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Rural Pembroke - Family Medicine
The University of Ottawa Family Medicine Rural Pembroke program offers a comprehensive two-year residency in a vibrant rural community located 140 km west of Ottawa. Residents receive full-spectrum, hands-on training across various clinical settings, with a focus on rural and comprehensive family medicine, preparing graduates for diverse practice opportunities.
- Program ID
- 30108
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 16, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education emphasizing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan, with a focus on progressive independence and hands-on learning.
Training Setting
Located in Pembroke, Ontario, a rural community 1.5 hours from Ottawa, with training primarily at Pembroke Regional Hospital, a 105-bed regional center serving a 100,000 person catchment area.
- Half-horizontal curriculum
- Remote exposure in Barry's Bay and Deep River
- Monthly academic days in Ottawa
- Longitudinal remote training option
- Pikwakanagan First Nations Health Clinic exposure
- 95% of graduates choose rural practice
- Comprehensive rural training
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Strong community integration
Residents are encouraged to develop quality improvement and primary care research skills.
- Pembroke Regional Hospital
- CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)
- Remote community hospitals in Barry's Bay and Deep River
Interview Dates
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- FMProC Situational Judgement Test
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- 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.