NOSM University

Program Highlights

Type of curriculum:

Blend of block and mini-block experiences. Residents are paired with two physicians for each year of the program tailored to your interests. Mini rotations or traditional blocks in some areas are done with specialists.

Sample curriculum schedule:

PGY1 Duration PGY2 Duration
FM 16 weeks FM 15 weeks
FM Rural 8 weeks FM Rural 4 weeks
Internal Med 4 weeks Internal Med 6 weeks
EM 4 weeks EM 4 weeks
OB/GYN 2 weeks Psychiatry 2 weeks
Mental Health 2 weeks OB/GYN 3 weeks
Pediatrics 4 weeks Urology 1 week
Addictions 2 weeks General Surgery 2 weeks
Geriatrics 2 weeks ENT 1 week
Electives 8 weeks Geriatrics 2 weeks
Electives 12 weeks

Unique features:

Learners will work with their preceptors in various environments such as family medicine clinics, Operating Rooms, Emergency Departments, minor procedures clinics, delivery rooms, stroke clinics, the Addictions Medicine Unit, hospice, and more. Exposure to special interests can be accommodated outside of rotations throughout the year.

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:

Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, skating loop in Hollinger Park, camping, multiple hiking trails through conservation areas, Nordic skiing.[4]

Cultural notes:

50% of the population is fluently bilingual (French/English); 8% of population is First Nations.[4]

Cost of living:

Average monthly cost of living including rent in Timmins is $2631.[5]