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Ottawa - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
Residents are encouraged to complete research projects and can pursue Master's degrees with program support.
- Ottawa Hospital
- Ottawa Public Health
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Indigenous Services Canada
- Department of National Defence
Interview Dates
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Academic excellence
- MCCQE Part I results
- Letters of reference
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
- Demonstrated public health interest
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.