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Rural Petrolia - Family Medicine

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

Western University's Rural Petrolia Family Medicine program offers a comprehensive two-year residency designed to prepare competent and capable family physicians for rural and comprehensive practice. The curriculum follows the Triple-C model, ensuring residents develop strong clinical skills and independence across various medical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29341
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 progressive independence, focusing on developing comprehensive family physicians through diverse clinical experiences and structured learning.

Training Setting

Rural setting in the Sarnia/Petrolia region, with residents expected to live in the area throughout their training program. Training occurs primarily at the Petrolia Medical Clinic.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Family Practice
Rural Healthcare
Special Features
  • Triple-C Curriculum
  • Exclusive clinical responsibilities
  • Horizontal electives
  • Continuity of care focus
Program Strengths
  • Immersive rural medical training
  • Strong clinical independence
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Flexible elective opportunities
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Comprehensive family medicine patient groups
Teaching Hospitals
  • Petrolia Medical Clinic
Training Setting Type
Rural medical clinic
Community healthcare setting
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 25, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Transcripts
  • 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

Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
ICU
Off-service rotations

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Family Practice
Horizontal Electives
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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.