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Rural Kincardine - Family Medicine

Western UniversityRural Kincardine, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Western University Family Medicine Rural Kincardine program is a two-year residency designed to prepare confident and competent general practitioners capable of working in any setting across Canada. The curriculum focuses on building foundational family medicine knowledge in Kincardine, with opportunities for off-site training and specialty area exploration.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30457
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 20, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on developing comprehensive family physicians through progressive independence and diverse clinical experiences.

Training Setting

Located in Kincardine, a town of approximately 12,000 people on the shores of Lake Huron, with training at Hawthorne Community Clinic and South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
General Practice
Comprehensive Care
Special Features
  • 12 weeks of elective time in Year 2
  • Off-site training opportunities
  • Longitudinal curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Diverse patient population
  • Flexible training program
Patient Populations
Typical rural population
All ages
Agricultural community
Mennonite and Amish patients
Bruce Power employees
Teaching Hospitals
  • Hawthorne Community Clinic
  • South Bruce Grey Health Centre Kincardine
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Family Health Organization
Family Health Team
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 25, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Transcripts
  • Reference letters
  • Interview
  • FMProC Assessment
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

Core Family Medicine RotationsFull yearKincardine

PGY-2 Rotations

Longitudinal Family MedicineMostly in KincardineKincardine
Electives12 weeksFlexible
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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.