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Rural Hanover - Family Medicine

Western UniversityRural Hanover, Ontario
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Hanover curriculum produces family practice graduates capable of providing comprehensive medical care in outpatient clinics and hospital environments. It aims to develop robust generalists who will meet the current and future needs of rural Canadians through a two-year training program.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29833
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Develop comprehensive rural family physicians through progressive clinical experiences, focusing on patient-centered care, professional education, and leadership development.

Training Setting

Rural medical setting in Hanover, Ontario, with training across outpatient clinics, hospital environments, and emergency departments.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Medical Care
Rural Healthcare Delivery
Special Features
  • Residents required to live in Hanover in PGY-2 year
  • Strong emphasis on continuity of care
  • Extensive exposure to ER, intrapartum obstetrics, and inpatient management
Program Strengths
  • Produces robust rural generalist physicians
  • Strong reputation in comprehensive medical training
  • Emphasis on meeting rural healthcare needs
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 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • NAC examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Clinical experience
  • Interview performance
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 in various areas of 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.