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Rural Winchester - Family Medicine

University of OttawaRural Winchester, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

The Winchester Residency Program is a two-year Family Medicine program offered in conjunction with Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). The program focuses on developing comprehensive skills for rural and remote family medicine practice, providing residents with extensive one-on-one attention and a broad clinical experience.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29954
Quota
5 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
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based, horizontally integrated curriculum with Family Medicine at the center of clinical experience, emphasizing progressive independence and comprehensive skill development.

Training Setting

Rural hospital setting at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, serving a catchment area of 3,300 square kilometers with approximately 96,000 people, located near Ottawa, Ontario.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Hospital-based Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Geriatrics
Special Features
  • High-fidelity resuscitation manikins
  • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training
  • Monthly academic days in Winchester
  • Simulation training
  • Exposure to Indigenous patient care
  • Periodic shifts at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural family medicine training
  • Significant one-on-one resident attention
  • Broad clinical exposure
  • State-of-the-art medical facilities
  • Integrated hospital and community practice experience
Patient Populations
Rural community residents
Ottawa South population
Patients from Dundas, Stormont, Glengarry, and Russell Townships
Indigenous patients in Akwesasne
Teaching Hospitals
  • Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH)
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Training Setting Type
Rural hospital
Community hospital
Academic medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
Emergency medicine
Obstetrics
Geriatrics
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC (Situational Judgement Test)
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
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

Family Medicine3-5 days per weekWDMH
Emergency Department15 shiftsWDMH
Obstetrics/Gynecology1-2 times per monthWDMH
Hospital Inpatient1 weekend per monthWDMH

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine3-5 days per weekWDMH
Internal MedicineEmphasis throughout yearWDMH
Cardiology1-2 times per monthWDMH
Psychiatry2 weeksOttawa Hospital
Emergency Department15 shiftsWDMH
Hospital Inpatient1 weekend per monthWDMH
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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.