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Greater Toronto Area - Family Medicine

University of TorontoGreater Toronto Area, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
127 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Urban Family Medicine
Rural Family Medicine
Community Medicine
HIV/AIDS Medicine
Inner City Medicine
Immigrant Health
Addictions Medicine
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • 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
Patient Populations
Diverse urban populations
Immigrant communities
Inner city patients
Rural patients
Patients with complex medical needs
HIV/AIDS patients
Addiction patients
Research 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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 13 Hospital Teaching Sites in Greater Toronto Area
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Community hospitals
Urban clinics
Rural clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Anesthesia
Low-Risk Obstetrics
Women's Health
Care of the Elderly
Sports Medicine
Academic Fellowship Programs
Palliative Care
System Leadership and Innovation
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
  • Academic Background
  • Elective Experiences
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
Family Medicine Rotation
Quality Improvement Practicum

PGY-2 Rotations

Teaching Practices (Community/Rural Family Medicine)2 x 4-week blocksVarious community/rural practices
Academic Half DaysWeekly
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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.