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Ottawa - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The University of Ottawa Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency program offers comprehensive training for aspiring physiatrists across multiple clinical settings. The program emphasizes a well-structured academic curriculum with a strong focus on CanMEDS roles, preparing graduates to become competent and respected physiatrists in various practice settings.
- Program ID
- 29551
- 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows a Competence By Design (CBD) approach with four distinct training stages, focusing on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and CanMEDS 2015 framework milestones.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple sites in Ottawa, including The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Elisabeth Bruyere Health Services, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Ottawa Heart Institute, providing diverse clinical exposure.
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Annual anatomy half days
- Simulation sessions
- Ultrasound training
- Research project requirement
- Biannual written and OSCE examinations
- Dedicated resident workspace
- Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
- Comprehensive training across all physiatry subspecialties
- Strong academic and research infrastructure
- Flexible and adaptable curriculum
- Multiple training sites
- Supportive learning environment
- Diverse practice opportunities
Three dedicated research blocks, with a requirement to complete one research project involving proposal development, ethics review, data collection, and analysis.
- The Ottawa Hospital - Rehabilitation Centre
- Elisabeth Bruyere Health Services
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Ottawa Heart Institute
- The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
Interview Dates
- January 30, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- Academic standing
- Interest in PM&R
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Research potential
- 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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.