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Thunder Bay - Urology
The NOSM University Urology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on competence by design (CBD) model. Located in Thunder Bay, the program provides unique opportunities for residents to train in Northern Ontario, with exposure to diverse patient populations and specialized rotations through partnerships with the University of Toronto.
- Program ID
- 29451
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 24, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competence by Design (CBD) model of training, with a focus on hands-on learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive exposure to urology across diverse clinical settings.
Training Setting
Primary training site is Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), with specialized rotations in Toronto. Residents also participate in regional outreach to communities like Kenora, Dryden, and Fort Frances.
- Early surgical skill training
- 24-hour in-hospital access to full body cadavers
- Distributed medical education model
- Inter-institutional training with University of Toronto
- Regional outreach experiences
- Funding for research and professional development
- Financial support for travel to clinical placements
- Unique distributed medical education model
- Strong focus on rural and northern healthcare
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Exposure to diverse patient populations
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Dedicated research blocks in PGY2, PGY3, and PGY4, with funding and expert guidance available for research projects.
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- University of Toronto hospitals
Interview Dates
- Sunday, February 10, 2026
- February 7, 2026
- February 8, 2026
- February 10, 2026
- CV and academic background
- Elective experiences
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- 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-4 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.