Toronto Metropolitan University - General Internal Medicine - Peel & Surrounding Communities
2027 Fall Subspecialty Residency Match - first iteration
Competitive Stream for All
Last approved on July 15, 2026
Summary of changesAccreditation status : Accredited
Provincial Criteria
150 Central Park Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 2T9
TMU General Internal Medicine Program
TMU Postgraduate Medical Education
TMU School of Medicine Website
Program Contacts
Important Information
Accreditation Status: Accredited
The TMU General Internal Medicine Residency Program received accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
This program is a two-year residency program. The program is based primarily at the William Osler Health System's three clinical sites (Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, and Etobicoke General Hospital) and Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital). Additional rotations will occur at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Halton Healthcare and future TMU affiliates.
Virtual Information Session
The TMU General Internal Medicine Program invites you to attend our upcoming Virtual Information Session to learn more about the Program and have any questions that you may have answered by the Program Director, Dr. Jessica Thom and current resident(s)!
The info session will be approximately 45-60 minutes and will be held on the following date:
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET - Click here to register
Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Eligibility Criteria
In addition to meeting the CaRMS Fall Subspecialty Residency Match (FSRM) Basic Eligibility Criteria, all applicants must meet the Ontario Provincial Eligibility Criteria in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible for reviewing this criteria in full before applying.
Training level: Current Resident
Eligibility Details:
- Current residents who are enrolled in Royal College or ACGME accredited Internal Medicine programs who will be completing PGY3 training in Internal Medicine on or before December 31, 2027. PGY3 residents with completion dates between July 1 and December 31, 2027 must declare their completion date on the application form and request a late start.
- Residents who are planning to complete a “Chief Medical Resident (CMR)” year are eligible to apply in their PGY4 year provided:
- The PGY4 year is supported outside of the usual funding source (e.g. Provincial government funding). The year cannot be self-funded, and
- The Resident remains registered in an accredited Internal Medicine program for the full length of the Chief Medical Resident year.
The Fall Subspecialty Residency Match cannot be used for transfers or re-entry.
Additional Information for IMGs
- IMGs must be graduates of an acceptable medical school on the World Directory of Medical Schools list.
- A copy of medical school marks/transcripts and medical degree/diploma must be submitted. Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a translation.
- All IMGs are required to have their medical education documentation verified through physiciansapply.ca.
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC) examination data and documents are only accepted as transfers from physiciansapply.ca.
IMGs who are currently in a Canadian residency training program who are applying to subspecialty programs must satisfy all CPSO requirements for educational licensure, including relevant licensing examinations in effect at the time of application.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has updated the pathways to registration information. Please see the CPSO website for more information.
Language Proficiency
Proof of language proficiency examination is not required by the program, however, applicants must be able to communicate proficiently in the language of instruction and patient care of the matching school and training site. Applicants' written and verbal communication skills will be evaluated in both the file review and interview processes.
Return of Service
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) ONLY
The Ministry of Health requests all ROS agreements before July 1st of the year they were matched. All agreements should be returned to the Ministry prior to the start of residency training. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm eligibility with respect to ROS requirements of other provinces.
More information for IMG ROS can be found here: Return of Service.
If you have further questions, please contact the Ministry of Health at PPUProgramOfficer@ontario.ca.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FULFILL A ROS COMMITMENT IN ONTARIO IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING.
General Instructions
Program application language: English
Applications are only accepted through the CaRMS Fall Subspecialty Residency Match. All requested/supporting documents must accompany your application in order to be considered complete.
Supporting Documentation / Information
• Canadian Birth Certificate or Act of Birth
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada
• Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card (both sides of card)
• Proof of Protected Person / Convention Refugee Status
• Certificate of Indian Status / Aboriginal Status or Makivik Society Card
• Canadian Citizenship Card (both sides of card)
NOTE: The following MUST be accompanied by a Canadian Government Issued Photo ID:
- Canadian Birth Certificate or Act of Birth
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada
Certificate of Indian Status / Aboriginal Status or Makivik Society Card:
- Citizens of Indigenous nations where Treaties allow individuals to work and train across the USA-Canada border are eligible to undergo postgraduate medical training in Canada once their Indigenous citizenship is verified, even if they do not have Canadian citizenship. Of note, it may be necessary to obtain a work visa prior to starting postgraduate training.
All applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act at the time of application (with the exception of Citizens of Indigenous nations as outlined above).
All applicants must have their citizenship pre-verified or provide a document as proof of Canadian Citizenship Status.
Applications submitted without one of the acceptable forms of verification will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in the selection process. No other forms of verification are accepted.
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) examination data and documents are only accepted as transfers from physiciansapply.ca. Instructions on how to transfer documents from physiciansapply.ca to your CaRMS account can be found here.
Applicants are required to submit a total of 3 reference documents.
- One (1) Letter of Reference must be from your Internal Medicine Program Director.
- Two (2) Letters of Reference must be from faculty members with whom you have worked in a clinical setting.
Your referees should be in a position to comment on your clinical and/or research skills, knowledge, and interpersonal skills. They should be able to compare your performance to the expected standard at your level of training, or other residents with whom they have worked.
Letters of reference in excess of 3 will not be reviewed.
Applicants are required to submit a personal letter answering the following questions:
- How have your lived experiences contributed to your personal growth and desire to pursue a career in General Internal Medicine?
- Why did you choose to apply to the TMU General Internal Medicine program? How do you think the program will prepare you to reach your professional and academic goals? (please be specific)
A copy of medical school marks/transcripts must be submitted by all applicants. Please note that IMGs are required to have their documents verified through physiciansapply.ca.
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a translation.
If your transcript shows any academic failures or gaps in training, this should be addressed in your personal statement and titled as “Transcript Addendum”.
PhotoACCESS & COMPLETE ONLINE FORM HERE: TMU Regional Connection Attestation
We understand that a number of applicants to our residency programs will have a connection to the Brampton/Peel Region and surrounding communities region, and that many applicants will also have an interest in serving culturally diverse and medically underserved communities.
Building upon our strong foundation of social accountability, we have implemented a Regional Connection Attestation to help identify candidates who may have a connection to the region.
All applicants are asked to complete this attestation. The information provided in the attestation will be considered in our selection process and candidates will be awarded a Regional Connection Score.
Please note that a connection to the Brampton/Peel Region and surrounding communities is not required in order to apply. We look forward to welcoming a diverse cohort of students committed to serving communities such as these, both from the region and beyond.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental values at TMU and the School of Medicine. As the first medical school in Canada founded and intentionally built upon the foundations of social accountability, EDI, decolonization and Reconciliation. These principles have been intentionally infused throughout all facets of the TMU School of Medicine, including admissions.
We recognize that many groups face barriers not only in applying and being admitted to medical school, but also in matching into residency programs. With this in mind, and in keeping with TMU’s mission, vision and values, our PGME Office and residency programs are asking applicants to optionally complete the CaRMS Self-Identification Questionnaire and to assign the document with their application to our program.
This information will be used to support our goal of selecting a diverse group of candidates to interview and subsequently rank. Your information will also be used to produce aggregate data. Following the CaRMS Match, anonymized aggregate data from the CSIQ will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of our selection process in removing barriers and promoting inclusion, and to help us set EDI goals for future matches.
All members of the TMU PGME Office, program faculty and staff, file reviewers, interviewers, and program selection committees undergo mandatory unconscious bias and anti-racism training specifically geared to admissions and selection and must also sign a Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement. Additionally, to help ensure an equitable and accessible admissions and selection process, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates who may require them in the interview process.
Information on how this information will be accessed and protected by TMU:
Your information will remain confidential, but not anonymous. Only a few authorized individuals in PGME, including the Program Director and Program Administrator, will have access to individual responses from individual candidates. All personal information that is collected will be used, stored, and destroyed in accordance with TMU's Notice of Collection.
Your self-identification information will be stored and maintained by the individuals mentioned from the Postgraduate Medical Education Office and destroyed in alignment with TMU's records retention schedule and the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). No information that identifies an individual and their diversity self-identification data will be released or shared, except with the aforementioned who are required to have confidential access to the information to fulfill their responsibilities, or with the consent of the person from whom the information is collected.
If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact pgme@torontomu.ca.
IMGs must be graduates of an acceptable medical school on the World Directory of Medical Schools list.
A copy of medical school marks/transcripts and medical degree/diploma must be submitted. All IMGs are required to have their documents verified through physiciansapply.ca.
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a translation.
Review Process
Applications submitted after file review has opened on August 18, 2026
Supporting documents that arrive after file review has opened on August 18, 2026
Interviews
Dates:
- September 3, 2026
- September 8, 2026
- September 10, 2026
Aligned with Best Practices in Applications & Selection, TMU’s PGME Office is committed to providing an application and selection process that promotes diversity of the resident body, is free of inappropriate bias, and respects the obligation to provide for reasonable accommodations, where appropriate.
Details related to accommodations in the interview process, including the request form, will be sent to applicants who are invited for an interview. The School of Medicine has partnered with TMU’s Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) to assess candidates’ requests for accommodations and determine the appropriate accommodations required during the interview process.
All requests for accommodations and supporting medical documentation will remain strictly confidential with AAS. AAS will only inform the PGME Office and program of the accommodations needed for implementation purposes.
Applicants who anticipate requiring disability-based are requesting an accommodation in the interview process (should they advance to this stage of the selection process) will be required to provide a letter from a regulated health practitioner that:
- *is dated within the past five (5) years;
- clearly states the health practitioner’s professional credentials;
- confirms the presence of a disability;
- supports the need for accommodation;
- specifies the recommended accommodation(s);
- provides the date of diagnosis; and
- outlines the underlying functional impairment and restrictions.
*Documentation that is greater than 5 years old may be accepted if it is accompanied by a letter that confirms current functional impacts and provides continued rationale for the requested accommodations.
Selection Criteria
TMU’s School of Medicine is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, with a special focus on the primary care needs of diverse and underserved populations in Peel and surrounding communities. Our mission, in alignment with the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) office, is to provide community-engaged education, scholarship, and service. We aim to educate residents within safe and supportive environments, fostering the development of compassionate, respectful, and forward-thinking clinicians who will provide outstanding holistic care and lead in health system transformation.
We are dedicated to upholding our commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, as well as ensuring that we live up to our commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) via supporting Indigenous resurgence, reconciliation, and decolonization within the Canadian healthcare context.
Program goals
TMU’s newly established General Internal Medicine (GIM) residency program seeks to recruit and train well-rounded clinicians, scholars and leaders with a broad competency base. Residents in this program will refine their skills in providing high-quality care, learn to tailor care to diverse communities, and develop subspecialty-level expertise.
The GIM program will equip residents with the clinical skills and experience to manage complex cases in both acute care and hospital settings, as well as in ambulatory and outpatient settings. Working in large, busy community hospitals, residents will have direct access to experienced, dedicated clinical faculty who are passionate about training the next generation of physicians. They will learn to deliver holistic, inclusive care to patients from a wide variety of cultures, and to leverage the latest technology in their care delivery. Residents will also pursue specialized training within an area of GIM.
Selection process goals
The TMU School of Medicine Postgraduate Medical Education Office and General Internal Medicine Program are committed to selecting a diverse population of residents who will be exceptional physicians in their specialty, and who are committed to equity, inclusion, and fostering a welcoming environment within the healthcare setting. The program particularly values participation in education and leadership roles during training as well as a desire to be a future leader in medical education and community medicine. In addition, the program is committed to selecting residents with:
- Demonstrated competence in internal medicine and an interest in general internal medicine.
- An interest in improving internal medicine healthcare access and outcomes in Peel and surrounding communities.
- A connection to Peel Region and surrounding communities and/or an interest in practicing in culturally diverse communities.
- An interest in building the TMU School of Medicine and being an integral part of the success of a young residency program.
- Lived experiences that have contributed to their personal growth and desire to become a general internist.
- A broad range of personal, professional, and educational experiences that reflect a passion and commitment to community engagement, advocacy, and leadership, especially in the context of marginalized communities.
File review process
Review team composition : Each applicant file will be reviewed by two independent file reviewers utilizing a standardized rubric. Reviewers will include the Program Director, Clinical Faculty, and current residents of the Program’s Selection Committee.
All file reviewers will complete a Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement and will undergo unconscious bias and anti-racism training.
If a file reviewer recognizes a conflict of interest, reviewers will flag this with the program administrator and the file will be reassigned.
Average number of applications received by our program in the last five years : 0 - 50
Average percentage of applicants offered interviews : 76 - 100 %
| File component | Criteria |
|---|---|
| CV | A custom CV is not required. The relevant information in your CaRMS Application outlining your personal, professional, educational and extracurricular experiences will be evaluated. |
| Electives | A broad range of electives, including the discipline. |
| Examinations | IMG Applicants Only: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part I (MCCQE1) will be reviewed. |
| Extra-curricular | Will be evaluated, including interests both relevant and irrelevant to medicine. |
| Leadership skills | We value leadership qualities and will evaluate community engagement, advocacy and leadership roles and experiences, especially in the context of marginalized communities. Participation in education and leadership roles during training is an asset. |
| MSPRs | We do not evaluate this file component. |
| Personal letters | Will be evaluated to understand lived experiences, experiences with diversity, inequity, and/or marginalization, and to gauge interest in, and suitability for, the program. |
| Reference documents | A total of 3 reference documents are required and will be evaluated to assess competency, suitability, professionalism, and any areas of concern. |
| Research/Publications | Assessed within extra-curricular experience. |
| Transcripts | Will be reviewed. If your transcript shows any academic failures or gaps in training, this should be addressed in your personal statement and titled as “Transcript Addendum”. |
| Other file component(s) |
Communication Skills Applicants must be able to communicate proficiently in the English language. Written communication skills will be assessed in any written submissions (e.g. personal letter), and any comments/feedback in reference documents pertaining to the candidate’s ability to communicate effectively will also be taken into consideration. Regional Connection Attestation Applicants are asked to complete a Regional Connection Attestation to detail any connections that they may have to the Brampton/Peel Region and surrounding communities. The information provided in the attestation will be considered in our selection process. CaRMS Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional) Applicants are asked to complete the CaRMS Self-Identification Questionnaire. This information will be used to support our goal of selecting a diverse group of candidates. |
Interview process
Interview format :
We may accommodate requests to re-schedule interviews for applicants due to weather, technology failure, or unforeseen circumstances.
| Interview components | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Collaboration skills | Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, especially within interdisciplinary team settings. |
| Collegiality | Self-aware/intentional, inclusive, respectful and collegial. Values the contributions of others, and the importance of the different roles of team members. |
| Communication skills | Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills in the interview and can clearly and concisely articulate one’s thoughts. |
| Health advocacy | Ability to reflect on the importance of patient health advocacy and draw from experiences. |
| Interest in the discipline | Highly motivated, demonstrates a genuine passion for General Internal Medicine, and has well developed goals/future career aspirations. |
| Interest in the program | Knowledgeable about the program and TMU School of Medicine, connects with our mission, vision, and values, and is interested in being a part of a young residency program. |
| Leadership skills | Demonstrates the desire and skills to become future leaders in medical education & community medicine. |
| Professionalism | Conducts oneself in a professional manner in all interactions with those involved in the admissions/selection process. |
| Scholarly activities | This component will not be evaluated in the interview. |
| Other interview component(s) | Experiences with diversity, inequity, and/or marginalization |
Information gathered outside of CaRMS application
Specifically, we may consider:Ranking process
The behavior(s) exhibited below during the interview process may prevent an applicant from being ranked by our program :Program Highlights
The program offers an accredited two-year subspecialty training program, which is flexible to allow training in either an academic or clinical stream. We offer a unique Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Non-clinical (LEARN Time) program that will allow residents who are meeting or exceeding the standards of their program to access protected time that they may direct toward opportunities for experiential learning activities. This time will allow you to tailor your learning experience and launch your future career.
- It is anticipated that many residents will leverage this time to participate in work worthy of publication and scholarly work. While this program will be overseen by the Program’s Competence Subcommittee, central support for some elements of the LEARN Time program will also be provided. In particular, annual LEARN Time events will connect residents with individuals working in other areas of TMU, Peel, and surrounding committees. This will allow for some ‘scholarly matchmaking’ to happen outside of the Program to connect residents with a broader array of scholarly opportunities.
- Residents may also use LEARN time to engage in other leadership and advocacy work, such as with the Ontario Medical Association, Professional Association of Residents of Ontario, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ontario College of Family Physicians, etc.), allowing residents to engage with formal leadership and other opportunities early on in their careers. Residents may also choose to engage in formal teaching and mentorship of TMU School of Medicine undergraduate medical students. They will be provided a formal curriculum as well as informal mentorship opportunities for developing teaching skills.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum that will rely heavily on resident feedback for its refinement, we also offer Simulation and Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training curricula. We will also collaborate with other universities to run Academic Half-Days for residents that will be tailored based on their needs and feedback.
Program Curriculum
This residency program is for 2 years.
Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
The GIM program will provide residents with a wealth of learning opportunities in a wide variety of settings, including the emergency department, pre-operative clinics, longitudinal clinics, urgent medical clinics, hospital wards and community clinics. Residents will learn to provide comprehensive, culturally competent care to diverse patient populations with both acute and chronic conditions. They will also learn to use technology, such as point-of-care ultrasound, to deliver the best possible care.
Electives will be made available throughout the program to support residents' exploration of their career aspirations and help them acquire the skills they will need to customize their practices.
Sample Rotation Schedule
A sample rotation schedule is provided below. Each resident will receive a personalized rotation schedule.
Longitudinal Experiences (that occur throughout the program):
- GIM Clinic (1 half day/week)
- Point of Care Ultrasound Training
Transition to Discipline:
- 4 Weeks: ER Consults
- 4 Weeks: Hospitalist
Foundations:
- 4 Weeks: GIM Inpatient Consults
- 4 Weeks: ER Consults
- 4 Weeks: GIM Clinic
Core:
- 4 Weeks: Pre-operative (Pre-Op) Medicine
- 4 Weeks: Obstetrical Medicine
- 4 Weeks: Cardiac and Respiratory Diagnostics
- 4 Weeks: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 4 Weeks: Hospitalist
- 4 Weeks: ER Consults
- 4 Weeks: GIM Clinic
- 4 Weeks: Community-Based GIM
- 36 Weeks: Elective
- 4 Weeks: Research/QI
Transition to Practice:
- 4 Weeks: Junior Attending - Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU)
- 4 Weeks: ER Consults
- 4 Weeks: GIM Inpatient Consults
PGME Foundational Curriculum
The PGME Foundational Curriculum has been designed to address competencies that are not always fostered within the clinical learning environment with a consistent approach across PGME programs.
Foundations Course
- Introduction Module
- Professionalism and Code of Conduct Module
- Foundational Module
Communication Course
- Team Based Care Module
- Conflict Resolution/Critical Conversations Module
- Patient and Family Centred Care Module
Leadership Course
- Introduction Module
- Wellness and Resiliency Module
- Ethics/Choosing Wisely Module
- Fatigue Risk Management Module
Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Course
- Introduction Module
- Continuous Quality Improvement Module
- Patient Safety Module
Research and Critical Appraisal Course
- Research Basics Module
- Health Literacy Module
- Critical Appraisal Module
- Elective module on Proposed Research Methodology
Teaching Course
- Resident as Teacher Module
- Presentations Module
- Large and Small Group Presentation Module
- Bedside Teaching Module
- Virtual Delivery of Education Module
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, & Reconciliation/Decolonization/Indigenous Resurgence (EDIA-RDIR) and Anti-Racism Course
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Module
- Black Health Module
- Indigenous Health Module
- Accessibility Module
- Sexual and Gender Minorities Module
- Poverty Health Module
Training Sites
The TMU School of Medicine currently has clinical partnerships with multiple training sites including but not limited to:
- William Osler Health System
- Trillium Health Partners
- Headwaters Health Care Centre
- Halton Healthcare
- Peel Region
- ErinoakKids
- Michael Garron Hospital
Residency training will leverage a distributed model which may include training at any of these sites for learning in environments, which include community and clinical settings, urban and rural environments, and inpatient and outpatient settings. While the majority of resident training will be focused in Peel and surrounding communities, additional learning experiences may take place at other training sites within Canada through Inter-University Affiliation Agreements. These agreements are subject to change and result in training at sites other than those that are listed above.
Travel to various locations will be required. Access to a personal vehicle will be beneficial, though anyone with access to a reliable means of transportation is encouraged to consider this program.
Additional Information
NOTE: At present, the School of Medicine campus in Brampton is NOT open to the public. As such, drop-ins and individual campus tours are not available.
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