NOSM University

Program Highlights

Type of curriculum:

Block-based curriculum. Each resident will spend significant time in the community practice of preceptors. Residents participate in all aspects of the practice, including continuous care to their own patients within the practice and participation in the care of all in-­hospital patients within the practice whenever possible.  Participation in the care of the practice’s patients in multiple environments including the hospital, patients' homes and other scenarios is encouraged.[1]

Sample curriculum schedule:

PGY1 Duration PGY2 Duration
FM 16 weeks FM 16 weeks
FM Rural 8 weeks FM Rural 8 weeks
Internal Med 4 weeks Internal Med 4 weeks
EM 4 weeks EM 4 weeks
OB/GYN 4 weeks OB/GYN 4 weeks
Mental Health 4 weeks Surgical Selective 4 weeks
Pediatrics 4 weeks Pediatrics 4 weeks
Electives 8 weeks Electives 8 weeks

Note:  Family physicians (preceptors) who do not do hospital rounds – residents are required to do up to four (4) additional weeks of Internal Medicine/Hospitalist medicine.[1]

Unique features:

Blended hospital­-based and community-based training with first call coverage in most disciplines. Opportunities exist to undertake either Family Medicine or other learning experiences in the French language. 

Scholarly activities:

A number of scholarly activities are planned within the program[1]:

• Research and/or quality improvement (QI), supported by a tutor

• Ongoing didactic and small group sessions focused on Evidence-Based Medicine, Research and Quality Improvement

• Resident Research Day

Course funding:

Provides financial support for ACLS and NRP.  Also provided with some financial support through the Resident Reimbursement Fund (RRF) to attend other courses or conferences such as Family Medicine Forum (FMF) and Society of Rural Physicians Rural and Remote Medicine Conference (SRPC).[1]

Financial support for resident travel to and from core clinical placements away from the home base and all mandatory educational activities at non home base locations. Housing support for core rotations away from home base and primary residence for up to 6 months per academic year.[1]

Community Highlights

Recreation:

On the shores of Lake Nipissing, watersports abound, paddling on the Mattawa River, abundant trails, mountain biking trails, Widdifield Forest National Park, Laurentian Ski Hill, and the Nordic Ski Club.[5]

Cultural notes:

Large Franco-Ontario and First Nations populations. The Capitol Theatre is a thriving arts and performance centre.[5]

Cost of living:

Average monthly cost of living for one person in North Bay including rent is $2817.[6]