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Rural Petrolia - Family Medicine
Western University's Rural Petrolia Family Medicine program offers a comprehensive 2-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.
- Program ID
- 29744
- Quota
- 2 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 focusing on developing independent, comprehensive family physicians through progressive clinical responsibilities and diverse rotation experiences.
Training Setting
Rural medical setting in Petrolia, Ontario, with training primarily occurring at Petrolia Medical Clinic and surrounding healthcare facilities in the Sarnia/Petrolia region.
- Triple-C Curriculum
- Exclusive clinical responsibilities
- Horizontal electives
- Continuity of care focus
- Living in Sarnia/Petrolia region required
- Innovative curriculum design
- Strong emphasis on rural medical practice
- Comprehensive clinical training
- Patient-centered care approach
- Leadership development
Opportunities for scholarly activities and research in family medicine
- Petrolia Medical Clinic
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 24, 2026
- January 25, 2026
- FMProC assessment
- NAC examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Structured Reference Letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Clinical experience
- 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.