St. John's - Diagnostic Radiology
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCMG stream
At a glance
- Approx. quota
- 6
- Length
- 5
- Applications per year
- 51–200
- Offered interviews
- 51–75%
CMG stream · open to Canadian medical graduates
Interviews
2 dates, 1–2 Feb 2027
St. John's, 5 teaching sites · 4 rural weeks
What stands out about this program
No radiology fellows, so residents directly perform or closely assist on all procedural cases.
From “Program highlights” on the CaRMS page
All PGY1 residents get access to the RSNA Imaging AI Foundational Certificate Course.
From “Program highlights” on the CaRMS page
Uses Diagnostic SIMaging simulation labs covering procedures, interpretation, communication and rare emergencies.
From “Program highlights” on the CaRMS page
- Memorial University's five-year diagnostic radiology residency trains residents at hospitals in St. John's.
- Required rotations include a four-week rural radiology rotation, most often in Corner Brook, and a four-week AIRP course.
- Each resident must complete one research project, and the program has no radiology fellows.
What training looks like
- Setting
- Academic / tertiary hospital
- Regional community
- Rural exposure
- Required rural rotation (4 weeks)
- Focus areas
- Small program
- Procedural emphasis
- Early independence
- Research
- Required · research project · protected time
- Training language
- English
- Getting around
- Travel is reimbursed
By year
Not stated on CaRMS page
Other rotations
- Adult Emergency Medicine (Transition to Discipline · One Block)
- General Surgery (Transition to Discipline · One Block)
- Internal Medicine: Inpatient Ward (Transition to Discipline · One Block)
- Pediatrics Ward and/or Emergency Medicine (Transition to Discipline · One Block)
- Radiology (Transition to Discipline · One Block)
- Critical Care Medicine (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Medical Oncology (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Radiation Oncology (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Neurology (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Neurosurgery (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Pathology (Transition to Discipline · One Block maximum)
- Other surgical specialty (Transition to Discipline · Two Block maximum)
- Other medical subspecialty (Transition to Discipline · Two Block maximum)
- Diagnostic Techniques (Foundations · One Block)
- Emergency Medicine (Foundations · One Block minimum)
- Body (Abdom/Pelvis) CT (Foundations · One Block minimum)
- Chest (Foundations · One Block)
- MSK (Foundations · One Block)
- Neuro CT (Foundations · One Block minimum)
- Ultrasound (Foundations · One Block minimum)
- BODY: Abdomen and pelvis (Core 1 · 3 Blocks)
- Emergency Medicine (Core 1 · 1 Block)
- Breast Imaging (Core 1 · 2 Blocks)
- Cardiothoracic (Core 1 · 3 Blocks)
- MSK (Core 1 · 2 Blocks)
- Neuro (Core 1 · 3 Blocks)
- Nuclear Medicine (Core 1 · 1 Block)
- Obstetrics/Gynecology Ultrasound (Core 1 · 1 Block)
- Pediatrics (Core 1 · 2 Blocks)
- Ultrasound (Core 1 · 2 Blocks)
- Interventional Radiology (Core 1 · 2 Blocks)
- Elective 1 (Core 1 · 1 Block Optional*)
- BODY: Abdomen and pelvis (Core 2 · 3 Blocks)
- Breast Imaging (Core 2 · 2 Blocks)
- Cardiothoracic (Core 2 · 2 Blocks)
- Community (Core 2 · 1 Block)
- MSK (Core 2 · 3 Blocks)
- Neurology (Core 2 · 3 Blocks)
- Nuclear Medicine (Core 2 · 1 Block)
- Obstetrics/Gynecology Ultrasound (Core 2 · 1 Block)
- Pediatrics (Core 2 · 2 Blocks)
- Interventional Radiology (Core 2 · 1 Blocks)
- AIRP (Core 2 · 1 Block)
- Elective 1 (Core 2 · 1 Block Optional*)
- Elective 2 (Core 2 · 1 Block)
- Junior Staff* (Transition to Practice · 6)
Where you train
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: 5 teaching sites; 4 rural weeks.
- Health Sciences Centre
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
- Ambulatory Health Hub
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Corner Brook · rural or distributed site)
Record systems at the listed sites: CorCare at 3 of 5; no published record for 2.
Hospital facts
What official sources say for hospitals named above, each with its source and the date we read it. 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
Hospital size and activity: 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
- Other file component(s)
- Return of service
- Not required · CMGs only
Interviews and info sessions
- Interview dates (2027 match)
- 1 and 2 Feb 2027
- Format
- Virtual
- Traditional (one on one/two on one)
- MMI or rotating station
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.
1 Diagnostic Radiology info session 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 | 6 | 5 years | 2 dates, 1–2 Feb 2027 |
|
2026 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 4 | 5 years | 2 dates, 26–27 Jan 2026 |
The 2026 page of the CMG stream: our summary of its CaRMS description
- Memorial University's Diagnostic Radiology residency offers a comprehensive 5-year training program in St. John's, Newfoundland.
- The program provides extensive hands-on experience across various radiology subspecialties, with a small program size ensuring close supervision and abundant clinical exposure.
- Research
- Residents must complete at least one research project, with support from a dedicated research director and research assistant. Projects aim for publication and conference presentation.
- Training setting
- Training occurs across three hospitals in St. John's: Health Sciences Centre, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, and Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, providing diverse clinical experiences.
- Teaching approach
- Competence-based medical education focusing on progressive skill development, with progression based on demonstrated competencies rather than time-based milestones.
- Enhanced skills
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- What the program looked at
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- CV/Résumé
- Reference letters
- Casper test
- Interview performance
Contacts and links
- Program director
Dr. Mark Hayward
- 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.
Diagnostic Radiology elsewhere
Nearest to St. John's
- Bilingual
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