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Calgary - Family Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
65 Positions
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The University of Calgary Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on the Triple-C competency-based curriculum. The program emphasizes continuity of care, comprehensive patient management, and developing outstanding family physicians who can provide care across diverse settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29922
Quota
65 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on learning the right skills from the right people in the right place at the right time, with an emphasis on continuous learning and patient-centered care.

Training Setting

Urban and rural training sites across Calgary and Southern Alberta, including 11 Family Medicine Home Clinics representing diverse patient populations and community settings.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Patient-Centered Care
Rural Medicine
Community Health
Indigenous Health
Special Features
  • Triple-C competency-based curriculum
  • FM Core Block in first month of residency
  • Weekly academic half days
  • Patient-Centered Care Labs
  • Electronic assessment platform (FMeCAP)
  • Resident leadership opportunities
  • Wellness Curriculum
  • Quality Improvement project in second year
  • Scholarship Day
  • Continuity Call Back Clinics
Program Strengths
  • Accredited program with positive recent review
  • Comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings
  • Strong resident wellness and support
  • Flexible elective opportunities
  • Leading resident assessment program
  • Emphasis on longitudinal patient care
Patient Populations
Inner city patients
Ethnically diverse populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Elderly patients
Rural community patients
Indigenous patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a Quality Improvement project in the second year, with dedicated learning modules and Scholarship Day for presenting projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
  • Various Family Medicine Home Clinics
  • Rural teaching sites in Southern Alberta
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community clinics
Rural health centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Anesthesia
Sports Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of Elderly
Addictions Medicine
Maternal and Newborn Care
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health Equity
Chronic Pain
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC (Situational Judgement Test)
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Curriculum Vitae
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$65,232

PGY-2

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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

FM Core Block • 4 weeksHome Clinics
Family Medicine • 5 blocksHome Clinics
Obstetrics/Low Risk • 1 blockVarious
Internal Medicine • 1 blockVarious
Pediatrics • 1 blockVarious
Psych Emergency Medicine • 1 blockVarious
Adult Emergency Medicine • 1 blockVarious
Electives • 1 blockFlexible

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine • 4 blocksHome Clinics
Rural Family Medicine • 2 blocksSouthern Alberta
Hospitalist • 1 blockVarious
Care of the Elderly • 1 blockVarious
Musculoskeletal • 2 weeksVarious
Low Risk Obstetrics Call • 2 weeksVarious
Palliative Care • 1 blockVarious
Pediatric Emergency • 1 blockVarious
Electives • 2 blocksFlexible
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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.