remote areas in Alberta
Resident Testimonials
We asked our residents what their highlights of the program are, and one piece of advice for applicants about the interview process. Here is what a few of them had to say:
What are the highlights of the program for you: Excellent clinical educators and varied training across physiatry and developmental/behavioural pediatrics. A wide variety of research opportunities with internationally recognized researchers.
What is one piece of advice that you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Dev peds programs all want you, so be clear on what YOU want from a program.
What are the highlights of the program for you: The heart of the program is at the Glenrose, where there is a strong history of developmental pediatrics, both in rehabilitation and in development. There are great clinicians in all disciplines that are accessible and enthusiastic to share their knowledge and experiences with residents in a truly multidisciplinary setting. There are many educational opportunities, with more journal clubs and rounds that you can possibly attend! The program is flexible and is tailored for the needs and interests of learners as there are so many learning opportunities. There is also a lot of learning opportunity as there are bridges with other specialties and many learning experiences for residents at U of A.
What is one piece of advice that you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Give yourself a chance to discover the different programs instead of stopping at preconceived ideas, then be yourself and aim for the best fit!