St. John's - Anesthesiology
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCMG stream
At a glance
- Approx. quota
- 5
- Length
- 5
- Applications per year
- 51–200
- Offered interviews
- 51–75%
CMG stream · open to Canadian medical graduates
Interviews
Not stated on CaRMS page
St. John's, 10 teaching sites
What stands out about this program
Weekly 'ABC Rounds' (Airway, Breathing, Coffee) for small-group case discussion.
From “Program curriculum” on the CaRMS page
Annual fall wellness retreat held at venues across Newfoundland and Labrador.
From “Program highlights” on the CaRMS page
- Memorial University offers a five-year anesthesia residency structured on the Royal College Competency by Design model.
- Metro training sites include the Health Sciences Centre, Janeway Children's and Women’s Health Centre and St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, with regional sites in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and PEI.
- Residents complete research projects begun in first year, with dedicated research time.
What training looks like
- Setting
- Academic / tertiary hospital
- Rural exposure
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- Focus areas
- Small program
- Early independence
- Research
- Required · research project · protected time
By year
Not stated on CaRMS page
Where you train
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: 10 teaching sites.
- Health Sciences Centre
- Janeway Children's and Women’s Health Centre
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Carbonear General Hospital (Carbonear · rural or distributed site)
- Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre (Grand Falls-Windsor · rural or distributed site)
- James Paton Memorial Hospital (Gander · rural or distributed site)
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Corner Brook · rural or distributed site)
- Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (Fredericton · rural or distributed site)
- Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John · rural or distributed site)
- PEI Regional Hospitals (rural or distributed site)
Record systems at the listed sites: CorCare at 6 of 10; no published record for 4.
Hospital facts
Public figures for hospitals named above, each with its source and reference period. They describe the hospital, not the program. We match names to the sources by name, so check each source before you rely on it.
- Clinical record
- CorCare, fully electronic record since Apr 2026
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
- Inpatient beds
- 314
Saint John Regional Hospital
- Inpatient beds
- 445
For the other sites: Newfoundland and Labrador doesn't publish this as open data.
About St. John's
People
110,525residents, 2021 Census
Housing
2.1%rental vacancy rate
Winter and summer
−3.6 °CJanuary mean16.5 °CJuly mean
Job outlook
Very goodfor the specialty here, 2025–2027
How they choose
- Application file components
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular
- Leadership skills
- MSPRs
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
- Return of service
- Not required · CMGs only
Interviews and info sessions
- Interview dates (2027 match)
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- Format
- Virtual
- Traditional (one on one/two on one)
Info sessions
None listed on the program’s CaRMS page (opens in a new tab) (read 20 Oct 2026) or on CANPREPP’s events calendar (read 24 Oct 2026). Programs add sessions through the fall.
11 Anesthesiology info sessions at other programsAll info sessions
Pay and call
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $69,175 / year |
| PGY-2 | $74,779 / year |
| PGY-3 | $79,848 / year |
| PGY-4 | $85,137 / year |
| PGY-5 | $90,868 / year |
Call
- Call (provincial max)
- 1 day in 4 in-house, on average
- Post-call rule (provincial)
- May be relieved at 10:00 on the next regular work day, after handover, when call involved continuous or intensive care
- Max continuous duty (provincial)
- No new responsibilities after the 24th hour of duty, apart from handover
Benefits
- Additional optional benefits
- 100% employee paid
- Annual vacation
- 4 weeks/year
- CMPA dues
- 100% reimbursement
- Conference leave
- 7 days/pd
- Extended health insurance
- Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Up to One year
- Meal allowance
- $105 per month
- Parking fees
- $5/year
- Provincial health insurance
- Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
- Resident Student
- Full-time status
- Sick leave
- 1 day per month
- Statutory holidays
- 1-1/2 x pay or paid day off
Past matches
No repeated vacancies in CaRMS’s lists of open positions, 2019–2026.
What this means
- A position can go unfilled because of where the site is, because it is open to IMGs only or to another restricted stream, or because the quota changed late.
- It says nothing about the quality of the training or how heavy the workload is.
- A site’s numbers are shown when it had positions open after round 1 in at least 2 of 8 years or at least 3 in one year.
Year by year
2027 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 5 | 5 years |
|
2026 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 4 | 5 years | 2 dates, 5–6 Feb 2026 |
The 2026 page of the CMG stream: our summary of its CaRMS description
- The Memorial University Anesthesiology Residency Program is a close-knit, community-focused training program known for strong clinical foundations, early hands-on experience, and comprehensive simulation-based education.
- The program offers a five-year training experience tailored to support each resident's unique career goals, with faculty located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick.
- The program is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and follows the Competency by Design (CBD) model.
- Research
- Residents are encouraged to participate in research, with support for project development, conference presentations, and potential funding for travel and registration to major North American meetings.
- Training setting
- Training occurs across multiple urban and regional sites in Newfoundland and Labrador, including tertiary care centers in St. John's and regional hospitals throughout the province, as well as select sites in New Brunswick.
- Teaching approach
- The program follows a Competency by Design (CBD) model with progressive learning stages, emphasizing early independence, strong clinical exposure, intensive simulation, and individualized learning through personal development plans and continuous feedback.
- Enhanced skills
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- What the program looked at
- Academic Record
- Reference Letters
- Interview Performance
- Personal Letter
- CV/Electives
- Research/Publications
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
Contacts and links
- Program director
Dr. Sonia Sampson
- Program office
Academic Program Administrator
Per CaRMS. Staff change during the cycle, so check the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab) before emailing.
Anesthesiology elsewhere
Nearest to St. John's
- Bilingual
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