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Calgary - Internal Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Internal Medicine
CMG Stream
30 Positions
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The University of Calgary's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 3-year training experience focused on competency-based medical education. The program emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and excellence, providing residents with diverse clinical experiences across multiple hospital sites in Calgary.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30319
Quota
30 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and milestones, focusing on progressive learning, frequent formative assessments, and empowering learners to engage in their educational process.

Training Setting

Training occurs across four major urban hospitals in Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and South Health Campus, providing diverse clinical experiences in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Medicine
Competency-Based Medical Education
Patient-Centered Care
Medical Education
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Simulation-based training
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program
  • Mentorship program
  • Academic Half-Day with protected learning time
  • Conference funding ($500/year per resident)
  • Resident Research Day
  • Resident Retreat
  • Wellness events
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites
  • Strong faculty support
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Advanced simulation and procedural training
  • Flexible and supportive learning environment
  • Robust research opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult medical patients
Patients across multiple hospital settings
Diverse urban and community populations
Complex medical cases
Patients requiring subspecialty care
Research Opportunities

Excellent research opportunities in the Department and Faculty of Medicine, with financial support for conference attendance and scholarly activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Procedural skills
Simulation training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Monday January 12, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 9, 2026
  • January 12, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Letters of reference
  • Interview performance
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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Medical Teaching Units • 6 blocksMultiple hospitals
Coronary Care Medicine • 1 block
Geriatrics • 1 block
Nephrology • 1 block
Subspecialty Rotations • Remaining blocksVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Senior Medical Resident Rotations • 6 rotations
Subspecialty Rotations
Critical Care
Coronary Care
Electives • Max 3 over core years
Research Electives • Max 3 over core years
Community GIM Rotation • 1 rotationGrande Prairie, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Rockyview General Hospital

PGY-3 Rotations

Senior Medical Resident Rotations • 6 rotations
Subspecialty Rotations
Critical Care
Coronary Care
Electives • Max 3 over core years
Research Electives • Max 3 over core years
Community GIM Rotation • 1 rotationGrande Prairie, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Rockyview General Hospital
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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.