Family Medicine
TMU’s Family Medicine residency program will train family physicians who are patient-centered, professional and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. At TMU, residents will train in a supportive environment emphasizing evidence-based medicine, continuous improvement, lifelong learning and physician wellness. Residents will learn to provide high-quality, culturally competent care, serve their communities, and ultimately to be leaders in their field.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada Residency Accreditation Committee requested additional information prior to making an accreditation decision for this program. This is an expected part of the process for new programs. The program is confident that accreditation will be granted at the next meeting of this committee on October 17th and 18th, 2024. If the program does not receive accreditation, no positions will be available in the match.
Program Info:
Faculty:
School of Medicine
Program Format:
Full Time: 2 years
Program Director:
Dr. Jobin Varughese
Board Eligibility:
Family Medicine CFPC
Accreditation:
CFPC (Pending)
Application Deadline:
November 29, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
- 6/8 Family Medicine blocks are conducted within same community teaching clinic, allowing residents to build long-term relationships with their patients
- 2/8 Family Medicine blocks are focused on experiencing managing high volume of low-acuity conditions in urgent care or walk-in clinic
- Rotations in Pediatrics, General Internal Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine and other relevant specialties
- Unique Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Non-Clinical (LEARN) Time program enables residents to tailor their learning experiences and launch their careers
Sample Rotation Schedule
PGY-1
- 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)
Foundational Curriculum
Our comprehensive, competency-based Foundational Curriculum covers diverse areas including equity, diversity and inclusion in medical care, research strategies, communication skills and patient safety. Our unique LEARN Time program also offers individualized time, space and resources for residents to focus on areas of specialized interest.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet both the basic criteria (external link) and the Ontario-specific criteria (external link) in order to apply to the Family Medicine program.
Residents who complete TMU’s Family Medicine program will be eligible to complete the CFPC Certification Examination in Family Medicine.
Residents will train at four sites with whom TMU has clinical affiliations. Family Medicine residents will also complete core rotations at community clinics.
William Osler Health System (WOHS) (external link) includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health & Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital.
Trillium Health Partners (external link) includes Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital and Queensway Health Centre.
Headwaters Health Care Centre (external link) operates an acute and complex care facility.
Halton Healthcare (external link) includes Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Additional major training sites may be added for core program rotations.
How to Apply
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.
Note that three Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters are required with your application.
Program descriptions for Canadian Medical Graduates (CMGs) and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are linked below.