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Calgary - Internal Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Internal Medicine
IMG Stream
7 Positions
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The University of Calgary's Core Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 3-year training experience focused on competency-based medical education. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and resident wellness, providing trainees with diverse clinical experiences across multiple hospital sites in Calgary.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29539
Quota
7 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 24, 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 Competence by Design (CBD), focusing on entrustable professional activities (EPAs), frequent formative assessments, and learner engagement in their educational process.

Training Setting

Training occurs across four major Calgary hospitals: Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and South Health Campus, offering diverse urban medical experiences.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Medicine
Competency-Based Medical Education
Procedural Skills
Ultrasound Training
Simulation-Based Learning
Special Features
  • RCPSC accredited Simulation Program
  • Strong ultrasound (POCUS) training
  • Well-established mentorship program
  • Quarterly mentorship group meetings
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Academic Half-Day with hybrid learning model
  • Conference funding ($500/year per resident)
  • Resident wellness events
  • Research opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites
  • Strong faculty support
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Innovative educational approach
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Flexible rotation scheduling
Patient Populations
Adult medical patients
Tertiary care patients
Community hospital patients
Diverse urban population
Research Opportunities

Excellent research opportunities in the Department of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, with additional funding available for conference presentations.

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
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Urban medical training sites
Enhanced Skills Training
Ultrasound certification
Procedural skills training
Simulation training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Monday January 12, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 9, 2026
  • January 12, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • MCCQE Part I score
  • NAC examination
  • Interview performance
  • Collaboration skills assessment
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 Calgary hospitals
Coronary Care Medicine • 1 block
Geriatrics • 1 block
Nephrology • 1 block
Subspecialty Rotations • 4 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Senior Medical Resident Rotations • 6 rotations
Subspecialty Rotations
Critical Care
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
Electives • max 3 over core years
Research Electives • max 3 over core years
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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.