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Rural Listowel - Family Medicine

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

The Western University Family Medicine Rural Listowel program offers a comprehensive two-year residency training experience focused on preparing residents for rural practice across Canada. The curriculum combines rotation-based learning in the first year with an integrated longitudinal schedule in the second year, providing a breadth of learning experiences in a rural setting.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29977
Quota
1 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 a focus on providing residents a comprehensive rural practice experience that prepares them for work anywhere in Canada.

Training Setting

Rural community of Listowel, Ontario, with training sites in nearby communities like Stratford and Wingham. Residents have opportunities to practice in various clinical settings including family medicine clinic, emergency department, and long-term care.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Rural Practice
Rural Healthcare Delivery
Special Features
  • Residents required to live in Listowel in PGY2 year
  • Up to 12 weeks of elective time in second year
  • Supported by nearby teaching sites
  • Minimized travel time between rotations
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Flexible curriculum tailored to resident needs
  • Broad range of clinical experiences
  • Strong community integration
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Family medicine patients
Emergency department patients
Acute and chronic inpatient patients
Long-term care patients
Palliative care patients
Teaching Hospitals
  • Listowel Hospital
  • Stratford Hospital
  • Wingham Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Family medicine clinic
Emergency department
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
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

Family Medicine16 weeksListowel

PGY-2 Rotations

Longitudinal TrainingFull yearListowel
ElectivesUp to 12 weeksFlexible
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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.