Passionate about health equity?  Plan to work in lower-resource or northern, rural, or remote public health contexts?  Train at the first medical school in Canada with an explicit social accountability mandate.  

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Public Health and Preventive Medicine (NOSM PHPM) program prepares physicians to practice full-scope public health and preventive medicine in northern, rural, remote, and global contexts.  Our residents train at sites across Northern Ontario, as well as sites outside Northern Ontario that offer experiences relevant to NOSM’s social accountability mandate.  Our program offers residents a supportive environment to create sustainable improvements in health outcomes.  Program highlights include:

• Outstanding program coordination and wellness support
• Excellent examination preparation
• Diverse, compassionate resident colleagues
• Social accountability and health equity focus
• Easy access to urban amenities and outdoor activities across beautiful Northern Ontario

Interested in joining our program?  We would love to hear from you!

Sincerely,

Dr. Emily Groot
B Arts Sc, MD, MPH, FRCPC
Program Director, Public Health and Preventive Medicine

The NOSM PHPM program prepares physicians to practice full-scope public health and preventive medicine in northern, rural, remote, and global contexts.  Our residents train at sites across Northern Ontario, as well as sites outside Northern Ontario that offer experiences relevant to NOSM’s social accountability mandate.  The NOSM PHPM program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates all of the CanMEDS roles, while explicitly focusing on the knowledge and skills required to practice in northern, rural, and remote contexts.

Key components of the five-year NOSM PHPM residency program include:

• Weekly academic half-days, regular academic full-days, and biannual program retreats
• A minimum of 12 months of clinical training
• A minimum of 2 semesters of academic training
• A minimum of 18 months of public health and preventive medicine training
• A scholarly project

During their training, NOSM PHPM residents have the opportunity to complete Masters-level training, certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Please visit our website for more information.

Where can I find out more about the NOSM PHPM program?

Consider attending a NOSM PHPM Virtual Info Session.  Visit our website for more information and let us know if you have any questions.

Can NOSM PHPM residents obtain certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada?

Yes!  NOSM PHPM residents can choose to complete 24 months of clinical training with the NOSM Family Medicine Residency program, leading to certification with the College of Family Physicians.  Alternatively, residents may choose to complete 12 months of basic clinical training.

Where do NOSM PHPM residents complete their academic training?

Most residents choose to complete a Master of Public Health during their training.  Residents work closely with the program director to select a Canadian or international university program that meets their interests and the Royal College requirements.  Residents with previous academic training may be credited, resulting in additional elective time or a reduction in training time.

Can I complete a public health elective with NOSM to learn more about public health in Northern Ontario?

Yes!  NOSM offers high-quality rural, remote, small urban and tertiary centre clinical learning opportunities in Northern Ontario.  Please visit the Northern Electives Program (NEP) website for more information.

Where can I find out more about the specialty of PHPM?

Please visit the Public Health Physicians of Canada website for more information.