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Sudbury - Family Medicine

NOSM UniversitySudbury, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
10 Positions

The NOSM University Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on community-based family medicine in Northern Ontario. The program emphasizes distributed learning, cultural competency, and preparing physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations across rural and urban settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29605
Quota
10 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

Utilizing the Triple C competency-based curriculum and CanMEDS-FM roles, the program focuses on comprehensive, continuous care with an emphasis on community-based learning, reflective practice, and personalized mentorship.

Training Setting

A diverse training environment spanning urban and rural Northern Ontario, with primary training sites in Sudbury and multiple community locations, offering exposure to various clinical settings including hospitals, community clinics, and Indigenous health centers.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Indigenous Healthcare
Community-Based Family Medicine
Northern Ontario Healthcare
Distributed Medical Education
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Distributed training across multiple sites
  • Financial support for travel and housing
  • Longitudinal simulation program
  • Scholarly activity opportunities
  • Wellness program
  • Indigenous and Francophone health exposure
Program Strengths
  • Strong mentorship model
  • Extensive community engagement
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Commitment to social accountability
  • Flexible training opportunities
  • High retention of graduates in Northern Ontario
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural communities
Indigenous communities
Francophone populations
Underserved populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Mental health patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are supported in scholarly activities including research, quality improvement projects, and have opportunities to participate in Resident Research Day with expert tutoring.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences North
  • Sudbury District Health Unit
  • Indigenous Health Centres
  • Francophone Health Centres
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinics
Indigenous health centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Addictions Medicine
Palliative Care
Women's Health
Sexual Health
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 (Family Medicine Professional Choices) assessment
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • 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 weeksSudbury
Family Medicine Rural8 weeksVarious rural sites
Internal Medicine4 weeksHealth Sciences North
Emergency Medicine4 weeksHealth Sciences North
Obstetrics/Women's Health4 weeksVarious sites
Mental Health4 weeksMental health facilities
Pediatrics4 weeksPediatric units
Electives8 weeksVaries

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine16 weeksSudbury
Family Medicine Rural8 weeksVarious rural sites
CARE Selective4 weeksCommunity sites
Internal Medicine4 weeksHealth Sciences North
Emergency Medicine4 weeksHealth Sciences North
Obstetrics/Women's Health4 weeksVarious sites
Surgical Selective4 weeksSurgical units
Electives8 weeksVaries
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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.