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Annapolis Valley - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityAnnapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
Nova Scotian IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Dalhousie Family Medicine Annapolis Valley program offers a unique, longitudinal training experience focused on comprehensive family medicine. Residents work primarily with family physicians in a variety of settings, developing strong clinical skills and patient relationships through an integrated, competency-based curriculum.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30128
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Nova Scotian IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing continuous learning, patient-centered care, and progressive independence through longitudinal experiences and mentorship.

Training Setting

Rural and community-based training sites in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia, including family medicine clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency departments.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community-Based Care
Longitudinal Patient Care
Special Features
  • Triple C competency-based curriculum
  • Longitudinal experiential learning format
  • One-to-one mentorship with primary preceptors
  • Integrated learning across multiple clinical settings
  • Patient panel responsibility
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
Program Strengths
  • Innovative longitudinal training model
  • Strong focus on rural and community medicine
  • High-quality mentorship
  • Comprehensive clinical experience
  • Emphasis on continuity of care
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Diverse age groups
Patients across multiple clinical settings
Comprehensive patient panels
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time and support from faculty.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Valley Regional Hospital
  • Annapolis Community Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Rural community clinics
Community hospitals
Family medicine practices
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 23, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • November 13, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Reference letters
  • Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$75,527

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family MedicineLongitudinalVarious Annapolis Valley sites
Emergency MedicineLongitudinalLocal hospitals
Internal MedicineLongitudinalLocal hospitals
General SurgeryLongitudinalLocal hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Family MedicineLongitudinalVarious Annapolis Valley sites
PediatricsLongitudinalLocal hospitals
PsychiatryLongitudinalLocal hospitals
Palliative MedicineLongitudinalLocal hospitals
Electives10 weeksFlexible
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.