The University of Ottawa offers 72 specialty and subspecialty programs that lead to certification from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada, or from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Additionally, we offer five Area of Focused Competence (AFC) programs.
Postgraduate Medical Education
Welcome to the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program at the University of Ottawa.
At PGME, we’re committed to fostering growth and development of our trainees while advancing excellence in patient care. Our world-class training programs are designed to provide innovative clinical experiences, underpinned by evidence-based educational strategies. We develop well-rounded, resilient and highly competent health-care professionals who go on to become medical leaders and community experts.
We prioritize offering an exceptional learning and teaching environment for both trainees and educators. Our dedicated, world-renowned experts provide high-quality competency-based medical education that’s continually evolving. Trainees are vital members of our patient care teams, and we take immense pride in the outstanding care they provide.
Training programs
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Residents and fellows
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Contact us / Services
The PGME Team
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
Roger Guindon Hall
451 Smyth Road, Room 2024
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-562-5800 ext. 1285
Hours of operation
October to June
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
July to September
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Shuttle Bus
The shuttle bus is a bus service offered by the university. It offers transport from Roger Guidon hall to main campus. You can find the service hours under the "Service" section in the "shuttle schedule" tab.