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Calgary - Emergency Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Emergency Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The University of Calgary Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing high-quality emergency medicine practitioners. The program emphasizes supportive clinical training, personal excellence, and a holistic approach to medical education across multiple training sites in Calgary.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29423
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 23, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education using the Competency by Design framework, focusing on formative assessments, targeted learning outcomes, and frequent feedback within the clinical workplace.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban hospitals in Calgary, including Foothills Hospital, Alberta Children's Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview Hospital, and South Health Campus, providing diverse clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Pre-hospital Medicine
Toxicology
Acute Stroke Care
Sports Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency by Design (CBD) framework
  • Longitudinal Preceptor program
  • Research Methodology block
  • Emergency ultrasound certification
  • Simulation experiences
  • Equity, Diversity and Advocacy curriculum
  • Resident Peer Support Team
  • Annual conference travel fund
  • Protected academic full-day every Thursday
Program Strengths
  • Large faculty of Royal College certified Emergency Physicians
  • Extensive educational resources
  • High Royal College examination success rate
  • Strong resident wellness support
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Flexible senior year scheduling
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Adult emergency patients
Critical care patients
Stroke patients
Diverse socioeconomic and racial populations
Research Opportunities

Formal training in critical appraisal, biostatistics, and evidence-based medicine. Residents develop a scholarly project with faculty support and present research at Emergency Medicine Research Day and national/international meetings.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Hospital
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview Hospital
  • South Health Campus
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care centers
Level I Trauma Centre
Community hospitals
Pediatric referral centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Area of Concentrated Expertise
Ultrasound certification
Simulation facilitation training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 6, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Direct observation
  • Daily shift evaluations
  • National in-training exam
  • Quarterly written and oral exams
  • Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

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

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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.