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Sault Ste. Marie - Family Medicine

NOSM UniversitySault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions

The NOSM University Family Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive training across northern Ontario, focusing on community-based family medicine. The program emphasizes distributed learning, cultural competency, and preparing physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations in rural and remote settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30198
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 20, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Follows the Triple C competency-based curriculum utilizing CanMEDS-FM competencies, with an emphasis on comprehensive care, continuity of learning, and community-centered medical education.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban, rural, and remote clinical settings in northern Ontario, with a primary focus on the Sault Ste. Marie region and surrounding communities.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Indigenous Healthcare
Community-Based Family Medicine
Northern Ontario Healthcare
Distributed Medical Education
Special Features
  • Virtual interview process
  • Competency-based curriculum
  • Longitudinal simulation program
  • Financial support for travel and housing
  • Scholarly activity opportunities
  • Wellness program
  • Cultural supports
  • Integrated teaching across multiple sites
Program Strengths
  • Extensive geographic training opportunities
  • Strong focus on rural and northern medicine
  • Comprehensive community-based training
  • Commitment to Indigenous and cultural competency
  • Robust resident wellness support
Patient Populations
Indigenous communities
Rural populations
Urban patients
Underserved communities
Francophone populations
Research Opportunities

Residents can participate in scholarly activities including research and quality improvement projects, supported by dedicated tutors and with opportunities to present at Resident Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Sault Area Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Family health teams
Rural clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Emergency Medicine
Rural Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • February 8, 2026
  • February 1, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC situational judgement test
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Academic performance
  • 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 Medicine16 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Family Medicine Rural8 weeksRural communities
Internal Medicine4 weeksSault Area Hospital
Emergency Medicine4 weeksSault Area Hospital
Obstetrics/Women's Health4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Mental Health4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Pediatrics4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Electives8 weeksVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine16 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Family Medicine Rural8 weeksRural communities
CARE Selective4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Internal Medicine4 weeksSault Area Hospital
Emergency Medicine4 weeksSault Area Hospital
Obstetrics/Women's Health4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Surgical Selective4 weeksSault Ste. Marie
Electives8 weeksVarious
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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.