Sault Ste. Marie Named New Home Site for Pediatric Residents
July 7, 2026
For the first time, Sault Ste. Marie will serve as a home site for Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM U) pediatric residents—strengthening local pediatric services and expanding training opportunities for future physicians in Northern Ontario.
On March 3, 2026, residency match day, two first‑year pediatric residents matched to Sault Ste. Marie. The residents began their training this month and will support the care of infants, children, and adolescents across the community. Their clinical learning will take place at both GHC’s pediatric department and Sault Area Hospital, where they will work under the supervision of the local team of pediatric specialists.
“This is a tremendous achievement for our community and an investment in the future of pediatric care in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, Consulting Pediatrician at GHC and Chief of Pediatric & Neonatal Services at SAH. “We have long been committed to training future physicians, and adding Pediatrics to the list of specialties that can be pursued primarily in Sault Ste. Marie is a proud milestone.”
While the community has long welcomed pediatric residents for individual rotations, 2026 marks the first year that incoming first‑year pediatric residents have been matched to Sault Ste. Marie as their primary training site. Previously, first‑year residents were matched exclusively to Sudbury or Thunder Bay.
“This milestone reflects the dedication of our clinicians, who are committed to teaching, mentorship, and delivering high-quality care. Welcoming first-year pediatric residents to Sault Ste. Marie is an important step in supporting long-term recruitment and improving access to care for families,” said Lil Silvano, GHC President & CEO.
Sault Ste. Marie already hosts a well‑established Family Medicine Residency Program and recently expanded its role in training residents in Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine. The addition of Pediatrics as a full-time residency site further enhances the community’s position as an important centre for medical education in Northern Ontario.