September 8, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time for Category 2 and Clinician Scholar applications, 2027-28 academic year, starting July 1, 2027
Who can apply
Currently enrolled second-year (PGY-2) residents in a family medicine residency at a Canadian university at the application deadline, who start PGY-3 within 12 months. Applicants may apply only once. Re-entry candidates apply through the Ontario Ministry of Health.
International medical graduates
Not stated on the school’s page.
Funding
Differs by offering: see each row below.
How to apply
Differs by offering: see each row below.
Start dates
2027-28 academic year, starting July 1, 2027
Accreditation
Category 2
These apply to every offering below unless its row says otherwise.
Offerings 10
Enhanced skills offerings you apply for at University of Ottawa
Program
Length
Positions
Applications
Differs from the above
Clinician ScholarCategory 1, not in CaRMS · Clinician scholar, research and education
Length12 months full-time, or 24 months part-time
Positions1 to 2 positions
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
Who can apply:Residents and re-entry candidates, for a funded third-year (PGY-3) option
Funding:Full-time: a stipend equal to the PGY-3 stipend (70% research, 30% clinical). Part-time: 50% of the PGY-3 stipend. Re-entry candidates can apply for similar payment through the Ontario Ministry of Health.
How to apply:Submit the application form and supporting documents to the PGY-3 program coordinator before the deadline (the same package as Category 2). The page also says to ask the program director about applying.
Accreditation:Category 1 (Clinician Scholar), not matched through CaRMS
Enhanced Maternity SkillsCategory 2 · Obstetrics, maternity and newborn care
Length6 months in the program table; the program page says four to six months
Positions2 to 3 positions
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
Funding:Paid at the PGY-3 stipend level, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Ministry funding is allocated by training year, July to June.
How to apply:Submit the application form, a letter of intent, a CV, three reference letters with the general questionnaire, and the program director's questionnaire to the PGY-3 program coordinator
Start dates:Block rotations, typically starting in August (Block 3) or January (Block 8)
FP-Oncology (Family Practice Oncology)Category 2 · Chronic disease, pain and cancer care
Length6 months
Positions1 to 2 positions
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
Funding:Paid at the PGY-3 stipend level, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Ministry funding is allocated by training year, July to June.
How to apply:Submit the application form, a letter of intent, a CV, three reference letters with the general questionnaire, and the program director's questionnaire to the PGY-3 program coordinator
Global Health (Enhanced Skills in Global Health PGY3)Category 2 · Global, Indigenous and underserved populations
Length12 months
Positions1 position
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
Funding:Paid a PGY-3 salary funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Many elements of the program may cost the trainee extra (for example course tuition and travel). A Department Global Health Travel Bursary is mentioned, with no amount stated.
How to apply:Submit the application form, a letter of intent, a CV, three reference letters with the general questionnaire, and the program director's questionnaire to the PGY-3 program coordinator
Hospitalist Program (PGY3 Hospital Generalist; Montfort stream)Category 2 · Hospital medicine
Length12 months, or 6 months in the Montfort stream
Positions1 position
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
Funding:Paid at the PGY-3 stipend level, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Ministry funding is allocated by training year, July to June.
How to apply:Use the same application package, but submit a separate application for each stream (for example the Ottawa Hospital stream and the Montfort stream)
Women’s HealthCategory 2 · Women’s, sexual and reproductive health
Length12 months, full time
Positions1 position
ApplicationsClosed 8 Sep 2026
Differs from the above
International medical graduates:Visa-sponsored international trainees have completed the program. Trainees from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada are also welcome.
Funding:Paid at the PGY-3 stipend level, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Ministry funding is allocated by training year, July to June.
How to apply:Submit the application form, a letter of intent, a CV, three reference letters with the general questionnaire, and the program director's questionnaire to the PGY-3 program coordinator
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Enhanced Skills ProgramCategory not stated · Other focused skills
Length6 months
Positions1 position
ApplicationsNo dates published
Differs from the above
Applications, 2027–28:not stated
Who can apply:Part-time and re-entry applicants are welcome. Preference goes to family physicians with an outpatient practice and a current faculty appointment.
Funding:Re-entry applicants apply for Ontario Ministry of Health re-entry funding. Applicants without Ministry funding may still take part by paying a tuition fee (amount not stated).
How to apply:Apply through the PGY-3 application under "How To Apply" on the program page. Re-entry applicants also apply for funding through the Ontario Ministry of Health Re-Entry Program.
Start dates:not stated
Accreditation:not stated
Palliative Medicine - re-entry positions (Category 1 program, non-CaRMS entry)Practising physicians · Care of the elderly and palliative care
Length12 months (13 blocks of about four weeks each)
PositionsNot stated
ApplicationsNo single close date stated
Differs from the above
Applications, 2027–28:Application, interview and offer dates are the same as those posted on CaRMS for the Category 1 enhanced skills match
Who can apply:Re-entry candidates (practising physicians) who have completed a family medicine residency and hold an Ontario educational or independent practice licence. Direct entry from PGY-2 must go through CaRMS.
Funding:The program may have funding for re-entry positions. There would be no return of service requirement for these positions.
How to apply:Send a letter of intent, CV and three letters of reference (one from the most recent residency program director if the applicant graduated within 5 years). Referees send their letters directly to the program.
Start dates:not stated
Accreditation:Category 1: accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
Care of the Elderly - re-entry candidates (Category 1 program, non-CaRMS entry)Practising physicians · Care of the elderly and palliative care
Length12 months
Positions1 to 2 positions
ApplicationsNo dates published
Differs from the above
Applications, 2027–28:not stated
Who can apply:Certified in family medicine and either in the final year of residency training or already in practice
Funding:not stated
How to apply:Contact the Care of the Elderly program director about re-entry. Applications for Return of Service re-entry funding go directly to the Ontario Ministry of Health; applications sent to the Department will not be accepted.
Start dates:not stated
Accreditation:Category 1: fully accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
Ottawa also runs 7 programs in CaRMS’s FM/ES match, in 6 areas: Addiction Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice Anesthesia, Palliative Care, Sport and Exercise Medicine. You apply to those through CaRMS, on CaRMS’s dates. See Ottawa’s CaRMS FM/ES programs
From Ottawa’s own pages, checked 10 Oct 2026. Schools change dates, positions and funding through the year; confirm on Ottawa’s page before you apply.