Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital - Orillia

As a resident in Orillia, you will be immersed in a collaborative and community-focused healthcare environment that emphasizes the integration of care and education. You will be part of the Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU), which is affiliated with both the Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) and the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT). These partnerships support a comprehensive, team-based approach to patient care and medical training.

Education and care are deeply integrated throughout the Orillia community. Through partnerships with local clinics, community organizations, and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, you will engage in a variety of initiatives that connect primary care with hospital services and community outreach. These experiences include chronic disease management, mental health support, preventative care, and more—reflecting the diverse needs of the population you serve.

Residents are actively involved in the care of their patients and participate in a shared call schedule. This includes responsibilities such as home visits and obstetrical deliveries when needed, ensuring continuity of care and hands-on learning in real-world settings.

Your training is further enriched by a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient experiences. Rotations at the hospital, community placements, and specialty clinics provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares you for independent practice in both urban and rural settings.

In Orillia, your residency offers a rich and diverse clinical experience that goes far beyond continuous Family Medicine. You’ll rotate through a wide range of specialties including Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Women’s Health, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Indigenous Health and Social Accountability, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospitalist Medicine.

Type of curriculum: Horizontal.

Curriculum Overview

Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1)
A foundational year designed to build core clinical competencies across a broad spectrum of disciplines. 

Rotations (1 block each unless otherwise noted):

• Family Medicine Foundations
• Internal Medicine
• Hospitalist Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics/Women's Health
• Mental Health
• Indigenous Health and Social Accountability
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency Medicine (2 blocks)
• Electives (2 blocks)

Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2)
A year focused on consolidating clinical skills, exploring areas of interest, and preparing for independent practice. 

Rotations (1 block each unless otherwise noted):

• Internal Medicine
• Hospitalist Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics/Women's Health
• Care of the Elderly
• Palliative Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Selective
• Electives (3 blocks)

Unique Program Features

• Practice Management Curriculum: Equips residents with essential skills in billing, clinic operations, and business aspects of practice.
• Teaching Residents to Teach: Formal training in medical education and peer teaching.
• Resident Mini-Practice: Residents manage their own patient panels, fostering continuity of care and autonomy.
• Robust Acute Care Exposure: Multiple rotations in Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine ensure strong acute care proficiency.

Research and Quality Improvement

• Academic Project Requirement: Residents complete a scholarly project under faculty supervision.
• Formal Quality Improvement (QI) Curriculum: Structured training in QI methodology with opportunities for practical application.