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London - Internal Medicine

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Internal Medicine
IMG Stream
8 Positions
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Western University's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a supportive, collaborative environment. The program focuses on developing competent internists capable of managing complex medical conditions across all organ systems, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, research opportunities, and resident wellness.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29552
Quota
8 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, continuous feedback, and holistic resident development through mentorship and structured learning experiences.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban and community hospital sites in London and Windsor, Ontario, including London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, and Windsor Regional Hospital.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Training
Clinical Skills Development
Community Medicine
Academic Medicine
Special Features
  • Daily dedicated teaching time
  • Academic half-day curriculum
  • Simulation program
  • POCUS training
  • Annual conference allowance
  • Resident Research Day
  • Coaching and mentorship program
  • NEJM Knowledge+ Adaptive Online Learning Platform
  • Resident-driven Journal Club
  • Mandatory Windsor rotation
Program Strengths
  • Strong clinical training across multiple sites
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Responsive to Royal College curriculum changes
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Robust research opportunities
  • Resident wellness focus
Patient Populations
Hospitalized patients
Ambulatory care patients
Complex medical cases
Multi-system disease processes
Community hospital patients
Inpatient and outpatient populations
Research Opportunities

Residents can participate in research during dedicated elective blocks, with an annual Resident Research Day for presenting scholarly work.

Teaching Hospitals
  • London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Health Care London
  • Windsor Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Cardiology
Clinical Immunology/Allergy
Clinical Pharmacology
Critical Care
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Gastroenterology
General Internal Medicine
Geriatrics
Hematology
Infectious Disease
Medical Oncology
Nephrology
Respirology
Rheumatology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 19-21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic achievement
  • Research involvement
  • Community dedication
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

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

London CTU • 4 blocksCTU is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
Windsor CTU • 1 blockCTU is offered at the Windsor campus
ICU • 1 blockLondon Health Sciences Centre
Subspecialties • 7 blocksSubspecialty rotations are offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria hospitals as well as St. Joseph’s Health Care

PGY-2 Rotations

London CTU • 2-3 blocksCTU is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
Windsor CTU • 1 block x 18 ResidentsCTU is offered at the Windsor Regional Hospital
EDC • 1 block x 22 ResidentsEmergency Department Consults (EDC) is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
CCU • 2 blocksCCU is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
ICU • 2 blocksICU is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital
Subspecialties • 3 or 4 blocksSubspecialty rotations are offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria hospitals as well as St. Joseph’s Health Care
Electives • 2 blocksElective options may include clinical elective outside of London (including International health) or research

PGY-3 Rotations

London CTU • 2 blocks (during first 6 months)CTU is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
Windsor CTU • 1 block (during the first 6 months for 21 residents)CTU is offered at the Windsor campus
EDC • 2 blocksEmergency Department Consults (EDC) is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
Ambulatory GIM • 2 blocksGIM is offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria Hospitals
Subspecialties • 4 blocksSubspecialty rotations are offered at the London Health Sciences Centre – University and Victoria hospitals as well as St. Joseph’s Health Care
Electives • 2 blocksElective options may include clinical elective outside of London (including International health) or research
Community Medicine* • 1 blockCommunity rotations are available in a number of communities in Southwestern Ontario.
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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.