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Sudbury - Psychiatry
NOSM University's Psychiatry Program is a single, integrated program distributed across four primary sites: North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay. The program is dedicated to training future psychiatrists who are well-prepared to serve in underserved, rural, and remote communities, with learners gaining valuable experience working with vulnerable populations facing acute and complex mental health needs.
- Program ID
- 29500
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 5, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Design (CBD) using competency rather than time as the framework for progression, with frequent formative assessments, workplace-based learning, and a focus on continuous improvement through resident feedback.
Training Setting
A distributed training environment across four Northern Ontario sites: North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay, with residents establishing a home base in their matched community and potential rotations across multiple sites.
- Distributed training model across four sites
- Competency-Based Design (CBD) curriculum
- Longitudinal research curriculum
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Financial support for resident travel
- Housing support for core rotations
- Research project requirement
- Academic half-days/full academic days
- Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)
- Unique distributed training model
- Strong mentorship between faculty and residents
- Comprehensive clinical experience
- Social accountability focus
- Exposure to diverse clinical settings
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Strong support for resident development
Residents are expected to complete a research project, with support from a dedicated Research Coordinator, clearly defined research milestones, and opportunities to present at the annual Resident Research Day.
- Health Sciences North (Sudbury)
- North Bay Regional Health Centre
- Sault Area Hospital
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- CV review
- Academic record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Interview performance
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-3 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.