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Oshawa Lakeridge - Family Medicine

Queen’s UniversityOshawa Lakeridge, Ontario
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

Queen's University Family Medicine offers a comprehensive two-year residency program based on the College of Family Physicians of Canada's 'Triple C' Curriculum. The program provides diverse training experiences across four sites in Southeastern Ontario, preparing highly competent generalist family physicians who can work anywhere in Canada.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29140
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education following the 'Triple C' Curriculum, emphasizing comprehensive learning, continuity of patient care, and family medicine-centered education with graduated responsibilities and personalized learning paths.

Training Setting

Training occurs in the Durham Region, spanning multiple community and hospital sites including Lakeridge Health Corporation locations in Ajax-Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, and Whitby, offering both urban and rural medical experiences.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community-Based Care
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Inpatient Medicine
Chronic Care Management
Special Features
  • Unique 'Nightmares FM' Simulation Course
  • Bootcamp for new residents
  • Resident project opportunities
  • Global health curriculum
  • Annual wilderness retreat
  • Enhanced skills programs
  • Flexible elective placements
Program Strengths
  • Two-time PARO Residency Program Excellence Award winner
  • Twice recipient of Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Keith Award
  • Flexible training across four sites
  • Strong emphasis on resident well-being
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
Patient Populations
All ages
Diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
Urban and rural communities
Inpatients
Emergency patients
Long-term care residents
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a resident project, which can include critical review, advocacy, research, ethics, or IT projects, culminating in a presentation at the annual Primary Care Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Lakeridge Health Oshawa
  • Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
  • Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
  • Lakeridge Health Port Perry
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Rural clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Anesthesia
Global Health
Women's Health
Care of the Elderly
Indigenous Health
Rural Skills
Palliative Care
Care of Developmentally Disabled
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC Assessment
  • NAC Examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Clinical Experience
  • Interview Performance
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

Family Medicine ClinicHalf-timeVarious clinics
Hospitalist/Internal Medicine4 weeksLakeridge Health
OB CallShiftsLakeridge Health
Emergency MedicineRotationsLakeridge Health Bowmanville
PediatricsRotationVarious sites
Psychiatry/Behavioral MedicineRotationVarious sites
Long-term CareRotationVarious sites
Electives4 weeksFlexible

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine ClinicHalf-timeVarious clinics
Rural Community Family Medicine8-12 weeksLindsay, Port Perry, others
Emergency MedicineRotationsLakeridge Health Oshawa, Ajax-Pickering
Continued Horizontal ExperiencesThroughout yearVarious 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.