University of Ottawa - Internal Medicine - Ottawa

Q: Do Ottawa IM residents receive ultrasound training?

Yes, point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) training is an integral part of our core curriculum. Residents get PoCUS teaching as early as the R1 year with hands on practice at the Skills and Simulation Centre. Residents have the opportunity to learn and showcase their PoCUS skills at the annual Sonowars which is a daylong event with workshops and intra-disciplinary ultrasound competition.

Q: What does an R1’s rotation schedule typically look like?

During the R1 year, internal medicine residents will complete 5 CTU medicine blocks. Early critical care experience is offered, and residents will complete one ICU rotation during R1. Residents also complete two blocks of cardiology in their R1 year. The remaining 5 blocks are filled by subspecialty rotations, for example, endocrinology, respirology, nephrology, and many others that you can choose from!

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University of Ottawa – Internal Medicine – Ottawa

Internal Medicine

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Dr. Loree Boyle

Program Director

Rachel Glennie

Program Administrator

Application Details

Canadian Medical Graduates

22 Available Spots

International Medical Graduates

6 Available Spots

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Program Highlights

Opportunity to train in a bilingual environment at both The Ottawa Hospital and L’Hôpital Montfort, a francophone community hospital that is recognized as the only francophone university hospital in Ontario.

Exposure to critical care experience early in your training as a PGY1 with great support.

Supportive Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) training atmosphere with mentorship and guidance from CBME coaches who help develop personalized learning goals.

Exposure to world renowned clinician scientists and opportunity to take part in the Research Plus program, a pipeline research focused program intended to assist you in developing your research aptitude during residency.

Resident centered program where residents drive innovation and learning by playing an integral role in curriculum design and delivery tailored to resident needs.

Strong online learning curriculum including NEJM Knowledge Plus.

In the age of COVID, strong virtual learning platform, including lunchtime teaching, review of landmark trials, radiology rounds, and flexible in-person sessions.

Plenty of leadership opportunities available to stay engaged in the program including CBME representatives, academic half-day representatives, CTU task-force and more!

Our program (both sites) has an exceptionally supportive environment with great clinicians, mentors, teachers, and researchers.

Ottawa is big city with a hometown feel where culture and diversity is celebrated.

Ottawa is a nature lover’s paradise filled with nature trails and scenic beauty. The city offers plenty of year-round activities from biking and hiking in the spring/summer/fall seasons to skiing and skating in the winter.

In addition to activities, Ottawa makes our cold Canadian winter fun with festivities including Winterlude and skating on the Rideau canal, Canada’s largest outdoor skating rink. Last winter, during Winterlude, our IM resident team took part in the World Ice Dragon Boat Race which speaks to our comradery and friendship.

Opportunity to learn/practice French skills in the city, and teaching courses offered by the University of Ottawa medical school.

Plenty of amazing multicultural restaurants and coffee shops in the downtown and surrounding area — a wonderful city for all food enthusiasts!

General Information

All candidates must meet the Ontario criteria of eligibility.

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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 University of Ottawa - Internal Medicine - Ottawa.

Ontario
	Effective October 4th, 2023
PGY1	$67,044.99
PGY2	$72,804.48
PGY3	$78,190.61
PGY4	$84,712.26
PGY5	$90,073.03
PGY6	$95,190.86
PGY7	$99,836.15
PGY8	$105,844.41
PGY9	$109,734.47


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 October 4, 2023

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Ottawa

Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Sitting on the Ottawa River, it has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter.

Resident Experience

Annie, Jennifer, and Charlenn

Annie: PGY3 Jennifer: I am current in my third year. Charlenn: PGY3

Annie: The quality of the training, exposure to in-house medicine subspecialties, and no limit to being able to do what you are passionate about. Our unique training location at a big academic site in eastern Ontario means that we see a large volume of patients with a great variety of disease processes. Within the University of Ottawa umbrella, we are able to rotate through a wide variety of subspecialty services locally, which allows us to fully explore our subspecialty interests and attain our educational goals. In addition, we have world-class researchers who are eager to mentor budding researchers and the program is very supportive of QI projects, community outreach, and advocacy. If you have an idea, you will find someone here in Ottawa who is ready and eager to collaborate with you! Jennifer: The people are definitely what make the program. We spend a lot of time together at work and have a great group of residents and staff. Everyone is always looking out for each other, and I’ve been able to find so many incredible mentors. Charlenn: The IM staff are helpful and approachable. The hospital as a whole is known for its collegiality. Secondly, the PD always has your back. Thirdly, my co-residents are like another family to me.

Annie: The camaraderie! We are a close-knit group of residents who support each other both on and off the wards. Residency is incredibly rewarding, but it can feel like a long and arduous journey at times. It makes it that much easier to have a great group of friends and colleagues to share the experience with. Jennifer: The program is incredibly supportive in helping you reach your own personal career goals. Whether I’m looking to tailor my schedule to best fit my learning needs, or trying to find research opportunities, the program always works with me to achieve those goals. Charlenn: There is a good balance between independence and supervision. The medium sized program allows you to get to know all your co residents but also big enough for find your “core” group within the larger context. The PD and Program Admin will text me back on a weekend! The yearly resident retreat is such a bonding experience and sets the tone for the rest of the year.

Annie: We have a very strong sense of community within the program, not only amongst the residents ourselves, but also by our program administration and leadership. They have an “open-door policy” and are easily approachable, responsive to feedback, and go above and beyond to look after us. Jennifer: It’s an incredibly close knit and supportive community. The residents are always getting together outside of work and going for dinners, hikes and other activities around our beautiful city. Our program administrators are also the best and there’s an open-door policy if you ever need to chat or debrief. It really feels like a family. Charlenn: Its amazing! You feel connected to your co residents, staff and program administration! The program admin is in a sense like another caring parent to me!

Annie: Ottawa is an incredible city to live in. It has all the benefits of being a big city while still feeling cozy and close to nature. Many of us take advantage of this proximity to nature to go for a long bike ride, rafting, hiking, skiing, and skating. Within the city itself, there are many amazing restaurants and plenty of sights to see. There is something for everyone in Ottawa! Jennifer: Ottawa is a beautiful city with so much to do. I love to spend my time-off exploring our beautiful parks and hiking trails and trying all the different restaurants. The food scene in Ottawa is definitely underrated! Charlenn: Having moved to Ottawa and not knowing anyone I have found a great group of friends within my program and residents outside of my program. I enjoy cycling, travelling and reading! Ottawa always has something to do with great hiking, cycling, festivals and restaurants.

Annie: In addition to the already strong sense of community within the program, our program is always looking for ways to be even better than it already is. As part of that drive, we have a resident-led Wellness Committee which has implemented initiatives such as a “Resuscitation Cupboard” full of snacks for those late-night munchies, regular small group Reflection Rounds to debrief with IM residents across the different PGY cohorts, Wellness Half-Days where we have protected (lecture-free!) time to look after ourselves, and regular social events like beach days and pub nights. Jennifer: The program is very supportive of resident wellness. We have a wellness committee that plans events focused on wellbeing and fostering collegiality, and also helps to address any issues that affect resident wellness. There is also a hospital-wide peer support program that many of our residents are part of. Charlenn: As mentioned, the program consists of residents that really care for each other and their well being. We check in on each other and make efforts to hangout. The program assists this by encouraging such get togethers as well as supporting a wellness committee that helps to organize more events and initiatives.

Annie: Too many to choose just one. I cannot wait to celebrate the success of my co-residents in our upcoming Medicine Subspecialty Match and I am super excited for our annual Resident Retreat and Christmas Grand Rounds! Jennifer: To seeing where all of my amazing co-residents match for their subspecialty training! Charlenn: I will hopefully be doing my respirology sub-specialty training! I look forward to counting to grow in my knowledge and experience. I know that once I am finished my fellowship, my core IM program will be proud and see me as a new staff, even though at one point I was a little R1.

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