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Rural Pembroke - Family Medicine
The University of Ottawa's Family Medicine Rural Pembroke program offers a comprehensive two-year residency in a vibrant rural community within 90 minutes of Ottawa. Residents receive full-spectrum, hands-on training across multiple clinical settings, with a focus on comprehensive rural family medicine and preparing graduates for diverse practice opportunities.
- Program ID
- 30344
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education emphasizing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan, with a focus on hands-on learning and progressive independence.
Training Setting
Rural training site in Pembroke, Ontario, located 140 km west of Ottawa, with training at Pembroke Regional Hospital and various community sites including remote locations.
- Half-horizontal curriculum
- Monthly academic days in Ottawa
- Remote exposure in Barry's Bay and Deep River
- Longitudinal remote training option
- Pikwakanagan First Nations Health Clinic exposure
- 95% of graduates choose rural practice
- Comprehensive rural family medicine training
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Strong community integration
Residents are expected to develop quality improvement and primary care research skills as part of their training.
- Pembroke Regional Hospital
- CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- January 16, 2025
- FMProC assessment
- NAC examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Structured Reference Letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Clinical experience
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.