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Calgary - Family Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
12 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. Designed to graduate outstanding Family Physicians, the program provides longitudinal learning, diverse clinical experiences, and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care across various medical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29887
Quota
12 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on continuity of care, learning in the right place with the right people at the right time, and developing comprehensive family physicians who can practice across multiple care settings.

Training Setting

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

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Patient-Centered Care
Rural Medicine
Community Health
Indigenous Health
Longitudinal Patient Care
Special Features
  • Triple-C competency-based curriculum
  • Home Clinic educational model
  • Weekly academic half-days
  • Patient-Centered Care Labs
  • Electronic resident assessment platform (FMeCAP)
  • Resident leadership opportunities
  • Wellness Curriculum
  • Quality Improvement project in second year
  • Enhanced Skills Programs available
Program Strengths
  • Accredited Family Medicine program
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Strong resident wellness support
  • Innovative curriculum design
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Resident-centered learning approach
Patient Populations
Inner city patients
Ethnically diverse communities
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Elderly patients
Rural populations
Indigenous communities
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a Quality Improvement project in the second year and have opportunities for scholarly activities and research engagement.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
  • Various FM Home Clinics in Calgary
  • Rural sites in Southern Alberta
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community clinics
Rural health centers
Urban teaching sites
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

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I
  • FMProC
  • NAC examination
  • Structured reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Medical school transcript
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 Clinic
Family Medicine Blocks • 5 blocksHome Clinic
Obstetrics/Low Risk • 1 blockHospital
Internal Medicine • 1 blockHospital
Psych Emergency Medicine • 1 blockHospital
Adult Emergency Medicine • 1 blockHospital
Pediatrics • 1 blockHospital
Electives • 1 blockVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine Blocks • 4 blocksHome Clinic
Rural Family Medicine • 2 blocksRural sites
Hospitalist • 1 blockHospital
Care of the Elderly • 1 blockVarious settings
Musculoskeletal • 2 weeksClinic
Low Risk Obstetrics Call • 2 weeksHospital
Palliative Care • 1 blockVarious settings
Pediatric Emergency • 1 blockHospital
Electives • 2 blocksVarious
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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.