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Remote First Nations Northern Ontario - Family Medicine
NOSM University's Remote First Nations Family Medicine stream offers a unique two-year training program designed to prepare physicians for comprehensive medical practice in remote Indigenous communities of Northern Ontario. Residents will receive specialized training that emphasizes cultural competency, Indigenous health, and comprehensive rural medical skills, with an additional six months of enhanced skills training.
- Program ID
- 29969
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG RoS
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education using the Triple C curriculum, CanMEDS-FM competencies, and CFPC Priority Topics, with a strong emphasis on community-based learning and reflective practice.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple Northern Ontario communities including Eabametoong First Nation, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay, with residents home-based in Thunder Bay but required to travel extensively.
- Community immersion in Eabametoong First Nation
- Elder teaching program
- Traditional healing and medicine exposure
- Cultural competency training
- Dedicated scholarly activity opportunities
- Financial support for research and professional development
- Housing support for core rotations
- Additional 6 months of enhanced skills training
- Comprehensive training for remote and Indigenous medical practice
- Extensive community-based clinical experiences
- Strong cultural competency focus
- Dedicated support for rural and remote medicine
- Flexible learning environment
Residents are supported in scholarly activities, including research and quality improvement projects, with dedicated time and mentorship from tutors.
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- St. Joseph's Care Group
- Norwest Community Health Centre
Interview Dates
- February 8, 2026
- FMProC (Family Medicine Professional Choices) situational judgement test
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Community reference letter
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$79,670
PGY-2
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.