Empowering Rural Physicians. Elevating Emergency Care.
The SEME program is a fully funded, three-month clinical immersion that enhances emergency medicine skills for family physicians in Ontario’s rural and smaller communities. Focused on practical, hands-on learning, it builds confidence in managing acute resuscitations, high-risk procedures, and complex cases. Learners train in high-acuity settings alongside experienced faculty dedicated to mentorship and real-world readiness. To date, 233 physicians have completed the SEME program, enhancing emergency care in rural Ontario.
Stronger Stipends, Stronger Training
What’s New for 2025
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Stipends Increased to **$12,000/Month**
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More Spots Available Than Ever Before
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New Site Launch: SEME **Barrie**
High-volume, hands-on learning in a dynamic community setting.
Our Program
Video: About SEME
Three Sites. One vision.
With three training sites across Ontario—Toronto, Thunder Bay, and Barrie—the SEME program offers increased flexibility while maintaining a unified vision: delivering high-quality emergency medicine education for rural family physicians. Whether selecting a site closer to home or one that aligns best with individual learning goals, all locations provide a consistent, academically rigorous experience supported by practical, hands-on training and dedicated faculty. Regardless of the site, graduates emerge with the skills, confidence, and preparation to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
The SEME program is the proud recipient of the 2022 College of Family Physicians of Canada Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Award!
Accepting applications now!
​Toronto + Barrie: ​​
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Fall 2025 Cohort:
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Sept 17 - Dec 14, 2025
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​Application deadline: May 1, 2025
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Interviews May 19 & 20, 2025
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Winter 2026 Cohort:
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​Jan 7 - Apr 5, 2026​​
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Application deadline: TBD
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​Thunder Bay:
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November 2025 in Thunder Bay
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Flexibility for clinical rotations from Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 (with option for them to be non-consecutive)
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Application deadline: May 1, 2025
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Interviews May 19 & 20, 2025
Click below for the electronic application form.
SEME Success Stories
"The SEME program is one of the best career decisions that I have made. The opportunity to attend weekly, high quality academic sessions taught by seasoned experts, participate in regular simulations, and do clinical rotations with leaders in emergency medicine made this an invaluable experience for me."
Dr. Heather Laakso
"Not only did I learn from a high volume of cases during the program, but I was able to compare how rural and urban practices are different and ensure my patients are receiving a high quality standard of care in Northwestern Ontario. The weekly didactic sessions were fantastic, hands-on, and some of the best small group learning I have done since residency."
Dr. Lucy Manchester
"I’ve always wanted to practice broad scope family medicine, but even after completing my rural family medicine residency, I did not feel completely prepared to cover emergency room shifts independently. The SEME Program was the perfect opportunity for me to develop the acute care skills required for emergency medicine with the understanding that I also want to practice family medicine."
Dr. Eli Bator
Contact Us
SEME: Supplemental Emergency Medicine Experience
600 University Ave, Office 2B-213, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5
Tel #: 416-586-5058 Fax #: 416-586-4719
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