Faculty and staff celebrating at the 2026 RIO day ceremony on June 11th 2026 in a convention hall with drinks and food in the background. Faculty and staff are sitting in folding chairs while a presenter speaks at the podium on a stage with black fabric background and screen projectors. In the bottom of the screen is a table covered with a black table cloth with red award certificate sleeves displayed.

Department of Family Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Family Medicine. We are the largest of 12 clinical departments within the Faculty of Medicine, with 675 faculty members, 120 of whom are primary preceptors who teach and mentor our 185 residents (Postgraduate Year 1 to Postgraduate Year 3: PGY1 to PGY3) in our Postgraduate training programs. Our department is supported by 35 administrative staff and numerous faculty members who fill key leadership roles. Our layered learning model provides comprehensive training in both official languages and ensures the success of our students at all levels in their learning journey – from being learners in our program to becoming confident family physicians.

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Family Medicine

For five decades, the Department of Family Medicine has grown, evolved and led with purpose, shaping generations of family physicians, advancing community-based care, and championing health equity across our region and beyond. We invite you to watch our tribute to family doctors, honouring those who lead with dedication and compassion and supporting the communities they serve.

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A Tribute to Family Medicine
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For support, information about the department, or questions about our residency program, please contact us by email.

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Department of Family Medicine

600 Peter Morand Cresc. Suite 201
Ottawa, ON
K1G 5Z3
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Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.