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Sault Ste. Marie - Public Health and Preventive Medicine
NOSM University's Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) program offers comprehensive training across Northern Ontario, preparing physicians to practice in diverse contexts with a strong emphasis on health equity and social accountability. The five-year program provides residents with extensive clinical, academic, and scholarly experiences across multiple training sites, focusing on northern, rural, and remote health settings.
- Program ID
- 29620
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education following Royal College Specialty Training Requirements, with a focus on social accountability, hands-on learning, and progressive independence through four sequential training stages.
Training Setting
Training occurs across Northern Ontario sites including Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, with rotations at local hospitals, public health units, and potential national and international placements.
- Weekly academic half-days
- Biannual in-person learning events
- Minimum 12 months of clinical training
- Minimum 2 semesters of graduate training
- Minimum 18 months of PHPM training
- Scholarly project requirement
- Annual funding for academic experiences
- International partnership opportunities
- Resident wellness support
- International medical graduate support
- First medical university with explicit social accountability mandate
- Comprehensive PHPM training across diverse settings
- Strong emphasis on health equity
- Flexible training pathways
- Supportive resident environment
- Extensive international partnership opportunities
Residents complete a minimum of 2 graduate study semesters, typically pursuing a Master of Public Health, with opportunities for scholarly projects and research electives.
- Health Sciences North
- Sault Area Hospital
- Public Health Sudbury & Districts
- Algoma Public Health
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- CV review
- Elective experiences
- Examination scores
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/publications
- Academic transcripts
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
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
PGY-5 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.