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Thunder Bay - Pediatrics

NOSM UniversityThunder Bay, Ontario
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

This four-year pediatric residency program offers a unique training experience across northern Ontario and Ottawa, providing residents with extensive opportunities to develop comprehensive clinical skills. Residents will train in both community and tertiary care settings, gaining hands-on experience in diverse clinical environments with a focus on generalist pediatric practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29639
Quota
1 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 a focus on progressive independence, hands-on clinical experience, and developing skills to practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple northern Ontario sites (Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie) and at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, providing a diverse and comprehensive clinical learning environment.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Social Pediatrics
Rural Medicine
Northern Healthcare
Community Pediatrics
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Distributed medical training across multiple sites
  • Hands-on learning in northern and urban settings
  • Social advocacy training
  • Research project requirement
  • Financial support for travel and housing
  • Telemedicine facilities
  • Simulation training
Program Strengths
  • Unique distributed medical training model
  • Strong focus on generalist pediatric skills
  • Comprehensive exposure to diverse clinical settings
  • Commitment to social accountability
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Excellent preparation for rural and community practice
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients in northern Ontario
Rural and remote community patients
Indigenous community patients
Acute and chronic pediatric cases
Neonatal patients
Research Opportunities

All residents are expected to complete a scholarly project with support from NOSM University and Ottawa resources.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Health Sciences North (Sudbury)
  • North Bay Regional Health Centre
  • Sault Area Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Regional referral center
Tertiary care center
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Social Pediatrics
Advocacy Training
Rural Medicine Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Resume
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Elective experiences
  • 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

Northern Consulting Pediatrics7 blocksNorthern sites
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatrics Wards JR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Perinates1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine JR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric General Surgery1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-2 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics5 blocksNorthern sites
Social Pediatrics1 blockSioux Lookout
Subspecialty3 blocksCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Perinates1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Surgical Subspecialty Outpatient/Research1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Night Float1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-3 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics5 blocksNorthern sites
Child Maltreatment1 blockNorthern sites
Opposite Site Rotation1 blockFlexible
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
NICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatrics Wards SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Pediatric Emergency Medicine SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Research & Night Float1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective1 blockFlexible

PGY-4 Rotations

Northern Consulting Pediatrics6 blocksNorthern sites
Subspecialty1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Night Float SR1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
PICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
NICU1 blockCHEO/Ottawa
Elective4 blocksFlexible
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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.