PGY-5

During the last year of Psychiatry training in the Transition to Practice stage, residents are able to do electives in their area of interest in Psychiatry or pursue accredited subspecialty training in Child & Adolescent, Geriatric, Forensic, Neuropsychiatry or Addictions.   Residents are encouraged to modify elective time in order to optimize personal learning through the utilizing of diverse resources. U of C permits a maximum of six months of training outside of Calgary to pursue opportunities. Electives in research, psychotherapy, education, community/rural settings, neuropsychiatry as well as the traditional clinical experiences can be arranged.  A new TTP curriculum has been developed to support the needs and goals of a senior resident preparing for practice.  

As of Summer 2021, UofC Psychiatry is one of three programs in Canada recognized by UCNS for Neuropsychiatry subspecialty training.

Inter-provincial and international electives are possible.