Is physiatry right for me?

This is a great question that you should ask yourself prior to your interview. If you have a strong interest in neurology, orthopedics and musculoskeletal medicine, and very much enjoy working in collaboration with others to maximize patients’ function and quality of life, this might be the right area of medicine for you.

How many residency positions do you have this year?

We have two (2) residency positions for the 2023 CaRMS match. As of July 2022 we will have 6 residents across all years of training, plus the possibility of one or two fellows.

What is it like to live in London, Ontario?

It’s awesome! Although many factors go into whether someone feels at home in any city, the combination of the vibrant medical community, ease of travel, fantastic cultural festivals, beautiful scenery and a very good cost of living, make London an excellent place to live and learn during residency. Check out London Tourism for more details.

Do you actually read my CaRMS application, personal statement and reference letters?

Yes, we actually read your application. Thank you in advance for all your hard work. Please read through each section and ensure your application is complete as we will use it during our selection process.

I have a question that isn't answered on the site. Who do I contact?

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Western University - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - London

Q: What can I expect during my interview?

Our faculty and residents look forward to CaRMS time each year! It’s our opportunity to meet all of you and come together to highlight some of the things that make our program truly special. You will have an opportunity to tour Parkwood Institute and meet the residents, faculty and staff (2023 will be virtual). I know interviews can be stressful, but I hope your visit to London will be informative and enjoyable. See the INTERVIEW section/tab for more details.

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Western University – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – London

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Dr. Steven Macaluso

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Deb McLaughlin

Program Administrator

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Program Highlights

Western has a well respected residency program with a consistent history of graduating residents who are well prepared for the Royal College and EMG exams, and who are desirable candidates for competitive fellowships and academic positions.

Excellent resident to faculty ratio with an engaged, education focused faculty

Interdisciplinary collaborative care between Physiatry and other specialties (Orthopedics, Plastics, Neurology, etc) providing unique educational experiences for our residents.

Large, academic, medical community with a full complement of medical services to allow for a comprehensive residency education without need for travel to other centres.

The city of London provides an excellent setting for resident education, with a combination of beautiful parks and bike trails, excellent cost of living, and a vibrant community with world class concerts, festivals, and dining.

General Information

Thank you for your interest in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Western University) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program. Our program welcomes all interested applicants to read through the application information carefully and contact us if you have additional questions. Please ensure your applications are completed by the due date specified by the CaRMS website, so that we can review and send out interview requests in a timely fashion.

Salary Information

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for Western University - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - London.

Ontario
	Current – retroactive to July 1st,  2020	Effective July 1st, 2021	Effective July 1st, 2022
PGY1	$61,001.70	$61,611.71	$62,227.83
PGY2	$66,981.33	$67,651.14	$68,327.66
PGY3	$71,936.66	$72,656.03	$73,382.59
PGY4	$77,936.69	$78,716.06	$79,503.22
PGY5	$82,868.69	$83,697.38	$84,534.35
PGY6	$87,577.18	$88,452.95	$89,337.48
PGY7	$90,939.59	$91,848.99	$92,767.48
PGY8	$95,948.56	$96,908.04	$97,877.12
PGY9	$100,957.54	$101,967.11	$102,986.79


Professional Leave	7 working days/year Additional time off provided for writing any CND or US certification exam, leave includes the exam date and reasonable travel time to and from the exam site. Additional RCPSC & CFPC Certification Examination Prep Time Subject to operational requirements and at the request of a resident, a resident will not be scheduled for call duties for a period up to fourteen days prior to a CFPC or RCPSC certification exam. Subject to operational requirements and at the request of a resident, a resident will be granted up to seven consecutive days off during one of the four weeks preceding a CFPC or RCPSC certification exam.
Annual Vacation	4 weeks
Meal Allowance	No
Frequency of Calls	1 in 4 In-hospital, 1 in 3 home
Pregnancy Leave	17 weeks
Parental Leave	35 weeks, 37 weeks if resident did not take pregnancy leave
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan	Top-up to 84% 27 weeks for women who take pregnancy and parental leave; 12 weeks for parents on stand-alone parental leave.
Provincial Health Insurance	Yes
Extended Health Insurance	Yes
Provincial Dues (% of salary)	1.3%
Dental Plan	85% paid for eligible expenses
CMPA Dues Paid	Under current arrangements, residents are rebated by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for dues in excess of $300.
Long-Term Disability Insurance	Yes – 70% of salary, non-taxable.
Statutory and Floating Holidays	2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits; 10 stat days plus 1 personal floater. Residents are entitled to at least 5 consecutive days off over the Christmas or New Year period, which accounts for 3 statutory holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day), and 2 weekend days.
Life Insurance	Yes, 2x salary
Salary and Benefit Continuance	A resident that can’t work due to illness or injury will have salary and benefits maintained for 6 months or until end of appointment (whichever occurs first)
Call Stipend	Regular: $127.60 in-hospital; $63.80 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services. Weekend premium: $140.36 in-hospital; $70.18 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services.

Updated July 16, 2021

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London

London is a Canadian city in southwestern Ontario, just north of Lake Erie and the U.S. border. It’s home to the University of Western Ontario. Among the city’s range of museums are Museum London, a showcase for regional art and historical artefacts, and the interactive Children’s Museum. The city centre features numerous parks and greenways along the Thames River.

Resident Experience

Lauren Cormier

PGY-3 as of July 2022

Western has so many fantastic things about it! I think a strength of our program is the supportive community both from faculty and co-residents. There is flexibility in the program to make the most of your residency. I feel that the program sets you up for success not only for exams but for real life. You are never alone in this program there is always someone available to help you through the process. The Faculty are incredibly supportive and although we have an official mentorship program everyone is more than happy to help out and provide guidance or research opportunities.

The best part of being a resident is the support. We spend most of our first two years off service but I still feel connected to the PMR group. Our admin is fantastic at coordinating with other programs to make the most out of our rotations. If you run into any problems you don’t feel abandoned and the program does it’s best to fix things right away and not just for the next person rotating through. Our program is very protective of its residents and ensures PARO rules are followed both on and off service.

I enjoy competing in equestrian sports and I’m able to go ride 3-4 times a week while still getting enough time to sleep and study. The program gives you protected time to study and learn either individually or with the group. Some of the other residents enjoy running and cycling in the summer and it’s their main way of getting to and from work. London is a great place to live and there are trails that connect all the hospitals so it is easy and safe to bike/run to work.

We have a fantastic resident group that meets on a regular basis (every 1-2months) to socialize and have fun. Covid has made things different but we still had virtual games night/murder mystery games and a movie night. We have even teamed up with other smaller programs like Geriatrics to host virtual social events. The program has funding available specifically for group wellness which opens up more activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our faculty and residents look forward to CaRMS time each year! It’s our opportunity to meet all of you and come together to highlight some of the things that make our program truly special. You will have an opportunity to tour Parkwood Institute and meet the residents, faculty and staff (2023 will be virtual). I know interviews can be stressful, but I hope your visit to London will be informative and enjoyable. See the INTERVIEW section/tab for more details.

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