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Calgary - Emergency Medicine
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- Foothills Hospital
- Alberta Children's Hospital
- Peter Lougheed Centre
- Rockyview Hospital
- South Health Campus
Interview Dates
- February 6, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Direct observation
- Daily shift evaluations
- National in-training exam
- Quarterly written and oral exams
- Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Alberta provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$58,934
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$81,584
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 4 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.