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Rural East - Family Medicine
NOSM University's Family Medicine Rural East Stream offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on training family physicians for northern Ontario's rural and remote communities. Residents will experience a diverse, community-based training environment with opportunities to provide full-scope family medicine across multiple clinical settings.
- Program ID
- 29775
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- RGP
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- October 20, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Follows the Triple C competency-based curriculum utilizing CanMEDS-FM competencies, with a focus on comprehensive practice, continuity of care, and community-based learning through workplace-based assessments and regular coaching.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple rural communities in northeastern Ontario, including Elliot Lake, Espanola, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Manitoulin Island, Sturgeon Falls, and Temiskaming Shores, with diverse clinical settings ranging from community clinics to hospitals.
- Distributed medical education across northern Ontario
- Opportunity to train in multiple rural communities
- Financial support for rural skills development courses
- Housing support for core rotations
- Longitudinal simulation program
- Scholarly activity opportunities
- Research and quality improvement support
- Comprehensive rural generalist training
- Extensive geographic training opportunities
- Strong support for rural medical practice
- Commitment to Indigenous and Francophone healthcare
- Flexible and adaptable training environment
Residents have opportunities to participate in scholarly activities, including research and quality improvement projects, supported by a dedicated tutor and with funding available for professional development.
- Various rural community hospitals
- Local clinics across northeastern Ontario
Interview Dates
- Sunday, February 1, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- January 24, 2026
- February 8, 2026
- February 1, 2026
- FMProC (Family Medicine Professional Choices) situational judgement test
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- 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.
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.