The general residency program is for five years. The psychiatry residency training program is designed to provide education, training and expertise in the required CanMeds roles in psychiatry as outlined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in order to prepare residents for their fellowship examinations and subsequent careers as psychiatrists.

There are also opportunities for longitudinal experiences in research, medical education, and administrative psychiatry for residents who have an interest in pursuing these roles.