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Thunder Bay - Internal Medicine

NOSM UniversityThunder Bay, Ontario
Internal Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

NOSM University's Internal Medicine residency program offers a comprehensive clinical curriculum with core and subspecialty rotations across Northern Ontario. The program provides residents with diverse training experiences, preparing them to become well-rounded general internists capable of practicing in various clinical settings, including urban, rural, and remote communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29910
Quota
4 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, self-directed training with progressive independence, focusing on developing competent general internists who can adapt to various healthcare settings and patient populations.

Training Setting

Two main training sites in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, with opportunities for rotations across multiple Northern Ontario communities. Residents will experience diverse clinical environments including Medical Clinical Teaching Units (MCTU), community hospitals, and rural clinics.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Rural Medicine
Northern Ontario Healthcare
Community-Based Practice
Special Features
  • Distributed medical education model
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Annual Simulation event
  • Resident Research Day
  • Ultrasound Training
  • Scholarly activity requirement
  • OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
  • Research curriculum
  • Community GIM experience
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple sites
  • Strong support for rural and northern medicine
  • High clinical responsibility with preceptor support
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Commitment to resident learning and wellness
Patient Populations
Northern Ontario communities
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Indigenous populations
Francophone communities
Research Opportunities

Residents participate in a research curriculum with dedicated research advisor, research assistant, and research librarian. One or two four-week research blocks available, with expectation of completing a scholarly project.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Health Sciences North (Sudbury)
  • North Bay Regional Health Centre
  • Sault Ste. Marie Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Procedural training
Exercise stress testing
Ambulatory ECG monitoring
Pulmonary Function Testing
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 31, 2026
  • November 3, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Elective experiences
  • Interview performance
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated interest in Internal Medicine
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

Medical Clinical Teaching Unit (MCTU)4 blocksThunder Bay and Sudbury
Cardiology2 blocksThunder Bay and Sudbury
Nephrology1 blockThunder Bay and Sudbury
Subspecialty Rotations3 blocksVarious
Foundational ICU1 blockThunder Bay and North Bay
Emergency Medicine1 blockThunder Bay and Sudbury
Geriatrics1 blockThunder Bay and Sudbury

PGY-2 Rotations

Medical Clinical Teaching Unit (MCTU)4 blocksThunder Bay and Sudbury
Critical Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit2 blocksSudbury and Thunder Bay
Community General Internal Medicine1 blockVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Medical Clinical Teaching Unit (MCTU)4 blocksThunder Bay and Sudbury
Critical Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit2 blocksSudbury and Thunder Bay
Ambulatory General Internal Medicine1 blockVarious
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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.