Program Overview

Program Overview

The Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine's Family Medicine Residency Program received accreditation from the College of Family Physicians of Canada in October 2024. This program aims to train family physicians who are patient-centered, professional, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Program Details

• Faculty: School of Medicine
• Program Format: Full Time, 2 years
• Program Director: Dr. Jobin Varughese
• Board Eligibility: Family Medicine CFPC
• Accreditation: CFPC (October 2024)
• Application Deadline: 27 November 2025 at 12:00 (noon) ET

Curriculum

The program's curriculum is comprehensive and competency-based, covering diverse areas including equity, diversity, and inclusion in medical care, research strategies, communication skills, and patient safety. A unique feature of the program is the LEARN Time program, which offers individualized time, space, and resources for residents to focus on areas of specialized interest.

Training Sites

Residents will train in a supportive environment with access to multiple major training sites, including:

• William Osler Health System
• Trillium Health Partners
• Headwaters Health Care Centre
• Halton Healthcare
• Peel Region
• ErinoakKids
• Michael Garron Hospital Residency training will leverage a distributed model, which may include training at any of these sites for learning in environments that include community and clinical settings, urban and rural environments, and inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet both the basic criteria and the Ontario-specific criteria in order to apply to the Family Medicine program. International medical graduates (IMGs) are eligible to apply provided they meet all relevant criteria.

Application Process

Applications to the Family Medicine program are only accepted through CaRMS. All applicants will be notified through CaRMS Online, and TMU will send email invitations directly to applicants selected for an interview. Three Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters are required with the application.

Program Outcomes

Residents who complete TMU's Family Medicine program will be eligible to complete the CFPC Certification Examination in Family Medicine.

Travel Requirements

Travel to various locations will be required, and access to a personal vehicle will be beneficial. However, anyone with access to a reliable means of transportation is also encouraged to consider this program.

Sample Rotation Schedule

The program includes rotations in:

PGY-1

• 16 weeks: Family Medicine
• 8 weeks: Pediatrics
• 8 weeks: General Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine Extracurricular
• 6 weeks: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• 6 weeks: Mental Health & Addiction Medicine
• 4 weeks: Emergency Medicine 1

PGY-2

• 16 weeks: Family Medicine
• 8 weeks: Electives
• 4 weeks: Emergency Medicine 2
• 4 weeks: Care of the Elderly/Palliative Care
• 4 weeks: Family Medicine Extracurricular
• 8 weeks: Rural Medicine / Indigenous Care
• 8 weeks: Selectives (Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Outpatient Specialty Clinics)

Learner Support & Resources

Residents will have access to a quick guide to essential support services, key information, and answers to common questions for TMU School of Medicine learners.