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North Bay - Pediatrics

NOSM UniversityNorth Bay, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The NOSM University Pediatrics program offers a unique four-year residency that provides extensive training opportunities in northern urban centers and world-class subspecialty rotations at CHEO. Residents develop comprehensive clinical skills through hands-on learning across diverse settings, preparing them for general pediatric practice or subspecialty training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30988
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Learner-centered, self-directed training with a focus on progressive independence, hands-on clinical experiences, and developing comprehensive pediatric skills across varied clinical contexts.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple northern Ontario sites (North Bay, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie) and Ottawa's Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), providing diverse clinical experiences in urban, rural, and tertiary care settings.

Focus Areas
Northern pediatric medicine
Social pediatrics
Rural and remote healthcare
Generalist pediatric practice
Advocacy in healthcare
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Distributed training across multiple northern sites
  • Financial support for travel and housing
  • Research opportunities
  • Funding for professional development
  • Simulation training
  • Virtual learning platforms
  • Advocacy project requirement
Program Strengths
  • Unique distributed medical training model
  • Strong focus on social accountability
  • Comprehensive clinical skill development
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Exposure to diverse pediatric practice settings
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients in northern Ontario
Rural and remote community children
Neonatal patients
Complex pediatric cases
Indigenous community pediatric populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete a scholarly project with support from NOSM University and Ottawa resources, with opportunities for practical research meaningful to local communities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • North Bay Regional Health Centre
  • Health Sciences North (Sudbury)
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Sault Area Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Training Setting Type
Regional referral center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Academic medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Social pediatrics
Health advocacy
Rural medicine skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Academic background
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • 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

Northern Consulting Pediatrics7 blocksNorthern sites
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatrics Wards JR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Perinates1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine JR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric General Surgery1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-2 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics5 blocksNorthern sites
Social Pediatrics1 blockSioux Lookout
Subspecialty3 blocksCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Perinates1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Surgical Subspecialty Outpatient/Research1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Night Float1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-3 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
Child Maltreatment1 blockNorthern sites
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
NICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatrics Wards SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Research & Night Float1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-4 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Night Float SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
NICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective4 blocksFlexible
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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.