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Greater Toronto Area - Family Medicine
The University of Toronto's Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) offers a comprehensive Family Medicine residency program recognized internationally for clinical and educational excellence. The program aims to prepare residents to practice Family Medicine anywhere in the province and country, with a focus on training leaders in education and research who can provide high-quality comprehensive care.
- Program ID
- 30141
- Quota
- 127 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
A competency-based approach using the CanMEDS-FM framework, focusing on staged development of medical expertise, professional skills, and comprehensive generalist training with flexibility for individual learning goals.
Training Setting
13 hospital teaching sites located throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including sites in Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Mississauga, and Markham, offering diverse urban and community-based training environments.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Online Practice Profile tracking tool
- Progress Testing (FM-MAP)
- Field Notes feedback system
- Six Month Progress Reviews
- Virtual Care Competency Training Roadmap (ViCCTR) Modules
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- Teaching Practices Community/Rural Experience
- Quality Improvement Curriculum
- Academic Project requirement
- Foundations of Family Medicine orientation block
- Internationally recognized program
- Comprehensive competency-based curriculum
- Diverse training environments
- Strong academic infrastructure
- Innovative assessment tools
- Emphasis on cultural safety and diversity
- Flexible learning opportunities
All 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.
- 13 Hospital Teaching Sites in Greater Toronto Area
Interview Dates
- January 19, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 26, 2026
- FMProC (Family Medicine Professional Choices Assessment)
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal Letter
- Reference Letters
- Interview Performance
- Academic Background
- Elective Experiences
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$79,670
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.