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London - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

Western University's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in a collaborative, academic setting. The program provides residents with extensive exposure to diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary care, preparing them to become skilled, well-rounded physiatrists.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29309
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 19, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on progressive independence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive patient-centered care across the rehabilitation spectrum.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in London, Ontario, with multiple training sites including St. Joseph's Health Care, London Health Sciences Centre, and pediatric rehabilitation centers.

Focus Areas
Brain Injury
Stroke
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Neuromuscular Medicine
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Weekly academic half-day sessions
  • Monthly PM&R Grand Rounds
  • Monthly Evidence-Based Medicine Rounds
  • Quarterly Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Rounds
  • Scholarly project requirement
  • Regional and international elective opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Excellent resident to faculty ratio (14 faculty for 8 residents)
  • Internationally recognized research programs
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation training
  • High Royal College exam preparation
Patient Populations
Inpatient rehabilitation patients
Pediatric rehabilitation patients
Patients with neurological impairments
Musculoskeletal injury patients
Patients with activity limitations
Complex medical rehabilitation patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to conduct scholarly projects, present research at conferences, and participate in the CAPMR Resident Research Contest.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Joseph's Health Care London - Parkwood Site
  • St. Joseph's Health Care London - Grosvenor
  • London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
  • London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
  • Children's Hospital - London Health Sciences Centre
  • Thames Valley Children's Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Rehabilitation hospital
Pediatric rehabilitation center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
EMG training
Interventional pain management
Orthopedic collaboration
Plastic surgery collaboration
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Wednesday January 28, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Research/Publications
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • 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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Transition to Discipline1 blockParkwood Institute

PGY-2 Rotations

Foundations of DisciplineMultiple blocksVarious sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Core of DisciplineMultiple blocksVarious rehabilitation sites

PGY-4 Rotations

Advanced RotationsMultiple blocksVarious sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition of PracticeMultiple blocksVarious sites
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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.