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Sault Ste. Marie - Pediatrics

NOSM UniversitySault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The NOSM University Pediatrics program offers a unique four-year residency that provides extensive training in northern urban centers and world-class subspecialty care at CHEO. Residents develop comprehensive pediatric skills through a distributed learning model that emphasizes hands-on experience, social accountability, and generalist pediatric practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30989
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Learner-centered, competency-based medical education emphasizing progressive independence, hands-on learning, and adaptability across different clinical settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple northern Ontario sites (Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Sudbury) and at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, providing diverse urban and rural clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Northern Pediatrics
Social Pediatrics
General Pediatric Consulting
Rural Medicine
Pediatric Subspecialties
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Distributed training across multiple northern sites
  • Financial support for travel and housing
  • Research opportunities
  • Advocacy project requirement
  • Virtual learning platforms
  • Simulation training
  • Professional development funding
Program Strengths
  • Unique distributed learning model
  • Strong generalist pediatric training
  • Comprehensive exposure to diverse clinical settings
  • Commitment to social accountability
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients in northern Ontario
Rural and remote community patients
Indigenous community patients
Tertiary care pediatric patients
Neonatal patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete a scholarly project with support from NOSM University and Ottawa research resources.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Sault Area Hospital
  • Health Sciences North
  • North Bay Regional Health Centre
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Training Setting Type
Regional referral center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Social Pediatrics
Health Advocacy
Rural Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Academic background
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

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

Northern Consulting Pediatrics7 blocksNorthern sites
CHEO Subspecialty1 blockOttawa
Pediatrics Wards JR1 blockOttawa
Perinates1 blockOttawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine JR1 blockOttawa
Pediatric General Surgery1 blockOttawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-2 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
Social Pediatrics1 blockSioux Lookout
CHEO Subspecialty3 blocksOttawa
PICU1 blockOttawa
Perinates1 blockOttawa
Surgical Subspecialty Outpatient/Research1 blockOttawa
Night Float1 blockOttawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-3 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
Child Maltreatment1 blockNorthern sites
CHEO Subspecialty1 blockOttawa
PICU1 blockOttawa
NICU1 blockOttawa
Pediatrics Wards SR1 blockOttawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine SR1 blockOttawa
Research1 blockOttawa
Night Float1 blockOttawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-4 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
CHEO Subspecialty1 blockOttawa
Night Float SR1 blockOttawa
PICU1 blockOttawa
NICU1 blockOttawa
Elective4 blocksFlexible
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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.