It is the expectation of the Enhanced Skills PGY3 programs at NOSM University that residents’ learning objectives can reasonably be completed in Northern Ontario, clinical rotations will be undertaken in Northern Ontario. If however, it is felt that there is insufficient patient volume to ensure development of a specific skill, or lack of sufficient specialty preceptor numbers in the North, residents can undertake their learning in other Ontario centers. In most instances, residents are expected to find, confirm and schedule their own rotations outside of Northern Ontario.

To be eligible for NOSM U’s Enhanced Skills Programs candidates must be either:

• Currently enrolled as a PGY2 in a Canadian Family Medicine Residency Program at the time of application. Residents must start their PGY3 within 12 months of completing their PGY2 year.

• *A physician currently practising in Canada (for a minimum of 12 consecutive months) who meets program funding eligibility requirements according to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).

*Note: Practising physicians interested in taking the program must apply separately through the MOHLTC Re-Entry Program. Additional information about the Re-Entry Program and application requirements are available on the MOHLTC Central Forms Repository.

Enhanced Skills Exam Policy for Entry

Postgraduate training appointment/entry into the NOSM U PGY3 Family Medicine Enhanced Skills program is conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of the Family Medicine Certification Exam (CFPC exam). As such, NOSM U holds the right to terminate a candidate’s postgraduate training appointment and release them from any existing contracts/obligations to the program, should this requirement not be met by the anticipated training start date.

Preference will be given to those residents with a demonstrated interest in northern or rural practice, seeking four or more months of training. In addition, residents able to describe how the Enhanced Skills training they are seeking will meet a specific community need will be given preference.

Application opening date: August 1, 2023
Application closing date: Ongoing
Interview period: November 3, 2023
Offer letters: December 13, 2023
Resident Responds By: January 10, 2024

A complete application should be submitted online and consist of:

• Personal letter
  • State the reasons for applying to the self-directed program and how these skills will benefit your career and the community where you plan to practice.
  • Outline your personal learning objectives and what experiences you will need to achieve them
  • How you will assess your learning and progress by incorporating critical self-reflection in your learning plan
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Preferred start date and schedule including rotation, preceptor, and community preferences
• Completed Program Director Reference Questionnaire from current residency program
• Two letters of reference from clinical supervisors

Apply Online Opens on Aug 1, 2023

Dr. Kathy Simpson
Self-Directed Enhanced Skills Program Director
Email: simpsonk@tbh.net

Melanie Pilon
Program Coordinator
PGY3 Enhanced Skills Programs
NOSM University – Sudbury
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
Tel:  705-662-7247
Email:  mpilon@nosm.ca