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Rural Hanover - Family Medicine

Western UniversityRural Hanover, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Medical Care
Rural Healthcare Delivery
Special Features
  • Continuity of care experience
  • Extensive rural practice exposure
  • Intrapartum obstetrics training
  • Emergency room experience
  • Inpatient management
Program Strengths
  • Strong reputation for producing comprehensive rural family physicians
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on continuity of care
  • Robust generalist training
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Comprehensive primary care patients
Inpatient and outpatient populations
Teaching Hospitals
  • Hanover Medical Clinic
Training Setting Type
Rural medical clinic
Community hospital
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 25, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview
  • Family Medicine Professional Choices Assessment (FMProC)
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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Foundation rotations in medicine and surgeryFull year
Family Medicine experiencesFull year

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural Family PracticeMajority of yearHanover
Emergency Room
Intrapartum Obstetrics
Inpatient Management
Elective Blocks
City Amenities
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Program Location
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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.