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Ottawa - Medical Microbiology
The University of Ottawa Medical Microbiology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to prepare high-caliber Medical Microbiologists who can provide effective consultation and fulfill clinical roles in community, public health, and academic settings. The program offers an integrated, rich academic experience with synergistic collaborations between Adult and Pediatric Infectious Disease training programs.
- Program ID
- 29229
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 5, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, focusing on developing residents' skills through targeted learning outcomes, frequent formative assessments, and workplace-based learning.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center with multiple hospital sites including The Ottawa Hospital (General and Civic Campuses) and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), serving a population of over 3 million across Eastern Ontario.
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Integrated academic program with Infectious Disease programs
- Research opportunities
- Longitudinal clinics
- Total Laboratory Automation training
- Molecular diagnostics experience
- Flexible program tailored to resident interests
- Comprehensive laboratory and clinical training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Collaborative learning environment
- Advanced diagnostic technology training
Residents are expected to participate in research projects, with support for conference presentations and diverse research interests including molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, and infectious diseases.
- The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA)
Interview Dates
- January 27, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- Academic Performance
- Prior laboratory experiences
- Reference letters
- Genuine interest in Medical Microbiology
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.