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Rural-Owen Sound - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Rural-Owen Sound program offers comprehensive training for future family physicians in a picturesque rural setting. The program prepares residents for a broad-scope practice with opportunities in diverse medical contexts, emphasizing community-focused care and comprehensive medical skills.
- Program ID
- 29280
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on developing comprehensive family physicians through individualized training, progressive independence, and a learner-centered approach.
Training Setting
Rural setting in Owen Sound, located on Georgian Bay, with training across multiple small community hospitals including Owen Sound, Southampton, and Wiarton hospitals. Residents work in a catchment area serving 160,000 people.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Robust orientation series
- Leadership opportunities
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Comprehensive resident support services
- 1:1 preceptor ratio
- Broad scope of practice opportunities
- Strong rural medicine training
- Comprehensive clinical exposure
- Emphasis on community-based care
Includes weekly Inquiry sessions focusing on quality improvement and evidence-based medicine
- Brightshores Health Systems
- Owen Sound Hospital
- Southampton Hospital
- Wiarton Hospital
Interview Dates
- Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- January 17, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- December 16, 2025
- FMProC Situational Judgement Test
- Structured Reference Letters
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Interview performance
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$79,670
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.