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Thunder Bay - Obstetrics and Gynecology

NOSM UniversityThunder Bay, Ontario
Obstetrics and Gynecology
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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This is a newly accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at NOSM University, launching in July 2026. The program offers an innovative, supportive training experience rooted in social accountability, providing residents with unique opportunities to shape a new residency environment while gaining comprehensive hands-on experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and subspecialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30911
Quota
2 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
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on experience, social accountability, and learner-centered training.

Training Setting

Primarily based in Thunder Bay, with opportunities for rotations in other Northern Ontario learning centers like Sudbury, and select rotations in Toronto.

Focus Areas
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Rural medicine
Northern Ontario healthcare
Subspecialty training
Special Features
  • Close mentorship
  • Strong faculty engagement
  • Distributed rural residency
  • Partnership with University of Toronto for subspecialty training
  • Travel and accommodation support for residents
Program Strengths
  • Newly accredited program with opportunity for resident input
  • Comprehensive training across diverse clinical settings
  • Strong focus on northern and rural healthcare
  • Early surgical procedure exposure
Patient Populations
Northern Ontario communities
Rural and remote populations
First Nations patients
Research Opportunities

Includes dedicated scholarly project rotations in PGY1-2 and PGY3-5

Teaching Hospitals
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • University of Toronto affiliated hospitals
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Rural clinical settings
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Surgical foundations program
Subspecialty exposure
Rural medicine training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CASPer assessment
  • Personal letter review
  • CV review
  • Reference letters
  • 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

Transition to Discipline (TTD)
Transition to Residency (PDF)
Core OBGYN (TTD)
Foundations of Discipline (FOD)

PGY-2 Rotations

Ambulatory Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FOD)
Core OBGYN (FOD)
Family Planning
General Surgery

PGY-3 Rotations

Chief Resident (COD)
Gynaecologic Oncology
Lower Genital Tract Diseases (LGTD)

PGY-4 Rotations

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (COD)
Ambulatory OBGYN (COD)

PGY-5 Rotations

Chief Resident (TTP)
Transition to Practice (TTP)
Longitudinal Ambulatory Clinical Experience (LACE)
Selective
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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.