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Ottawa - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine

University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario
Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa's Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) residency program offers comprehensive training in Ottawa, providing unique local, provincial, and federal public health opportunities. The program is designed to prepare residents to independently practice PHPM at multiple levels, with training in both official languages and diverse settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30100
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Tailored, competency-based training with formative assessments, self-directed learning, and progressive independence, focusing on developing comprehensive public health physician competencies.

Training Setting

Training occurs in urban and rural settings across Ottawa, including community health centers, academic hospitals, federal and provincial government agencies, and local health units.

Focus Areas
Public Health Practice
Preventive Medicine
Population Health
Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Epidemiology
Health Protection
Special Features
  • Training in both official languages
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • PULSE 360-Degree Surveys
  • Personal Conference/Educational Resources Fund
  • Opportunities for Master's degree completion
  • Media training
  • Emergency preparedness simulations
  • Field trips to public health sites
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across local, provincial, and federal levels
  • Strong academic and practical training integration
  • Flexible and responsive curriculum
  • Extensive rotation opportunities
  • Support for personal career goals
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural communities
Federal government populations
Indigenous populations
Provincial health system populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to complete research projects and can pursue Master's degrees with program support.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital
  • Ottawa Public Health
  • Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • Department of National Defence
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community health center
Federal government agencies
Provincial health units
Research institutions
Enhanced Skills Training
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Public Health Policy
Program Evaluation
Leadership Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic excellence
  • MCCQE Part I results
  • Letters of reference
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
  • Demonstrated public health interest
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

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

Local Public Health UnitTransition to DisciplineLocal community health center

PGY-2 Rotations

Academic Training10 blocksUniversity of Ottawa
Graduate Level CourseworkFull yearSchool of Epidemiology and Public Health

PGY-3 Rotations

Surveillance/Epidemiology3-4 blocksVarious public health sites
Communicable Disease Control3 blocksLocal public health units
Health Promotion3 blocksVarious health promotion agencies

PGY-4 Rotations

Environmental Health3 blocksEnvironmental health agencies
Communicable Disease Control3 senior blocksAdvanced public health sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Senior Management and Leadership6 blocksSenior public health leadership roles
Elective Rotations8-16 blocksResident-selected 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.