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Chatham-Kent - Family Medicine

Western UniversityChatham-Kent, Ontario
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Chatham-Kent Family Medicine program is a 2-year residency designed by community Family Physicians to train comprehensive Family Medicine practitioners. The curriculum combines rotation-based training in PGY1 and a horizontal curriculum in PGY2, allowing residents to experience comprehensive patient care while tailoring their education to their interests and needs.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30139
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Patient-centered, comprehensive training that develops exemplary family physicians through flexible programs meeting both personal trainee goals and accreditation standards. Trainees are evaluated through multi-method strategies including regular clinical performance reviews and direct observations.

Training Setting

Community hospital setting in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, with a 300-bed community hospital and a community hospice. Residents work across multiple clinical environments including hospital medicine, emergency department, and continuing care.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Community Hospital Medicine
Intrapartum Obstetrical Care
Emergency Department Coverage
Continuing Care
Special Features
  • Hybrid curriculum design
  • Residents expected to live in Chatham-Kent
  • Opportunity to tailor educational experiences
  • Longitudinal electives
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong community-based medical education
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Patient-centered care focus
Patient Populations
Hospital Medicine Patients
Rehabilitation Patients
Continuing Care Patients
Obstetric Patients
Emergency Department Patients
Hospice Patients
Teaching Hospitals
  • Chatham-Kent Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Rural/community setting
Enhanced Skills Training
Enhanced Skills Programs (details available on website)
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC Assessment
  • NAC Examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Clinical Experience
  • Leadership Skills
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

Rotation-based curriculumFull yearChatham-Kent

PGY-2 Rotations

Horizontal curriculumFull yearChatham-Kent
Longitudinal electivesVariesChatham-Kent
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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.