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Sault Ste. Marie - Family Medicine
NOSM University's Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive, community-focused training experience across northern Ontario. The program emphasizes distributed learning, cultural competence, and preparing physicians to serve diverse rural and remote communities with a strong commitment to hands-on, patient-centered care.
- Program ID
- 29369
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- October 20, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Utilizing the Triple C competency-based curriculum and CanMEDS-FM framework, the program emphasizes comprehensive, continuous care with a strong focus on community-based learning and reflective practice.
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. Residents experience diverse healthcare environments including community clinics, hospitals, and remote First Nation communities.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Distributed training across multiple northern Ontario sites
- Financial support for travel and housing
- Scholarly activity opportunities
- Wellness program
- Simulation-based learning
- Cultural competency training
- Interdisciplinary healthcare team integration
- Extensive geographic training opportunities
- Strong Indigenous health focus
- Comprehensive rural medicine training
- Flexible and adaptable curriculum
- Exceptional preceptor support
- Commitment to resident wellness
Residents are supported in scholarly activities including research, quality improvement projects, and have opportunities to participate in Resident Research Day with expert guidance.
- Sault Area Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- NAC examination
- MCCQE Part I
- FMProC assessment
- Structured reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Medical school transcript
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.