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Ottawa - Family Medicine

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
33 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience in Canada's capital. Set in a learner-centered culture with rich clinical diversity, the program empowers residents to become skilled clinicians, authentic leaders, and healthy professionals through tailored flexibility and unique urban-rural training opportunities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29667
Quota
33 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing patient-centered, continuous, and comprehensive care with a focus on progressive independence, wellness, and holistic physician development.

Training Setting

Urban and rural clinical settings in Ottawa, including four Family Medicine teaching units: Civic, Riverside, Bruyère, and Primrose Family Medicine Centres, with rotations at Ottawa Hospital campuses and community sites.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Urban and Rural Practice
Comprehensive Patient Care
Bilingual Healthcare
Wellness-Centered Training
Special Features
  • Resident-driven governance
  • Tailored elective blocks
  • Two distinct rural rotations
  • Bilingual and multicultural practice opportunities
  • Monthly academic full days
  • Longitudinal continuity clinic
  • Quality improvement projects
  • Resident-led teaching
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Flexible curriculum with diverse clinical experiences
  • Strong focus on resident wellness
  • Multicultural and bilingual training environment
  • Extensive rural and urban practice exposure
Patient Populations
Newborns
Infants
Children
Adults
Elderly patients
Prenatal and obstetrical patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents engage in quality improvement projects and have opportunities for research and advocacy work throughout the program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • Bruyère Family Medicine Centre
  • Civic Family Medicine Centre
  • Riverside Family Medicine Centre
  • Primrose Family Medicine Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Family medicine clinics
Urban teaching sites
Rural practice sites
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Family Practice Anaesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Addictions Medicine
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Women's Health & Maternity Care
GP Oncology
Indigenous Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Structured reference letters
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • 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.

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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.