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Rural Community - Family Medicine
The University of Ottawa Family Medicine Rural Community stream offers a comprehensive two-year residency program located in rural Ottawa. Residents are clinically based in community teaching sites and academically connected to community practices, providing diverse training opportunities with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Program ID
- 29845
- Quota
- 3 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Learner-centered culture emphasizing competency-based medical education, progressive independence, and holistic physician development. Residents participate actively in shaping the academic direction of the program.
Training Setting
Rural community teaching practices located approximately 1 hour from Ottawa, with affiliated hospital sites including Ottawa General and Civic Campuses. Residents are placed with rural community preceptors and complete off-service rotations in urban hospital settings.
- Resident-driven governance
- Tailored flexibility in elective blocks
- Urban-rural balance
- Bilingual and multicultural practice exposure
- Monthly academic full days
- Wellness-focused training
- Comprehensive clinical exposure
- Strong resident involvement in program governance
- Flexible curriculum
- Emphasis on wellness
- Diverse training opportunities
Residents engage in quality improvement projects, research, and advocacy projects throughout their training.
- Ottawa General Hospital
- Ottawa Civic Hospital
- Bruyère Hospital
- Riverside Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- FMProC (Situational Judgement Test)
- CV review
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Interview performance
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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.