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Rural Listowel - Family Medicine

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

The Rural Listowel Family Medicine program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience designed to prepare residents for rural medical 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
29574
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

Patient-centered, comprehensive training that develops exemplary family physicians through clinical excellence, professional education, and leadership development.

Training Setting

Rural community of Listowel, Ontario, with training sites in nearby communities like Stratford and Wingham. Residents experience a wide range of medical settings including family medicine clinics, emergency departments, and long-term care facilities.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Rural Practice
Community-Based Medical Care
Special Features
  • Residents required to live in Listowel in PGY2
  • 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 goals
  • Strong focus on community integration
  • Broad clinical experience across multiple medical domains
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Emergency department patients
Obstetric patients
Acute and chronic inpatient patients
Long-term care patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Opportunities for scholarly activity and research through the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine

Teaching Hospitals
  • Listowel Memorial Hospital
  • Stratford General Hospital
  • Wingham Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Family medicine clinic
Community health center
Enhanced Skills Training
Comprehensive rural practice skills
Emergency medicine
Obstetrics
Surgical assist
Palliative care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • NAC examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • 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

Family Medicine16 weeksListowel
Off-service rotationsRemaining blocksListowel, Stratford, Wingham

PGY-2 Rotations

Longitudinal Family MedicineMajority of yearListowel
ElectivesUp to 12 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.