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Barrie or Newmarket - Family Medicine

University of TorontoBarrie or Newmarket, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
12 Positions
Official Page

The University of Toronto's Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) offers a comprehensive two-year Family Medicine residency program in the Barrie or Newmarket Stream. This program prepares residents to practice Family Medicine anywhere in the province, with a focus on providing high-quality comprehensive care through a competency-based curriculum and diverse clinical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30151
Quota
12 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A competency-based approach using the CanMEDS-FM framework, focusing on developing comprehensive generalists with skills and knowledge relevant to their context, with a staged development model linking competencies to various residency stages.

Training Setting

Two community hospital teaching sites in Barrie and Newmarket, providing a mix of primary, secondary, and some tertiary services, creating a rich family practice learning environment.

Focus Areas
Primary Care
Community Medicine
Rural Medicine
Urban Family Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Online Practice Profile Tool
  • Progress Testing (FM-MAP)
  • Field Notes Assessment
  • Six Month Progress Reviews
  • Virtual Care Competency Training (ViCCTR)
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
  • Teaching Practices Community/Rural Experience
  • Academic Project Requirement
  • Quality Improvement Curriculum
  • Academic Half Days
Program Strengths
  • Internationally recognized clinical and educational excellence
  • Comprehensive curriculum preparing physicians for diverse practice settings
  • Strong academic infrastructure
  • Flexible learning opportunities
  • Accredited by College of Family Physicians of Canada
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Community-based populations
Diverse patient groups
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete an academic project by the end of their second year, which can include research, educational material development, audits, or critical reviews.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
  • Southlake Regional Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Community Hospital
Academic Medical Center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Anesthesia
Low-Risk Obstetrics
Women's Health
Care of the Elderly
Sports Medicine
Academic Fellowship Programs
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC (Family Medicine Professional Choices Assessment)
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal Letter
  • Reference Letters
  • Interview Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$79,670

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Foundations of Family Medicine1 month

PGY-2 Rotations

Teaching Practices Community/Rural Family Medicine8 weeks
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.