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Rural Hanover - Family Medicine
The Western University Family Medicine Rural Hanover program is a two-year residency designed to produce comprehensive rural family physicians capable of providing high-quality medical care in both outpatient and hospital environments. The curriculum focuses on developing robust generalists who can meet the current and future healthcare needs of rural Canadians through a progressive training approach.
- Program ID
- 29321
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 19, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on developing comprehensive generalist skills through immersive rural medical experiences and structured academic learning.
Training Setting
Rural setting in Hanover, Ontario, with training primarily occurring at the Hanover Medical Clinic and local healthcare facilities. Residents are required to live in Hanover during their PGY-2 year.
- Continuity of care experience
- Extensive rural practice exposure
- Intrapartum obstetrics training
- Emergency room experience
- Inpatient management
- Strong reputation for producing comprehensive rural family physicians
- Extensive clinical exposure
- Emphasis on continuity of care
- Robust generalist training
- Hanover Medical Clinic
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 24, 2026
- January 25, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Interview
- Family Medicine Professional Choices Assessment (FMProC)
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.