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Ottawa Community - Family Medicine

University of OttawaOttawa Community, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
11 Positions
Official Page

The University of Ottawa Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience in Canada's capital. Set in a learner-centered culture with rich clinical diversity, the program empowers residents to become skilled clinicians, authentic leaders, and healthy professionals through tailored flexibility and urban-rural balance.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29555
Quota
11 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on patient-centered, continuous, and comprehensive care, emphasizing progressive independence and holistic physician development.

Training Setting

Training occurs in 25 community practice sites in Ottawa, affiliated with Ottawa Hospital (Civic and General Campuses), offering a mix of urban and rural clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Community Family Medicine
Urban-Rural Practice
Comprehensive Patient Care
Bilingual Healthcare
Wellness-Centered Training
Special Features
  • Resident-driven governance
  • Tailored elective blocks
  • Two distinct rural rotations
  • Monthly academic full days
  • Multicultural practice opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong urban-rural balance
  • Wellness-integrated approach
  • Multicultural practice opportunities
Patient Populations
Newborns
Infants
Children
Adults
Elderly
Prenatal and obstetric patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents engage in Quality Improvement projects and have opportunities for research and advocacy projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
  • Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
  • Riverside Hospital
  • Bruyère Hospital
  • Primrose Family Health Team
Training Setting Type
Community teaching practices
Urban hospital sites
Rural practice settings
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Family Practice Anaesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Addictions Medicine
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Women's Health & Maternity Care
GP Oncology
Indigenous Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • CV/Extracurricular activities
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$79,670

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

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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.