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Ottawa - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The University of Ottawa Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation program offers comprehensive training for residents, preparing them to become competent and respected physiatrists in various practice settings. The program emphasizes a well-rounded approach to medical education, focusing on CanMEDS roles and individual resident learning needs.
- Program ID
- 29908
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 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, dividing training into four distinct stages with Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and milestones based on the CanMEDS 2015 framework.
Training Setting
The program is based in Ottawa, utilizing multiple training sites including The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Sisters of Elisabeth Bruyere Health Services, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Ottawa Heart Institute.
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Annual anatomy half days
- Simulation sessions
- Ultrasound training
- Biannual Written and OSCE examinations
- Research project requirement
- Academic half day curriculum
- Comprehensive training across multiple subspecialties
- Strong academic curriculum
- Flexible and adaptable learning environment
- Multiple training sites
- Supportive faculty
- Research opportunities
Residents are required to complete one research project during their residency, including proposal development, ethics review, data collection, and analysis.
- The Ottawa Hospital - Rehabilitation Centre
- Sisters of 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
- MCCQE Part I results
- NAC examination
- Academic standing
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV
- 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.